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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Lightsabres And Beach Towels

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2011
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    700 teeangers at boarding school sit in an evening chapel service that they have not chosen to come to. This Candlemass sermon (with lots of props) seeks to present the Gospel to them

    Today is sometimes called “Candlemass” This morning at mass at my own church, we had candles EVERYWHERE. It was a pyromaniacs dreams - On the altar, under the altar, behind the altar, on the window sills, in every spare space and in people’s hands - Candles. Why? It goes back ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009
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    Before approaching communion, we are admonished to be in right relation with God and the Church; this is accomplished through Reconciliation.

    Feast of the Purification/Presentation February 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis St. Luke must have had a terrific sense of humor, history and irony. He also knew his Bible–especially the prophets like Malachi. The picture here in Malachi is apocalyptic. The Lord visits His temple and purifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Being And Becoming

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 2, 2009
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    A sermon on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also called Candlemas)

    I wonder if you’re familiar with fresh lychees? The fresh fruit is much more pleasant than the tinned variety. They are small fruit about the size of a walnut. On the outside is rough and robust skin, which might lead you think it wasn’t worth opening, but when one peels it, inside is a soft, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 3 – Holiness Or Holy-Less Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
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    To encourage believers to become legends of holiness.

    [S] Today the Olympics and the race for the gold will come to a close. Thousands of Athletes representing hundreds of countries and millions of fans have gone to Beijing China to compete in the game of all games, the Olympics. World records were shattered and new legends rose to the top. In some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    To Welcome The Child Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    This sermon looks at how Mary and Joseph welcomed the Christ child into their lives and the implications for our lives and our Christmas

    To Welcome the Child Luke 2:21-40 Norman Vincent Peale writes of spending Christmas in Africa with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was hesitant but his wife told him he would love every minute of it. And yet, as Christmas day approached he was troubled because everything Christmas was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas And Culture

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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    Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that pe

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael R. Hodge avatar

    Faces In The Crowd: Simeon Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011
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    Countering our tendency to feel as though we are simply a "face in the crowd", this series focuses on several characters in the gospel story that were mentioned only briefly and yet they were used by God in amazing ways.

    "Faces in the Crowd: Simeon" Luke 2:25-35 Opening Question: “Has there been a time or period in your life where you felt as if you were simply a face in the crowd – insignificant, unimportant? Would you say that at one time or another in your life, you have struggled sensing your worth or your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon And Anna

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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    A look at a piece of the Christmas story that is often overlooked and how it shows us how to properly respond to Jesus..

    -it’s that time of year again, Christmas. There is a certain something in the air, that joy of people cramming into crowded shopping malls to buy things they don’t want for people they don’t visit. Ah, how we honor our Lord. -but as we like to do every year, we’re going to go through the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can We See What Simeon Saw?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 18, 2010
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    Can we see Christmas thru new eyes this Christmas?

    A pastor, an avid golfer, was once taking part in a local tournament. As he was preparing to tee off, the organizer of the tournament approached him and pointed to the dark, threatening storm clouds which were gathering. "Preacher," the organizer said, "I trust you’ll see to it that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing For The Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 19, 2010
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    Have you ever had a dog to welcome you home? A dog has a way of making you feel important. They always seem happy to see you. Out text today is about a man was also waiting anxiously for something very exciting to happen.

    Purpose: To portray what a godly person is really like. Aim: I want the listeners to determine if they know Christ or not. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a dog to welcome you home? A dog has a way of making you feel important. They always seem happy to see you. This last week my wife saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010
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    It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

    INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010
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    This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

    Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parenting Done Right Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2010
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     | 7,185 views

    Sermon looks at parenting principles and challenges for children from Luke 2.

    Parenting Done Right Luke 2:39-52 Rev. Brian Bill 6/27/10 I have a confession to make this morning. For the past 11 years many of you have had to endure my frequent references to Wisconsin as the Promised Land. I’m starting to feel bad about this because it’s not really fair to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008
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    Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners.

    Title: Simeon’s Song Text: Luke 2:25-35 Truth: Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners. Aim: I want them to understand and receive God’s salvation. Life? What kind of salvation did God provide sinners? INTRODUCTION There is something comforting about the many lives in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long-Awaited Gift

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 30, 2008
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    Make sure you try and wait and when the time has come, hopefully the Holy Spirit calls you to be like a prophet to someone and give him or her a new direction and bring him or her to the God of Israel.

    Glory for the people Israel - On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me A Partridge in a Pear Tree - On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eleven Pipers Piping - 12 Days of Christmas Song - 11th Day: 11 Pipers piping, the 11 faithful Apostles - Total of 12 Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational