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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Zechariah And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2022
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    Luke 1:5-25 shows us God’s promise of a son to a childless couple.

    Introduction A few weeks ago, my wife and I had an annual Christmas dinner with the Tampa Bay area PCA pastors and their wives. It was a lovely time with about a dozen couples. At one point during the evening, one of the pastors asked me, “What are you preaching for Advent?” I said that for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praise Be To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022
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    In this message we will look at the second song on God's Christmas playlist (Zachariah's Song) by diving deep into both the writer and the song.

    Praise Be To The Lord Christmas Playlist Dismiss Grove KIDZ NOW – for the month of December we are in this series of conversations that we are calling, ‘Christmas Playlist’ BECAUSE - as we saw last week songs have been a part of Christmas from the very beginning. YES – joyfully singing is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Believe The Word Of God, Or Not? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2022
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    What were they thinking and how did they feel about the divine interventions they and their wives were experiencing?

    Pre-Christmas Novena: December 19 Our antiphon for Evening Prayer and the Gospel Introduction is "O Flower of Jesse's stem, you have been raised up a sign for all peoples; kings are silent in your presence; nations bow down in worship. O Come, let nothing prevent you from aiding us." ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do You Believe, Theophilus? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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    Luke taught Theophilus what had been delivered unto him by eyewitnesses concerning Jesus. This teaching included not only the life of Jesus, but it included Old Testament prophecy and theological and spiritual lessons too.

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Do You Believe, Theophilus?” When we take the time to read Luke chapter 1, verses 1-4, we learn how the gospel of Luke was written to instill a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in a person by the name of Theophilus, who was actually a student of Luke (v. 4); ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Silence Is Broken Christmas 2018

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 22, 2019
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    The silence of God being broken

    Christmas 2018 Part 1 “The silence is broken” How many of you have ever been in a place where there is complete silence? Sometimes that sounds like a fulfilled dream Until it actually happens Silence so thick that you can hear your own heart beat Nothing else The type of silence that I speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    John the Baptist was a unique and powerful figure in biblical history. His life of devotion, humility, and boldness in preaching repentance made him a significant forerunner of Christ.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST – THE FORERUNNER OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:1-6 "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Supporting Texts: Mark 1:1-8, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Elizabeth – Mother Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Elizabeth was a woman of faith, patience, and obedience. Despite years of barrenness, she remained righteous before God and was eventually rewarded with a son, John the Baptist.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ELIZABETH – MOTHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless." (Luke 1:6) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Great Mercy: Elizabeth's Story

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
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    Elizabeth’s story is a testimony that God never forgets His own. His mercy may delay, but it will never be denied.

    GREAT MERCY: ELIZABETH'S STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:10-14, Psalm 136:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION The story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is a powerful testimony of God's great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Zechariah Vs Mary: Response To Gabriel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2024
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    Imagine Mary & Zechariah COMPARING NOTES about their encounters with Gabriel. Mary & Elizabeth TALKED about God, were FILLED with the Holy Spirit, and PROPHESIED; Zechariah was not. Unbelief has embarrassing consequences!

    ZECHARIAH VS MARY: RESPONSE TO GABRIEL Luke 1:13-67 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: One Liners 1. If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. 2. Happy is the person who can laugh at himself. He will never be short on entertainment. 3. Some call it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Elderly Joseph On His Death Bed Writes A Letter For Jesus To Read After He Is Gone. Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 28, 2024
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     | 1,130 views

    A sermon that is more than just a story - but designed to get us thinking about who Jesus is. Inspired by the novel Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

    This sermon was preached first at St Nicholas Church Perivale on 29 December 2024- using the Church Worship's 1st Sunday of Christmas Year C, but could also fit with the Catholic tradition of cleebrating that Sunday as "The Holy Family" or with Holy Innocents or St Joseph's day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Using Your Top Three

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2024
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    Our “why” will be Biblical, related to your vocation and, within that, your specific top three charisms.

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, now dedicated each year to promoting a love and knowledge of Scripture, it’s like our new annual “Bible Sunday” for Catholics. We hear in the three-year cycle of Sunday Mass readings, plus the two-year cycle of daily Mass readings: 13.5 percent of the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What God Did Not Reveal

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
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    This message is about being obedient to God even when we only have part of message. When God calls us to do something He does not tell us everything at once, but what we need in that moment.

    What God Did Not Reveal Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “What God Did Not Reveal.” This message looks at the story surrounding the birth of Christ and the faith those involved had to walk in based on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Prayers

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 518 views

    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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    Initiating The Turn-9(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2024
     | 278 views

    9 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’-IX—Luke 1:22(:5-25) Attention: I discovered just a couple of years ago that ‘fresh’ Medjool dates were delicious. Until that time of discovery, I didn’t really appreciate the taste of dates, because the only dates I had ever had were dried. Now, for my morning breakfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist