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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 And 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020
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    Christmas celebrates the birthday of the King of Kings. But what is the nature of this King, and why did He come?

    Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 and 2 (topical, first two stanzas) 1. We associate many things with the Christmas season,including presents. 2. One Christmas my husband put an assortment of beauty products in my stocking. I tried one of the facial masks, and was about to wash it off when my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Batteries Not Included #6 Everything Has Changed Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 15, 2020
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    The birth of Jesus signifies the beginning of new reality. In the same way, our first experience with Jesus is a lifelong mission to announce and usher in a little of God’s kingdom in the here and now.

    Four weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Presentation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 20, 2020
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    God does extraordinary tings with ordinary people.

    The Presentation of Jesus Luke 2:20-40 We now come to the first Sunday after Christmas. This Sunday often sees a lull in attendance as people rest after all their Christmas preparations and celebrations. Christmas is but the beginning of Jesus’ earthly life. All the life of Jesus on earth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020
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    There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

    The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Two Senior Saints Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2020
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    What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Let’s honor elderly church members. Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40.

    Prelude: What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Purpose: Let’s honor elderly church members. Plan: Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40. Elderly Leviticus 19:32 says, “You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The First Christmas-Joseph Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2020
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    Joseph is really the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He did have a crucial role to play, and best of all, he obeyed God when he was told to do something. Joseph, we salute you!

    Introduction: Joseph, the husband of Mary, could be called the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He was a just or righteous man, he obeyed the instructions he received from God, and he also obeyed the command or decree from the Roman emperor when he was told he had to go to Bethlehem, home of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 23, 2020
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    God has promised Simeon that Simeon will see the Messiah. This promise is fulfilled when Mary comes to the temple to make an offering for purification. Simeon sings of the great comfort and peace we can all have.

    Message Luke 2:22-35 Simeon’s Song Today we are going to look at the last song in our “Advents Song” – this is the Song which Simeon sings. We find it in Luke 2. Lat’s start reading and look firstly at the context of the song Luke 2:22-24 As we read through these verses we see some thing very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Anticipation Of An Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2020
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    Simeon and Anna don’t get much press. They’re never in any of the nativity scenes; they’re not mentioned in any carols and I’ve never seen a Christmas card with them in it. It’s like … they weren’t all that important! But God thought they were. Find out why.

    Frances Green was an 83-year-old woman in California who lived by herself, and whose only means of support was her Social Security check. She didn’t have much money, but for 8 years she’d been sending $1 a year to the Republican National Committee. Well, one day Frances got a fund-raising letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
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    When he first sees the baby Jesus, he sings. Jesus was on his bucket list because he began his song this way, “I can now ‘depart in peace’ (verse 29). He was ready to die! Is

    It’s a difficult year to celebrate anything. Yet, Christmas is a season of hope in the midst of a really challenging year. The hope of Christmas is irrepressible no matter what you’re facing. There’s a buoyant hope to Christmas that continues to surface despite challenges. Some years ago, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Done Yet

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
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    Christmas was only the beginning, just as Easter, too, was only a beginning. We’re simply not done yet. The final chapter hasn’t been written.

    ‘Tis the day after Christmas; now what do we do? Tomorrow it’s back to the rat race. What’s new? We’ll box up the manger and throw out the tree. And next year we’ll do it again. Wait and see! There’s some change, but mostly each year seems the same. How long has it been since the baby first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Told Me

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023
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    God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

    God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Simeon And Anna) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023
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    A good night's sleep is hard to come by. What does it mean to "sleep in heavenly peace."

    Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 2. I’d like you guys to think about the last time you went shopping for a mattress. It’s kind of a big deal. When Trish and I first got married, the mattress on our bed was the first major purchase we made together. I remember the sales ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Peace Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 17, 2022
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    The last in a 4 part advent series on experiencing God's peace.

    God’s Peace December 18, 2022 What happens when things don’t go the way you planned? When the unplanned and unwanted happens, it’s not always to experience God’s peace. So, I want to talk about how we handle those disappointments and hardships. What do you do when you feel disappointed in God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022
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    What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

    It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Promise Of Jesus In Simeon

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 30, 2023
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    Simeon is an old man who is described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him is his expectancy to see the Christ based entirely on the promise given to him by the Holy Spirit.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning, I want to take you back to a man only mentioned 1 time in the New Testament. Yet he is someone who fascinates me. Simeon is an old man described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren