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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    What Is Righteousness Version 2

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2024
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    A updated version of the first sermon I wrote on this.

    “What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Names Of Jesus At Christmas

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024
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    The names of Jesus also challenge us to live in response to His identity. If He is Emmanuel, then we are never alone, and we are called to bring His presence into the lives of others.

    The Names of Jesus at Christmas Names carry significance, and in the Bible, they often reveal something profound about a person’s character, mission, or identity. This is especially true of the names of Jesus, which reflect His divine purpose and the hope He brings to the world. At Christmas, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Mary Was Favored Among Women (Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2024
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    I like studying about characters in the Bible. But most of the time in our studying of characters in the scriptures we talk about some of the great men of the scriptures.

    But the Bible also shares with us many of the great women in the scriptures. Such as: • Sarah: Mother of the Jewish Nation • Rachel: Wife of Jacob • Leah: Wife of Jacob • Jochebed: Mother of Moses • Miriam: Sister of Moses • Rahab: Ancestor of Jesus • Deborah: Influential Female ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: God Will Turn Things Around For Good

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2024
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    Christmas is a time of pressures: decorating, shopping, dinners, loneliness, money pressures, missing our loved ones. Joseph & Mary also had a difficult first Christmas. But we serve a God who will TURN THINGS AROUND FOR THE GOOD!

    CHRISTMAS: God Will Turn Things Around for Good Mt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Christmas, instead of being a time of joy, can be a time of great stress. Often there are unrealistic expectations and disagreements. One Poem says... A. “TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” by Tony Cooke and David Beebe 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Day: Christmas Is Good News For Everyone. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2024
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    Christmas is good news for everyone

    Christmas Day: Christmas is good news for everyone. Introduction Hello everyone, and a very Happy Christmas to you! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour this morning. Today we celebrate the most important birth in human history. Christmas is a time that brings out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    A Look At Joseph, Husband Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 18, 2024
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    Joseph, the husband-to-be of Mary of Nazareth, was looking forward to his wedding day! But he received some news that almost made him change his mind. After a word from the Lord, he followed the Lord's instructions.

    (Based on a sermon preached December 15, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Zacharias and Elisabeth as two important people in the first Christmas story. Last week we studied the message of the angel Gabriel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Intercepted By God-2(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 18, 2024
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    2 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

    LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-II—Matthew 1:20-25(:18-25) Attention: ‘Chopper Cops’ TV show. The show highlights excerpts from the operations of the Marion County, FL(Ocala) Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter Team. The team is key to catching criminals, &/or aiding civilians. As a crime scene is made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News And The Wonder Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
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    Christmas brings with it a variety of emotions. For some, it’s joy and excitement as we think about presents and celebrations. For others, it can feel lonely, empty, or even stressful. I want to remind you of this: Christmas is good news for everyone.

    Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News and the Wonder of the Incarnation Introduction Hello everyone, and a very Happy Christmas to you! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to celebrate the birth of our Saviour this morning. Today, we come together to rejoice in the most important birth in human history—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Why We Celebrate Christmas–emmanuel

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 20, 2024
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    No man alive knows the exact date our Lord was born, however it does not hinder us from celebrating his birth. We celebrate much more than his birth. Let me explain why I believe this holiday is so important to me.

    No man alive knows the exact date our Lord was born, however it does not hinder us from celebrating his birth. We celebrate much more than his birth. We celebrate his birth, life, death and resurrection into eternal life continuously. Let me explain why I believe this holiday is so important to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Day: Joseph Adoption Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 23, 2024
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    The sermon focuses on how, as God’s adopted children, we are called to live out our new identity in two ways: reflecting God’s love and embracing His family.

    Well good morning new life church and merry Christmas to you all. Man, it is great to spend the morning with you, as yes, we celebrate Christmas but that we can come together as families, friends and relatives and hear from God’s word as the real reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus. I have loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Sunday After Christmas Day (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 23, 2024
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     | 550 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 45:1-7, Isaiah 62:10-12, Galatians 4:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). THE GLORIES OF THE MESSIAH. Psalm 45:1-7. The Psalmist wrote of things beyond his natural knowledge. As a prophet, he sought diligently and inquired after the grace that was to come (1 Peter 1:10). Then he spoke and wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Christmas Message Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2024
     | 581 views

    We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. And it all started…from the very Beginning, Even BEFORE the World Began, HE WAS…

    2024.12.22. The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC Scriptures: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7L14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Whose Dna Is In The Manger?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024
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    A message for Christmas. We live in the age of Artificial Intelligence. A I may remain a mystery but we accept the benefits. We have come together this evening to celebrate the mystery of the incarnation. The “incarnation” is the mystery that the Creator of the Universe took upon Himself human DNA.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2024 Text: Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Whose DNA is in the Manger?” We live in the age of Robotics, the self-driving car, a space ship that can launch and return to its launching pad by computer technology. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Son Of David, Son Of Mary, Son Of God

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2024
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     | 379 views

    Since King Jesus came to die in your place, make sure to give Him first place in your life.

    Son of David and Son of God Matthew 1:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2024 How are you doing hanging on to Christ this Christmas? It’s so easy to get caught up in what our world says Christmas is all about that we forget what the Word says. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and grew up to pay for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Lessons From The Dysfunctional Lineage Of Jesus

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 25, 2024
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    This sermon delves with a passage many of us might skim over—the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. At first glance, it might seem like a mundane list of names. But beneath the surface lies a profound message of grace, redemption, and hope.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we’re diving into a passage many of us might skim over—the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. At first glance, it might seem like a mundane list of names. But beneath the surface lies a profound message of grace, redemption, and hope. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal