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The Proclamation Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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This sermon will be preached to show that Christ's birth was proclaimed by the angels to various people; we must be God's messengers of peace and hope today.

Scripture Reading- Intro: The word angel is translated to mean, "messenger". Their sole purpose is to bring people messages from God. I. Proclamation of Hope Anchor verse: Luke 1:32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-17

Denomination: *other

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 4,478 views

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Men Seek For Thee

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 6,319 views

A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:37

Denomination: United Methodist

No Sneezing For This Blessing

Contributed by Daniel Johnson on Mar 18, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon uses the story of Jacob fighting the angel of Yahweh to show how we as Christians should strive for God’s blessing.

This morning we are going to look at the life of a man who was nothing more than a deceiver. We are going to examine his life, to learn how his life changed for the better. We are going to find out how Jacob received a blessing from God that completely changed his life. This morning I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Echoes That Will Not Die

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 3, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 2,976 views

In the song of the angels we hear echoes of our ancient problems -- meaning, sin, peace -- all of which are dealt with in the coming of Christ.

The drama of Christmas is focused on a starlit night at a manger, on a mother and a babe, on the small things of life. And yet it is also wide open to eternity, it is a window into past and present and future. The drama of Christmas seems to play on such ordinary things. Tax legislation; taxes, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 12, 2013

based on 4 ratings

| 7,437 views

Of all the people God could have sent an angel to proclaim the birth of Jesus, WHY did he chose the lowly shepherds?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we start to dig into the event of Jesus’ birth there are a lot of interesting issues that are recorded in the birth story. • The circumstance of His birth was unusual. . Usually a King would come with great pomp and circumstance but this was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No God - No Peace / Know God - Know Peace Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 10, 2012

| 13,003 views

The angels proclaimed it, Jesus promised it, and we earnestly seek it but the world doesn't know it - peace - the promise of Christmas.

No God, No Peace; Know God, Know Peace “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-13

Denomination: *other

When God Came Into The World Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 24, 2018

| 5,679 views

A sermon based on the announcement of the virgin birth by angel Gabriel to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The events surrounding when God came into this word.

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Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 1:19-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When My Situation Seems Impossible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 30, 2020

based on 3 ratings

| 3,897 views

The angel tells Mary that nothing is impossible with God. This sermon looks at five things that seem impossible that God has made possible.

“NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD”: “Well, then, give me a million dollars!” - Luke 1:37. - Shallow requests. WHAT ARE SOME WORTHWHILE REQUESTS THAT SEEM IMPOSSIBLE? 1. “I wish I could have my slate wiped clean.” - Luke 24:47. - Matthew 26:28; Luke 3:3; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; Hebrews 9:22. - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 15, 2024

| 1,490 views

The Holy Spirit is Christ in the Christian. He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you.

Biophysicist Petra Schwille has been working on creating a living cell from the bottom up for the past 10 years. He says he’s always been fascinated by the question, “What distinguishes life from non-living matter?” For more than twenty years, researchers have been trying to create artificial ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 1:12-13, Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: Baptist

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Responding To God's Announcement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores God's faithfulness, His perfect timing, and the transformative power of humble obedience, as exemplified in Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad you have chosen to join us today as we gather around the Word of God, as we open our hearts to the divine whispers of His wisdom and love. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand narrative, a story of divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Topics: Anticipation, Fulfillment

The Majesty Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

based on 106 ratings

| 5,979 views

Exposition of Isa 6

The Majesty of the Lord Isa 6 Presidential scandals, terrorists, Iraq, and mostly bad news every day can keep you torn up inside and confused. You believe in God and that Jesus is coming, but you wonder how you will make it through the nasty now and now while waiting for the sweet by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Number 1 Issue In The World

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015

based on 4 ratings

| 14,315 views

What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Number One Issue In The World By Dr. James O. Davis What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ. On July ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest In God's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 12,784 views

Thesis: To know God’s will for your life comes from you knowing God personally, having an encounter with God like Jacob, Moses and Nehemiah did and then taking step one.

Series: Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Magnify The Lord With Me

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

based on 11 ratings

| 18,795 views

We taste and see the goodness of the LORD when the words of the LORD have their rightful place in our lives.

O MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME. Psalm 34:1-8. David was ‘on the run’ from king Saul. Mistakenly thinking that he might find refuge with the Philistines, he only escaped from their clutches by feigning madness (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in this place, his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

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