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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Silent Night, Holy Night Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,913 views

    A sermon exploring the Biblical truth behind a favorite carol of Christmas.

    The composing of this Christmas carol had its beginning with a Christmas eve service in 1818, in the village of Oberndorf in Austria. When it was discovered that the organ in St. Nicholas Church would not function and the music planned for the Christmas Eve service could not be used, Father Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 106,445 views

    Service order and message (message posted with service).

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome Pastor Prayer Pastor Scripture Reader “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,155 views

    The first saying of Lord Jesus on The Cross

    ITRODUCTION: Our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ had uttered seven sayings when He was hanging on the Cross. Generally we meditate each of these seven sayings separately. We look at each saying as though it is special and has no relation to the other six sayings. But, if we look at these seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rahab: God Makes Heroes Out Of Zeroes Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,874 views

    Rahab’s life illustrates how faith does not sit on the heart like a trohpy on a mantle collecting dust. God-created faith is active. (Sermon theme by Mark Anderson)

    By now you may have decorated your Christmas tree. If so, did you hang any cracked and broken ornaments on the tree? Of course not! You only put on the tree ornaments that are beautiful and “worthy” to be displayed for all your Christmas guests to see. During this Advent season we’re taking a look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joseph: A Man Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    Joseph sets an example of someone who is committed to living a morally upright life in an immoral world. As we look at Joseph ask yourself if those positive qualities which he demonstrated are seen in your life.

    Joseph: A Man of God Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: We need men and women who can be identified by their lives that they are children of God. While what we know about Joseph is contained in only a few verses of Scripture, the verses we have identify him as a man of God. Joseph sets an example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better World Series

    Contributed by Mark Neilly on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    To the world says life is about money, possessions and having a good time - but Jesus prays for a better world for his followers

    John 17: 24 - 26 A Better World I am sure some of you have already seen the Christmas advert for Mark’s and Spencer’s on TV. It asks, what does Christmas mean to the Celebrities? There are then references to the Turkey, the food, the tinsel and the pressies - but no mention of what really matters - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Are You Worshiping God?

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    This sermon deals with vain worship.

    How Are You Worshiping God? ISAIAH 1:10-20 I am amazed at the vain worship that takes place today in our modern churches. It seems to me that many people come to church to be seen, or to pay God his dues, as if that were possible. Many people come to church because it’s their family church. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 19,973 views

    Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

    Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Patience Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    Sermon Series for Advent , 4 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

    Midweek Advent Service December 11, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Patience I. Christmas shows how patient God is with us II. God’s patience leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is In A Name Series

    Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    the first in our advent series

    What is in a Name? I have stated before that I was going to do a sermon series for the month of Thanksgiving and then for the month of Christmas and so today we begin the series for Christmas. In doing so we will explore and celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means coming. . Christians know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Needing To Delivered From? Series

    Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    the pilgrims needed to be delivered from the persecution of the church of england, what do you need delivered from?

    What Are You Needing To Delivered From? The Pilgrims began as a religious group who felt that the only way to practice their religion was to separate from the Church of England. These “Separatist” centered around Scrooby, a village in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands. In 1607/8 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crazy In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    Loving Jesus with all your heart. Many thanks to Leonard Sweet for this sermon. It was a blessing to my flock.

    1 CORINTHIANS 3:18-20 “CRAZY IN LOVE WITH JESUS” A) I heard someone use the word “oxymoron.” * Do you know what an oxymoron is? * (My Husband) * Oxymorons are 2 words that don’t make any sense when put together! (Hus - band) * Jumbo Shrimp ... Act Naturally ... Almost done ... Almost Perfect ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Over It

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,946 views

    Many need to get over their hurts that they have experienced in the church and go on for God instead of quitting on God!

    PHIL.3:13-14 “GET OVER IT!” A) So, here you sit tonight, as a child of God, and the Bible says that you are to forget everything behind you! * You should be reaching forward! * This is why people are failing in life! * We are either living in the past, or we are living for now, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    Beyond Celebration To Actualization

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

    Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Light Shines"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

    ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist