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Hope Out Of Darkness

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

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At Cadillac Mountain, dawn hits that ridge before the rest of the country. Isaiah 9 speaks to a people in predawn darkness and promises a light that breaks in. Advent says that light has a name, Jesus, and His coming turns yokes into freedom, fear into joy, and night into morning.

You know, I recently had the chance to take a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine. And there's this place there, Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park - where you can be the first person in America to see the sunrise. Imagine that. Wouldn’t that be cool to be able to say that you were one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Magnanimity Of God’s Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

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As we gather this Christmas Sunday, there is a tension in the air, one that is often masked by the lights, the decorations, and the festive songs. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of Christmas—the gifts, the food, the joy. But do we ever stop to reflect on the true weight of this season?

The Magnanimity of God’s Love December 22, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Psalm 24:3-10 John 1:14, 3:16 Introduction: The Tension of Christmas As we gather this Christmas Sunday, there is a tension in the air, one that is often masked by the lights, the decorations, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-10, John 1:14, John 3:16

Denomination: Brethren

Have You Lost Your Song?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003

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We tend to lose our song in life and need to get it back.

INTRO.- Have you lost your song? Have you lost your ability to sing? Or it may be that you never had it in the first place. Have you lost your enthusiasm for living? Have you lost your joy for living? ILL.- Listen to the story about Chippie the parakeet. A Texas newspaper carried this story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message For Everyone

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 22, 2021

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The Apostle John shares with us a Message for everyone - 1. Jesus has paid the price for our forgiveness 2. We can grow into Oneness with Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity)

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17 Theme: A Message for Everyone The Apostle John wants to share a Message with everyone – 1. Jesus has paid the price for all your sins – Receive His Salvation 2. We can grow into Oneness With Him and Others (Spiritual Maturity) INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Hebrews 5:11-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Eve Celebration

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

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Promise made, promise kept. When you hear these words, you can draw an arch from the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the Old Testament is the promise made and the New Testament is the promise kept.

Merry Christmas to your family and your family. We are grateful you are joining us for our Christmas Eve celebration. We are delighted to have you join us this evening. I love hearing the strings celebrate Christmas for us and this team did not disappoint. Christmas is celebrated for many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35, Matthew 4:12-16, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

26 - It's Love That Really Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 6, 2021

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This is the 26th of 30 Studies in the Book of Romans and talks about the love that we need to share with one another as believers in Jesus.

Romans 14:14-17 14 I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejected! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2020

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What does it mean that Jesus was despised and rejected? Are we who call ourselves Christians guilty of despising the Son of God, even rejecting Him? The message is a challenge to examine our lives to ensure that we honour Christ Jesus the Saviour.

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” [1] During these festive days of celebrating the birth of the Son of God, Christ is the unrecognized guest at multiplied tables ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Not Ashamed To Bear His Name - 1 Peter 4:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2026

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There was a time when calling yourself a Christian carried social respectability. Today, it carries suspicion, mockery, or quiet marginalisation. In universities, in offices, online spaces, and sometimes even within families, the name of Christ can bring misunderstanding or rejection.

Not Ashamed to Bear His Name - 1 Peter 4:16 (NLT) Introduction: The Cost and the Crown There was a time in our nation when calling yourself a Christian carried social respectability. Today, in many settings, it carries suspicion, mockery, or quiet marginalisation. In universities, in offices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16, John 15:18-20, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Acts 5:41, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, Romans 10:9-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Shall We Call Him? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 17, 2025

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Isaiah gives us this title for Jesus – Mighty God. What does that do for you? Jesus is not only able to give perfect advice; He is also able to supply us with the power to heed it. Because He is a Mighty God, Jesus is able to enable you to achieve what He advises!

Traci and I have three adult children. We named them at birth, but we have them nicknames through the years. I will share one. When our children were little, we watched our fair share of the cartoon, SpongeBob Squarepants. There are a number of characters on the show, but one stuck out. The owner ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Holy Living – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

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Holiness is not a burden but a pathway to abundant life. It brings supernatural peace, divine fruitfulness, honour, wisdom, and eternal rewards. The call to holiness is a call to true victory in Christ.

THE BENEFITS OF HOLY LIVING – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 35:8 – “And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Psalm 92:12-14, Hebrews 12:10, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

House Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

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One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Peace Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

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Paul teaches us that, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace," and that’s what we’re going to highlight today, the peace, "patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Let’s talk about p

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PEACE Galatians 5:22,23 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to continue my series on Fruit That is Never Out of Season. Let’s look at what Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22,23 about the fruit of the spirit. Let’s begin there. Paul teaches us that, "The fruit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2007

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Some look for great joy when they reach their final destination. GOD’S PLAN IS TO LOVE THE JOURNEY AS WE GO. IF WE LOVE THE JOURNEY WE WILL LOVE THE DESTINATION. You don’t need a change of position, you need a change of heart, a change of attitudes to fin

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. Your life can become so mundane that it seems like an endless trap. If you have lost the joy in your family and home, hard times lie ahead. We must search God’s word and see the value of joy and seek God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For This Purpose I Was Born Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2018

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Jesus' testimony before Pilate spoke of the purpose of His coming. Though we speak of joy and peace in Christ, it is essential that He came to bring salvation. This He has done through presenting His life as a sacrifice. Those who believe are ushered into His Kingdom.

“Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?’ Pilate answered, ‘Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 12, 2015

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In this world were we see such an abundance of well-publicised bad news. It’s refreshing to renew our interest in this ancient proclamation of Good News Do not be afraid Good news Great Joy For All Nations A Child is Born Glory to God Peace on earth

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

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