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  • James May avatar

    Preparing For Jesus' Coming

    Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,416 views

    Jesus is Coming again. We need to be a voice crying in the wilderness because this time He isn’t coming as a baby in a manger but as the King of Kings to bring judgment and deliverance!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Liz, Zach, And A Baby Named John

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    In a wonderful story of the Christmas season, we learn how God is present in and through out deepest disappointments.

    Liz, Zach, and a baby named John December 7, 2002 Let us, today, look at a story that speaks to all of us. It’s a story of great promise in this season of anticipating Christ. It’s a story of encouragement and hope for us all. Luke 1. 5- 7- we have a childless couple. I want you to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The God Of The Impossible

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,052 views

    Nothing is impossible for God, and sometimes He asks us to do the impossible

    Luke 1 December 15, 2002 Nothing is impossible with God. – Luke 1:37 Back, at least 8 years ago Mitchell’s (the Christian bookstore) had a huge sale. They called it their garage sale. They brought out all the damaged books, the books that had been gathering dust in their warehouse, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Gospel Of Christmas

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 307 ratings
     | 20,775 views

    Seven reasons that the gospel is good news.

    The Gospel of Christmas Luke 2:1-14 Introduction What a privilege it was for the angel to announce the birth of the Savior. This unnamed angel was soon followed by a heavenly chorus of angels praising and glorifying God. That first Christmas morning the shepherds heard the “good news” of the birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Original Christmas Emotion

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

    Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Johnson Charles avatar

    To Dispel Fear Series

    Contributed by Johnson Charles on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    God reaching down to us: To dispel Fear Massage

    God reaching down to us: To dispel Fear Massage #2. Intro: Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. "Keep calm" the first explorer whispered. "Remember what we read in that book on wild animals? If you stand perfectly still and look the lion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Fresh Touch For You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 48,569 views

    God desires to touch us.

    A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 S: Seek a fresh touch from God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD DESIRES TO TOUCH US ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story of Luke 1:5-25 five stages that show God’s desire to touch us. The ____ stage is… I. SETTING (5-7) II. SELECTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Angels At Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Messengers for God. (The word angel means messenger). What is the main purpose of angels? "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" (Heb. 1:14). 2. There are several appearances of angels surrounding the birth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    John's Portrait Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

    JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Is Impossible

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 26,312 views

    Preached at a rescue mission. When we think that not even God can do what He has promised, He will silence us so that we can listen. When we experience God’s power, we will be empowered to give our testimony and to stand for what we know is right.

    There are a whole lot of things which yesterday seemed impossible, but which today are not only not impossible, but also are everyday, ordinary. A hundred years ago, who would have thought it would be possible to send pictures through space? Who would have imagined that somebody standing in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Christmas Time Is Fear Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    #1 in Christmas series on fear. What was Zechariah afraid of? His life of quiet desperation.

    Luke 1:5-25 – Christmas Time is Fear Today we are beginning our Christmas series. We are looking, for the next 4 weeks, at the issue of fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told, “Do not be afraid.” It makes me think that the Christmas song that says, “all is calm” might not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    What Does He Want From Me?

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    God uses faithful people to achieve His purposes of redemption.

    #2005-49 Title: What Does He Want From Me? Text: Luke 1:5-9, 11-17, 57-60 Truth: God uses faithful people to help achieve His purpose of redemption. Aim: To encourage availability to God for His purpose of redemption. Life ?: What does God want from Me? INTRODUCTION I suppose the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Moynihan avatar

    How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 43,316 views

    There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

    Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Smith avatar

    John The Baptist - A Sermon On Luke 3 That's Full Of Christmas Cheer

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    John the Baptist, and why repentence comes before cheer in Christmas.

    The season of Christmas is upon us! At what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way to early (ie. October)? When your family first rang you to organise a Christmas luncheon or dinner, which never ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican