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    Joy

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2025
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     | 847 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent.

    Luke 1:39-56 Joy For nine- or ten-days Mary had carried with her the most astounding secret: She was pregnant, and the child was to be the long-awaited messianic king, Israel’s deliverer. Understandably, she had been afraid to share this news, because if the wrong person heard, Herod could have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love Loves To Give

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2025
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    God proves his love to humanity by GIVING THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN. Something is wrong when people say they love but they are unkind and disrespectful. For God so loved HE GAVE!

    LOVE LOVES TO GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Years ago I heard PAUL BRANNON a lifelong missionary: WHERE THERE IS LOVE GIVING IS NEVER A SACRIFICE. I heard Lloyd Arnold say: IN ALL MY LOVE GIVING I HAVE NEVER MISSED IT OR REGRETTED IT. GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025
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    Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

    Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 10, 2025
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     | 374 views

    What is Christmas? A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent.

    John 3:16-17 “Love” This might sound like a silly question, but let’s ask ourselves anyway… What is Christmas and when does it come? I know it’s in 4 days, but… …surely, it’s more than a date on a calendar. And it’s got to be more than Christmas trees and colored lights. Christmas can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Mission Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025
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    The prophet Isaiah vividly described the coming Messiah as a great light to those walking in darkness (Isaiah 9:2), a righteous branch that would sprout from David’s line to bring justice and peace (Isaiah 11:1-10).

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Covert mission in the Middle East “OMAN FOR CHRIST.” INTRODUCTION: Between the poignant echoes of the last Old Testament prophecies and the opening narratives of the New Testament, there lies a significant period of silence—around four centuries where heaven seemed quiet, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Joy In Good And Tough Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    An exploration of why we should be thankful to God at all times.

    Last Thursday, the United States celebrated Thanksgiving, a holiday that is observed every year. It is good to pause and recognize the blessings and favors that the Lord has granted us. Let me share a story to illustrate the importance of gratitude. A woman was waiting for her connecting flight one ...read more

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    Parable Of The Wedding Dinner PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2023
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     | 1,166 views

    This sermon aims to explore the parable of the great banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, emphasizing the divine invitation extended to all, the shocking refusal by some, and the necessity of accepting this invitation with a right relationship with Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I want to welcome you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today we'll take a journey into a profound parable of Jesus, as we explore the great banquet, the divine invitation, the shocking refusal, and the necessity of a right relationship with our ...read more

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    Always Faithful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,629 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore and understand God's faithfulness as an inherent attribute and a promise, manifested through His protection, promises, and presence during our pain.

    Good morning, church family. I want to encourage you today from the Word of God. Our topic is God's faithfulness. It's about His faithfulness through His promises, His protection, and even during our pain. As we explore this, we'll anchor on the words of 2 Thessalonians 3:3, "But the Lord is ...read more

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    Let This Mind Be In You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,604 views

    Understand and cultivate the mind of Christ in our lives, enabling us to think, act, and love like Him.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. We are gathered here today to explore a profound teaching found in the book of Philippians. I am particularly thrilled because we will be delving into how we can cultivate the mind of Christ in our daily lives. In Philippians 2:5, Apostle Paul writes, "In your ...read more

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    Worship God In Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,353 views

    This sermon aims to explore the power, priority, and purpose of worship, emphasizing the need to worship God in spirit and truth as outlined in John 4:24.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we are embarking on a journey of discovering the power, the priority, and the purpose of worship. Our touchstone for this exploration is John 4:24 which says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This is a ...read more

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    Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,118 views

    To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

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    Giving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explore the biblical concept of giving, emphasizing that God blesses us not to increase our standard of living, but to enhance our standard of giving.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we are diving into the rich and profound message of giving as illustrated in the book of Exodus. This theme is beautifully captured in the words of Randy Alcorn, "God prospers us not to raise our standard of living, but to raise our standard of giving." Let that ...read more

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    Do You Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 912 views

    Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.

    Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 996 views

    Explore the importance, power, and benefits of prayer, emphasizing that it is more than just asking for things, but a heartfelt dialogue with our Creator that can transform our lives and situations.

    Good morning, Church family. Today we dive into a crucial conversation that has the power to transform our lives. Our topic is drawn from a poignant verse in Matthew 26:41, where Jesus instructs his disciples, "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the ...read more

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    Contend PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 983 views

    Explore how to contend for God's promises through faithful obedience and understanding the power of God's presence.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Word of God, specifically from the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2, verse 24. Here's what it says: "Set out now and cross the Arnon Gorge. See, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his country. Begin to ...read more

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