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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Christmas Heartache!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2018
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    What to do when we are experiencing heartache at Christmas!

    Heartache at Christmas Luke 2:21-35 December 16, 2018 During this Christmas season, we’re talking about “Christmas Expectations.” We tend to enter the season with high and lofty expectations. We want magical, sugar plum visions of a Norman Rockwell Christmas. A Christmas where everything is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Promise Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2018
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    I pray by the time we’re done today, every heart here will prepare Him room and receive the King of Christmas.

    Receiving the Promise Luke 2:1-28 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2018 Joy to the World Written over 300 years ago, “Joy to the World” is now the most published Christmas hymn in North America. I love these words: Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room I pray by the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peaceful Departure

    Contributed by James May on Dec 26, 2018
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    Simeon saw the Messiah and was ready to depart in peace. We can go into the future with calm assurance if we have truly seen the Lord.

    Peaceful Departure By Rev. James May After the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary brought him down to Jerusalem to be presented, or dedicated to serving God and offered up either the pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons as required by the Law of Moses. Mary had obeyed the Law of Moses when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy Families Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018
     | 4,445 views

    When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

    Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When The World Is Wanting

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019
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    A sermon for the Christmas season that looks at what the world wants, what God wants for us, and what God wants us to seek.

    Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we’ll finish up the Christmas Lights sermon series by looking at the world and what it wants. Much of this series has looked at how others can affect our celebration. With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both behind us, much of the busy-ness of Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas For All Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 2, 2019
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    Christmas is one of the most inclusive festivals. The Good news of Great Joy is truly for ALL people on earth.

    Christmas for All Diversity and inclusiveness is a buzzword in corporates today. Special efforts are made to ensure that workplaces accommodate all types of people, without any prejudice to race, gender, language, sexual orientation, ethnicity etc. There are laws that forbid discrimination of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Trip To The Temple Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
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    Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

    As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baby Jesus In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
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    The Savior’s entire life built up toward His crucifixion and resurrection. He had to be the sinless Lamb of God and endorsed by the Spirit so He could redeem us because He loves us!

    Baby Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 2:21-38) 1. Things don’t always work the way we think they should. 2. There was a man in the Persian empire that looked just like the king. When the real king was quietly assassinated, he pretended to be him and ruled for a time (Smerdis/Pseudo Smerdis). 3. Likewise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faith Of The Devout

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019
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    See the longing and faith of the devout awaiting for the fulfilment of the Messianic prophecies. The devout believes God, are led by God and sees Jesus.

    How much can you trust God? How much do you really believe the Word of God? • Christmas didn’t come easy to believe. The Jewish people has had 400 years of silence between the OT and NT during which God did not speak. • The Roman Empire conquered Jerusalem in 63BC and ruled over the land. • It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fulfilling A Promise Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017
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    Simeon and Anna see the Messiah—a fulfillment of God’s promise to them. They are now able to depart in peace.

    Luke 2:21-38. "Fulfillment of a Promise" INTRODUCTION During the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we have had many messengers and models to encourage and direct us on our walk of faith. The prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel spoke to us in the Hebrew Scriptures. We have also heard from two angels, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What We Can Learn From Simeon This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017
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     | 20,785 views

    Simeon was a devout and righteous man who had been waiting patiently for the Messiah to come. When he saw the little boy, Jesus, he took him by his arms and blessed him.

    WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM SIMEON We are continuing our Christmas series. We have been learning a lot of spiritual lessons from the wise men, Mary and Joseph and the shepherds. From the wise men, we learned that it is always wise to seek the Lord. From Mary, we learned that we need a Savior from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Stole Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017
     | 5,319 views

    If we are not careful, we will let distractions keep us from experiencing the real reason and person of Christmas.

    WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS? LUKE 2: 25-38 Introduction- Merry Christmas everyone! Sermon title- Who stole Christmas Asking who stole Christmas may seem like an odd thing to say tonight, but many have lost Christmas. To many it is about presents, food, and drink. Parties, time off and having a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    New Forms Of Poverty: Our Responsibility Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2017
     | 4,449 views

    "It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, and recognize the suffering Christ."

    Feast of the Purification/Presentation 2017 Joy of the Gospel I have a special affection for this feast, which celebrates the bringing of Jesus to the Temple forty days after His birth, because I was baptized on this day seventy years ago. It is called Candlemas, because a procession with candles ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Omega Man

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 20, 2016
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    The Omega Man is the last person to receive Christ before the end of time.

    I. Who Is Omega Man? 1. The word Omega means last in the Greek alphabet, i.e., Alpha to Omega. Definition: Omega, Gr. 1. Last of the Greek alphabet, 2. Ending, conclusion, to be concluded, stop, cease, i.e., to run out, 3. Short lived, 4. A negatively charged elementary particle that has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Daily News: Destined For Greatness #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019
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     | 3,164 views

    What does the birth have to do with the death? The birth and death of Jesus are both foretold to create a larger impact that we are to share.

    There’s a unique tension at this time of year between the celebration of Christ’s birth and the eventuality of his death. It comes directly at us in the scripture which follows the birth narrative. Just 8 days after his birth, a prophecy is spoken about the Messiah that should have had Mary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational