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Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

based on 140 ratings

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This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Et See

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love Really Gives

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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One of the Christmas lessons must be GIVING!

REAL LOVE REALLY GIVES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am thinking about giving! What is giving and what does giving show? What does not giving show? TEXT: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that HE gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of Tears

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 8,149 views

Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 12,075 views

Learn to give in ways that bring joy to others and to yourself

This is the fourth message in our series on experiencing joy. By now you know that joy is a matter of spirit and not circumstance. Furthermore, joy comes by obedience to God’s Spirit and His word and not by accident. When we discipline our thoughts, actions and relationships according to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002

based on 157 ratings

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Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek, Listen, Understand, Follow

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 20, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 2,373 views

Merely knowing about the truth does not save, you must"know" the truth to be set free.

John 1:1-10, "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemas, a ruler of the Jews: 2)The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3)Jesus answered and said unto ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift We Owe

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Dec 28, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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Explaination of the process of baptism and rebirth to new converts.

Little Rock Baptist Church August 18, 2002 Baptism Service- Ella Harris, Myles Davis, Derrick Davis Scripture: John 3:1-3 You must be born again! As Pastor of this great church, my first opportunity to pastor I might add, I often pray that God will bless us with new members. And I also pray ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

3 Questions That Need Answered

Contributed by Steven Cook on Dec 29, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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This sermon is geared at presenting a clear, concise presentation of the Gospel to the lost.

“3 Important Questions” John 3:1-3; 14-18 I. Introduction A. Read John 3:1-3; 14-18 B. Notice vs. 17 – “3 World’s of John 3:17”: (also found in John 1-2; and 1 John Ch. 1) 1. World that WAS 2. World that IS 3. World that is TO COME C. The problem today is same as then – MOST love the wrong ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Pitch

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Jan 1, 2003

based on 12 ratings

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I am not a salesman trying to sell you a new way of life. I am a spokesman telling you the truth about the life available to you.

(NKJV) Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." I do not write sermons nor do I preach sermons under the pretext of being a salesman trying to sell you a better way of life. That would lessen the quality of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Rendezvous....or Is It A Relationship?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

based on 80 ratings

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MANY DON’T WANT TO TRY JESUS. JESUS WAS SAYING TO NICODEMUS, WHY DON’T YOU COME OUT OF THE DARK INTO THE MARVELOUS LIGHT. I DON’T WANT RENDEZVOUS,..I WANT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU!

JUST A RENDEZVOUS….. OR A RELATIONSHIP? JOHN 3:1-5 PRAYER: HEAVENLY FATHER, WE PRAY THAT YOU ALLOW YOUR PRESENCE TO BE MADE MANIFEST IN THIS PLACE. LET YOUR HOLY SPIRIT FILL THIS PLACE THAT WE MAY WORSHIP YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. YOU ARE OUR STRENGTH, YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 7,776 views

As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

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