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  • Jonathan Nelson avatar

    Now What?

    Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021
     | 2,744 views

    A sermon about the hope we have in the post-holiday season, when many are left asking, "Now what?"

    INTRO Have you ever noticed how the day after Christmas is kind of a letdown? There is always this build up to Christmas. Some of us have had the decorations hung for over a month. We have sung the songs, watched the movies, bought and wrapped the gifts, and cooked the meals. There is admittedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He Has Come

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021
     | 1,949 views

    He has Come- For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in His shall have eternal life!

    He has come John 3:16 Welcome to service everyone- I don’t know where you are listening to this from but we have gotten some snow- 10-20 inches depending on where you live. Parking lot cleared last night so we could tape the sermon. As we celebrate His coming, were also dealing with some snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Death In The Family

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    Martyrs for jesus come in many shapes and forms

    The scripture we read this morning is quite a grim text isn’t it, but in the eastern orthodox church they use this same scripture to celebrate the end of the Christmas story. In that church, they have set aside the 29th of December as a holy day. A holy day where they commemorate the lives of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Should I Do When I’m Not Sure Of God’s Leading? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    This passage deals with the myth that the Magi followed the Star of Bethlehem all the way to Jerusalem. In truth, the star disappeared and then reappeared after they were in Jerusalem. The message applies this phenomenon to the way that God often guides

    STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The Magi followed the star from their homes all the way to Jesus. - This is the version of the story that we’ve seen shared in countless Christmas plays, movies, and cards. - And, as we’re going to be discussing at several points in this series, the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Unto You Is Born - A Savior Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 3, 2023
     | 2,899 views

    There are many stories about people being saved that could be pulled from history today, but I am going focus on just one.

    Alba 12-3-2023 UNTO YOU IS BORN – A SAVIOR Luke 2:11 An online Reader's Digest story entitled, “What to do when you’re kidnapped at gunpoint”, updated November 24, 2022 shared the following: Around 9:30 on a cold March morning, a 17-year-old girl was carjacked at gunpoint in Wildwood, New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Someone To Calm Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,582 views

    A fourth deep need I have is for someone to calm me.

    SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO CALM ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN Three small boys were in a Christmas play at church. They represented the three wise men and they were to give their gifts to baby Jesus. The first boy stepped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God’s Gift To Mankind: A Lamb Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    The focus of our personal ministries should be introducing and calling attention to Jesus Christ, not ourselves.

    God’s Gift to Mankind: A Lamb (John 1:19-34) 1. For about 14 years, I have been teaching AWANA. I teach each of our three division, beginning with a puppet skit and then a flannel graph lesson with felt figures… 2. I taught the Christmas Story to the Sparks, K=2nd grade…then Austin helped me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Peace Of Christ: A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2025
     | 329 views

    Isaiah 9:2-7, in four ways shows us the Peace of Christ: A Light in the Darkness through: 1) Proclaiming the Light of Peace (Isaiah 9:2), 2) Promising Peace from Joy (Isaiah 9:3-4), 3) Preparing for Lasting Peace (Isaiah 9:5), and finally: 4) Presenting the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6-7).

    Isaiah 9:2-7. [2] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. [3] You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Getting To Know Jesus, #7 - Parables Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    Jesus used stories to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven. We can learn from His stories, and learn to illustrate the Kingdom to others with stories from our walk with Jesus

    Stories; who likes stories? A good story is something you remember. Can anyone recall a story they were told as a child before they went to bed? How about some of the stories you were told around a campfire, out in the woods, with someone holding a flashlight under their chin….ooohhh scary! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Is Truth? (Jesus Is Messiah) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    This is a sermon focusing on who Jesus really is... it points to Christmas and casts a shadow of the Cross over the nativity.

    John 18:33-37 Pilate entered the praetorium 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 do others say it to you about me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and chief priests have handed you over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Lohse avatar

    Narnia: Aslan Is On The Move Series

    Contributed by Scott Lohse on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    I am preaching a series on Narnia during advent/ including Christmas eve to explore the Christian symbolism of this story.

    11-27-05 “Aslan is on the Move” Rev. Scott Lohse Hello, My name is Lucy Pevensie and now I dwell in the land beyond the sea (which I have since come to know as heaven) but I was just a youngster living in Britain during the second World War when the story I want to share with you all began. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    A Fresh Touch From God Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    The Christmas Touch - part 3 Lessons learned from the shepherds.

    Advent: This morning our journey to Bethlehem continues. The season surrounds us and the pace quickens as we count down the final days to Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle we sometimes suffer from tunnel vision. We’ll wake up one day and realize Christmas has come and gone and we missed what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024
     | 954 views

    Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

    Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Staying In Character

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

    When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Joseph Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, Reading: Matthew chapter 1 verse 18-25. ill: • 800,000 words in the English language. • 300,000 are technical terms. • Average person knows about 10,000 words; • And on average uses about 5,000 words. Words of course play an important part in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren