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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A Christmas Message – The Men Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 22, 2022
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    It is most revealing to study the men of the Incarnation for some wonderful thoughts emerge. This Christmas message looks at a subject not often covered - the men. God bless all who read this, you and your families, for this Christmas and always.

    A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – THE MEN OF THE INCARNATION ===================================== An explanation – I highlighted a number of words and phrases in the biblical text in red, but because the layout here can’t use formatting, I have placed those in capitals. I hope you don’t mind. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Forerunner!

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022
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    Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

    “Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022
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    The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

    “In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Initiating The Turn-7(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2023
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    7 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-VII—Luke 1:18-20(:5-25) Attention: The other day when the weather got cooler, we intended to make ‘Shepherd Pie.’ For us it’s a great ‘comfort’ food. Our version of ‘Shepherd Pie’ has ground beef, mashed potatoes, peas, lima beans, corn, onions, & cheese. •We collected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Initiating The Turn-8(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2023
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    8 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-VIII—Luke 1:21(:5-25) Attention: Suppose you have invited your family, friends, & neighbors over to your house, to celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner, because you are truly grateful to the Lord for all He supplies. Those who are invited are all anticipating a heartwarming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, The Birth Of John The Baptist. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 7, 2023
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    Luke's eye witness account of John the Baptist's birth is a wonderful account, Isaiah 40 fore told and now made real.

    The words that follow from Isaiah 40 are a kind of celebration of faith in that Isaiah was proclaiming a time of comfort for the people of Israel. Isaiah forecast a messenger who would make a way for the Messiah. Isaiah 40:1-5 & 9-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Characters Of Christmas - Angels Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2023
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    A brief examination of angels, especially as they apply to Christmas

    Characters of Christmas 2 Angels - Read Luke 1:1-38 Last week we began a series called, Characters of Christmas, and we looked at Elizabeth and Zechariah, the parents of John the Baptist and relatives of Jesus’ mother Mary. This morning I would like us to examine a second group of figures that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit & Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2023
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    At Christmas, we think about the shepherds, the Magi, the trip of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, and the murderous plots of King Herod, but we overlook all HE, the Holy Spirit, does.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT & CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggies moved to a northern Canadian island. At Christmas they boarded a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. 2. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Silence Is Golden

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 12, 2023
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    Christmas 2023

    SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) The gospel of Luke opened with a dark cloud, a deep sigh, and a mood of resignation, the drama increased by the absence of recorded prophetic utterances for about 400 years between the Old and New Testament. God’s presence, power and purpose, however, were evident ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023
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    Mary

    GRACE (LUKE 1:26-38) The birth of Jesus is often associated with words such as joy, peace, worship, praise and goodwill, but the first good news to Mary is that of grace (v 28, charitoo), including the angel’s imperative “greetings”(chairo). What is grace? Why is grace a strength and not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Forerunner

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 2, 2024
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    Who was John the Baptist? He was the forerunner of Jesus. This sermon related that to our lives.

    The Forerunner Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    Measure Of True Greatness

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 29, 2024
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    JOHN THE BAPTIST'S important CALLING was to turn the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

    Here in these verses the birth of JOHN THE BAPTIST was foretold by an angel to his father Zechariah. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S important CALLING was to turn the children of Israel to the Lord their God. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CALLING I. IT WAS A DIFFICULT CALLING He was called during the time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Beginning Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on May 22, 2025
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    The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

    Introduction Luke, a Greek doctor from Antioch in Syria, was neither an apostle nor a disciple of Jesus. However, Luke met Paul and his group in Troas during his second missionary journey, heard the gospel, and came to believe in Jesus Christ. By believing in Jesus Christ, he was freed from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Prayers

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
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    Places of Prayer, or implied prayer

    Background to passages: places of prayer or implied prayer Luke 1:8–20 ESV Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 9 - Learn To Speak Right Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2024
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    Do we wait for God’s timing or do we rush ahead of God? What happens when we speak words of doubt and disbelief instead of faith and trust in God? If we can learn to speak right and stay silent when we have to we will be blessed and avoid many pitfalls.

    We read in Genesis 17:5, Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, because I am making you the ancestor of many nations. (GNB) When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him, and in this exclusive conversation, God told Abram that he would no longer be called Abram but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other