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  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Gift For The New Year

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017
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    Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

    1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Forerunner!

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022
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    Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

    “Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being The Best At What We Do.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 10, 2000
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    Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent

    Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Coming One, Rest On Jesus - Matthew 11:1-30 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 24, 2025
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    When things don't go as expected, we often begin to question and doubt. By reflecting and trusting the facts, and remaining firm in the Promises fulfilled and yet to come, we can find peace in trusting HIM. The invitation has been given, "Come unto Me and find peace."

    2025.04.27. Sermon Notes. THE COMING ONE, REST ON JESUS, MATTHEW 11 William Akehurst, HSWC INTRO: When things don't go as expected we often begin to question our thinking. But if we remind ourselves of the established facts, and choose to continue in them, we will be blessed. The Coming One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Blessed Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2013
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    1) The Question of Blessing (Luke 7:18–20), and 2) The Answer for Blessing (Luke 7:21-23).

    The noted eighteenth-century hymn writer Charles Wesley composed more than 7, 000 hymns in his life, including the magnificent Christmas hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” The lyrics express rich theological truth concerning the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: “Come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Having Doubts Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005
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    It was part of Jesus’ plan to slowly reveal His true purpose and nature - and this chapter reveals to us that even though we have doubts, Jesus is there to help us believe!

    For more Bible studies and an audio copy of this message go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-011 Sometimes people say "if I could just see Jesus face to face, then I’d believe." Perhaps that’s true - and Jesus did reveal ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Wounded Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
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    An obscure verse in the Book of Zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of Jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Great lead in to the Lord's Supper.

    THE WOUNDED HANDS Zech. 13:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Four ladies from their church’s WM group were driving home one Sunday afternoon when they are involved in a terrible car crash. Unfortunately, none of them survived. When they arrive at the Pearly Gates, Peter told them there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Candle Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2015
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    The candle of Hope is a candle we can light in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we get close to the celebration of Christmas, I want to take you thought a series entitled, “The Candles of Advent.” • Advent is a season observed by many Western Culture churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Light & Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2024
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    Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people.

    Light & Glory Jeffery Anselmi / General Light & Glory / Christmas; Glory / Luke 2:22–35 Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people. INTRODUCTION - Christmas is just a few days away! - Today, we will be looking at something that happened when Jesus was about 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Is She Who Believed Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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    This text reveals a promise that God would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son; but she would not be able to "unwrap" this gift until she submitted and believed the Lord’s promise to give it to her.

    Christmas time is upon us. When asked to name something about Christmas many people will mention gifts or presents. It’s always exiting to receive a gift! Amen? This morning we are going to see how the Lord would provide Mary with a very special gift within her womb, the gift of a son. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    O Little Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,254 views

    Learn the story behind the writing this Christmas carol and the message in the carol

    Heritage Hills Baptist Church December 30, 2007 Title: O Little Town of Bethlehem Text: various Introduction: I have one more message to give you in the series on stories behind the writing of the Christmas carols and the message in the song themselves. Today we will study “O Little Town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Lee avatar

    Christmas Throught The Eyes Of The World Series

    Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006
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     | 2,994 views

    What the world saw when Jesus was born!

    Christmas Trough The Eyes of The World Luke 3:15, Matthew 2:1-3, Luke 2:8-20 The past two weeks we have taken a look at Christmas from the prospective of Jesus’ parents. For Mary a precious child was born, the very Son of God. Joseph, chosen to be the father to protect and love Mary, raising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Promise Keeping God

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
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    Revival

    Malachi 3:1-12 A Promise Keeping God 1. A Promise Keeping God Promised the . . Messenger. 1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Wolrd Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012
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     | 5,411 views

    All too often people are judging Jesus by the cover and not the content. We make up that cover and so sometimes people get the wrong impression of who Jesus is.

    A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 – Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Solus Christus - Salvation Through Christ Alone Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 17, 2017
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    Solus Christus is one of the five basic doctrines re-captured after the Reformation. Jesus, the Christ, so saturates the NT that anyone reading through the Bible would be amazed to find that people would think salvation could be found in anyone else!

    Please open your Bibles to Acts 4:5-12 which we will read in a few minutes. A couple of weeks ago we took a look at the five “Solas” that were established after the Protestant Reformation came along in 1517. The Latin word Sola simply means something that stands alone, something that is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene