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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2 2016 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2016
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    The Incarnation took immense planning; a righteous virgin and a carpenter from an obscure town, a pagan emperor taking a census, a journey, a manger, the family lineage. All of these had to be in place and timed perfectly. We serve a great God! PTL!!

    Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Please find this passage in your Bibles. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – sing the first verse A Cappella as the folks find the Scripture reading for the day. We love that little Christmas song, don’t we? Let’s go ahead and read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Resurrection And The Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2016
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    A sermon for Easter Sunday.

    "The Resurrection and the Life" John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene stood outside the tomb crying. Mary had been one of Jesus' closest followers. You see, Jesus had many more followers than just the 12 disciples. There were a number of women who were part of His ministry as well--part of His inner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    “what To Do When God Calls On You”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013
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    Mary sets a great example for us when it comes to our obeying the call of God.

    We read here of how Mary was called to obey God; and her response. The story of Mary’s response to God’s call to bear the Messiah beautifully illustrates what our response should be to God’s call in our lives. When we recognize that God is calling us to obey, we should: 1. Rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Innkeeper

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 22, 2013
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    A short drama about what the Innkeeper might have said if given the chance

    This is a drama type sermon, more like a monologue than anything else. Have someone explain that the sermon they are about to become a part of may be a little different than what they are used to (This is especially helpful if you have visitors or you’re at a new church) Have this person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Hear What I Hear? (A Not So Silent Night) Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 31, 2013
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    Christmas is a noisy time of year. How do we handle the noise that surrounds Christmas?

    Introduction It happens almost every year just after Christmas and New Years are over. I have what some people have labeled the post Holiday crash. When the hectic pace of the holidays gives way to silence, I crash. And truth be told the Christmas season is always hectic. There are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    " No Parental Consent When God Wants To Use You"

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014
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    When God has needs of your Gifts, Talents or Spiritual Aptitude, he does not ask for parental consent.

    " NO PARENTAL CONSENT WHEN GOD WANTS TO USE YOU" Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing, Nada Thing, Is Impossible With God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 30, 2015
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    Advent 1 Sermon - Mary responds to the promise of God through the Angel Gabriel.

    Sermon for Followers Mission and Church at the Mission - Nothing is Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 It’s a beautiful thing to join together today in worship and in the presence of Jesus, who is the centre of our praise and adoration. Who we worship today is the exalted King, the Risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Does The King Rule?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 26, 2014
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    We must know where Christ the King rules, and with whom.

    Christ the King Extraordinary Form 2014 Where does the King rule? About five hundred years ago, a young German priest, recent recipient of a doctoral degree, visited Rome on pilgrimage. The Church has always gone through cycles of decay and resurgence. There had been several such cycles in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Receiving The Gift Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
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    Part 3 in the series Eternal Christmas, this message looks at Mary as the archetype for how we are to receive and cherish the Christmas gift of God’s presence.

    Receiving the Gift Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 19, 2010 David Flowers Luke 1:26-38 (MSG) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth 27 to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Obeying - Even When It Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
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    Christmas message focusing on the obedience of Joseph and Mary in circumstances less than ideal in our information age.

    Obeying – Even If It Doesn’t Seem to Make Sense The Lesson of Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 December 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be heard at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Song For Ordinary Days Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
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    Life is not made up of special days. It may have some extraordinary days sprinkled throughout the year but life is filled with ordinary days. The problem is that we can begin to live for the special days when the real issue in life is staying faithful and

    A Song for Ordinary Days Luke 1:39-56 As we approach Christmas, how many of you can remember the days of your childhood when you began looking forward to Christmas, weeks if not months ahead? You watched all the more intently the commercials on TV for the latest toys, put together your Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Angels: We Have Heard On High Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019
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    With all the emphasis on angels during the Christmas season, we need to sort out what the Bible says about what angels are, what angels do, and what part they play in the Christmas story.

    Please hear these words from Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed[a] to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Of Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2019
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    As we consider the first Christmas season, we are struck with contrasts that illustrate how God works in His providence and among people.

    A Christmas of Contrasts (Luke 2:7, 16-19; Matthew 2:1-10) 1. What Christmas memories do you have? “When I was 9 years old, I ran into my mom and dad’s room to wake them up to open presents. I tripped over a rug while I was running and smashed my teeth against my parent's bedpost. Blood was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    Something Beautiful For Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017
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    This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

    She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Falling In Love And Enjoying The Sacred Presence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2019
     | 2,308 views

    The time we give in contemplative prayer or reading the Scriptures in quiet faith is a wonderful preparation for an eternity in His presence, in the arms of Jesus Christ.

    Tuesday of 26th week in course 2019 The best part The experience of falling in love is an unmatched moment of one’s life. When you see clearly “the One” and know that your whole life has been a preparation for this moment of encounter, you never forget the place and circumstances of that awesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic