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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Grinch Really Didn't Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006
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    No one can take Christmas from us because it is a gift of God. The Word has become flesh and has come to live among us.

    The Grinch Really Didn’t Steal Christmas Galatians 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 Christmas Day, 2005 There was once this fellow called Grinch and Grinch hated Christmas. He disliked the whole season so much that one year he decided that he would do all he could to stop it. He decided to steal all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Merwin Rylaarsdam avatar

    Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

    Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006
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    Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

    “Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Christmas…it's The Real Thing

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
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    Christmas - (Confessions of a Christmas Lover)

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get older, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Eve: Little Fingers, Little Toes

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
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    Christmas eve

    Story – Gift Bags One of the top ten inventions of the 20th century - Gift Bags. Drop in the gift, add tissue, forget about it. How many gift bag addicts here? My wife is. Have you see the gift bag organizer system? Do you find that sometimes the gift bag is better than the gift? I don’t think it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Now A Word From John

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
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    How do you communicate an idea to another person? John gives us an example through his preaching about Jesus.

    NOW A WORD FROM JOHN John 1:1-18 INTRO: Suppose you have an idea. You want others to know about this idea. How do you communicate that idea to another person? Simple. You convey an idea from your mind to another person’s mind by the medium of words. John began the Fourth Gospel with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Why Is Jesus The Only Way To Get To God?

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 2, 2007
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    People are constantly asking, “What’s so special about Jesus?” Why is He the only way that someone can know God? In all of religion there is no one question asked more than this one.

    People are constantly asking, “What’s so special about Jesus?” Why is He the only way that someone can know God? In all of religion there is no one question asked more than this one. Christians have been accused of being narrow minded because of our firm stand, that there is no other way to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revealing Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 21, 2010
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    John the Baptist was called by God to be the clarion and herald of the coming Good News!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2010 Date Preached: March 21, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Revealing of Messiah Sermon Text: John 1:15-34 Introduction: Ever since the fall of humanity in the Garden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did Jesus Exist Before He Was Born? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 8, 2008
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    This message examines how Jesus existed before he was in Mary’s womb.

    Traditionally, people have always enjoyed celebrating birthdays. Even as a nation we celebrate the birthdays of individuals who throughout history have made an impact on the United States. In January we will honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on His birthday. In February we will honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    John The Baptizer Points To The Light That Shines In Our Darkened World

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 8, 2008
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    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B

    3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “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, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008
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    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

    John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go Into The Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 11, 2008
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    As witnesses our concern should be leading troubled "souls" into the presence of the light of Christ.

    John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / Go Into The Light Intro: A grandfather decided to share with his 4-year-old grandson the way he had found a Christmas tree during his youth. He took his grandson to the woods to select the perfect tree. They tramped all over; but the boy couldn’t find one that suited ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    It Happened Once Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008
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    John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

    John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seasoning Your Greetings Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
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    First Sunday of Advent dealing with how we share Merry Christmas with those around us.

    Here are some classic salutations. Guess where they come from? "Hey Lucy, I’m home." "Whattzzsuuup!" "Na-nu, na-nu.". "Happy Christmas to all and to all a goodnight." "How you doing?" And what about, "Bah! Humbug." You can probably come up with a dozen others off the top of your head have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Wallace avatar

    Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
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    My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

    Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Advent Readings 2009

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 17, 2009
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    Ready - Paste, print, your done. 5 readings - 4 sundays, 1 Christmas Eve. Based on John chapter 1 and 1john 1-5. May Jesus bless you this Christmas season.

    First Sunday Of Advent - The Light And The Darkness Read Scripture: John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational