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  • Have You Heard The News?

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    sermon on the annunciation

    Have you heard the news? Luke 1:26-38 / Matthew 1:18-25 News – we have news channels all over the T.V. – CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, NEWS8. We have papers galore – The Times, The Post, The Messenger and the Journal, the National Enquirer. You can even get news updates on your pager or your cell phone. ...read more

  • Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,124 views

    Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

    I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

  • "Preparing The Way" An Hanging Of The Green Service

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 81,016 views

    An ushering in of the advent season by a Hanging of the Green service

    November 25, 2007 “Preparing the Way” A Hanging of the Green Service “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire will come,” says the Lord Almighty.” Of all the ...read more

  • Breakthrough Prayer For My Church

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,127 views

    As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer in our churches.

    It was July of 2012 and was a sad day for me. In my first sermon here I told you about Elwood, my first appointment. Elwood was a nice, quiet, quaint little church in Madison County. A pretty stereotypical white framed country church on a quiet Farm to Market road. In the spring the pastures ...read more

  • Look Out Below! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 16, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,453 views

    Receive the light.

    LOOK OUT BELOW! John 1:6-13 S: Jesus as Light Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: RECEIVE THE LIGHT. ?: How do we come to the place of reception? KW: Responses TS: We will find in John 1:6-13 three responses to the encounter of Jesus as the light. INDUCTIVE The ____ response to Jesus as the ...read more

  • All I (Really) Want For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    Joseph thought he knew what he wanted: freedom from embarassment, a normal life, a few friends to support him. But in listening to the Spirit he found that what he really wanted was to love and to be loved, to be significant, and to be understood by God.

    What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those curmudgeons who thinks we should do away with giving gifts at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s all very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part ...read more

  • Why Is He So Special?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,482 views

    Part of the reason Jesus is not someone people can ignore or forget, is how He lived and what He did during His thirty-three years on earth

    A panel of historians recently voted Winston Churchill as the greatest person of the 20th Century. He was born.......does anyone know when? Even a guess? It was November 30, 1874. Does anyone have any idea where Sir Winston was born? Oxfordshire, England. How about the names of his father and ...read more

  • The Gift Of Myrrh Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,111 views

    Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

    The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

  • What Christmas Is Not All About Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,872 views

    In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

    Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

  • Jesus, The Sin-Bearer, Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Advent series. This sermon is also titled "From the Cradle to the Cross"

    Sermon preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on 12/12/04 at Belleview Church of the Nazarene. Title: Advent 3: Jesus, the Sin-Bearer, with us or (From the Cradle to the Cross) Text: John 1:29 Introduction 1. One day a little boy was excited to show his father what he could do… So, he kept ...read more

  • "Freedom For Prisoners"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,035 views

    As we envision the Nativity-—the baby Jesus surrounded by his parents, shepherds and wise men—-let’s remind ourselves that our Lord came to suffer and set captives free.

    "Freedom for Prisoners" Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s also be aware of how He began His ministry. Jesus read these words from Isaiah, and applied them to Himself: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, ...read more

  • John Was A Witness To The Son Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series "B"

    3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we progress through this season of Advent, continue to move us by the power of your ...read more

  • Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010
     | 3,703 views

    Theme is Repentance.... illustration from Shel Silverstein.... taking the garbage out.... John calls us to not "regret" but to take the garbage out of our lives.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2010 Text Matthew 3:1-2,5-6 Advent I–Redeemer Lutheran “Christmas Is Coming – Are You Ready?” This past week Colleen was having several blood tests and checkups as part of her requirements for the upcoming mission trip. She ran into ...read more

  • The Yellow Light

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    We need to slow down and remember the reason for the season

    The Yellow Light This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores have the trees and Christmas decorations on display. They’re running sales trying to encourage all of us to spend, spend, spend. Elevators are filled with all of the ...read more

  • Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more