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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    O Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 17, 2023
     | 1,089 views

    A sermon message about how we don't have to be alone because of Emmanuel, "God with Us".

    Title: Christmas Playlist: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Theme: Remind us that Jesus came so that we don’t have to be lonely. Text: Matthew 1:18 - 23 Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Christ Comes: The Hope Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    This is the first in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. It is expository and alliterated.

    When Christ Comes: The Hope of His Return! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s, When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Imagine you are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Returning To Our First Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,921 views

    Third in a Series on Revelation dealing with the letter to ephesus and the loss of their first love.

    I.PROLOGUE 1:1-20 II.Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) I want to clarify two issues related to all seven churches before we focus in on each individual message. The first issue has to do with the interpretive approach. How you interpret these messages will depend on which method ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Last Words - First Words

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019
     | 6,430 views

    Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

    Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    O Come, O Come, Immanuel

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,954 views

    Some today may think life is so terrible an affliction upon them that God seems to have forgotten to be gracious. I preach today that the Christ is born The grace of God is upon you today. Today, through the darkness shines the light Today, the t

    “O Come, O Come, Immanuel!” Pastor Allan Kircher 25 December 2011 Isaiah 40:1-2 Introduction Only ten hour’s more/Pacific Coast/13 short hours/Atlantic coast,  And another Christmas will be but a memory. A Few moments more to linger in the colorful radiance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Come, O Come Emmanuel

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    God is with us.

    O Come, O Come Emmanuel November 29, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is with us. Focus Passage: Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here's how he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Over Coming Battle Fatigue

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Apr 25, 2023
     | 1,963 views

    The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” If we are fighting the good fight, we are subject to battle fatigue.

    OVERCOMING BATTLE FATIGUE The first line of the hymn Peace in the Valley reflects the discouragement that often fills the hearts of weary travelers: “Well, I’m so tired and so weary, but I must go along; till the Lord comes and calls me away.” Most of us want that call to be like Abraham’s, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Depart From The First Love

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    A lesson from the Ephesus church

    Title: Do not Depart from the First Love Text: Acts 19; Revelations 2:1-5 Introduction After a season of revival, there is a tendency for God’s people to depart from him. This cycle of Revival, Departure, Repentance and Return is repeated again and again in scriptures and even in church history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "A Dinner Invitation. Are You Coming?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,536 views

    In this parable, you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to Christ. At first, we will look at the flimsy excuses given, and then we will lay open their hearts to the truth!

    Title "A Dinner Invitation" > >Introduction: Jesus is having supper. Someone says, "Won’t it be wonderful when we are having supper with you when you come into your kingdom." Jesus gives this parable. > >In this parable you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Will Return Series

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011
     | 5,323 views

    ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years.

    ARTICLE 13 We believe in the pre-millennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second to reign on the earth a thousand years. Intro: The pre-millennial view holds that Christ will return to earth (this return ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Coming Attractions

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 1, 2015
     | 6,483 views

    What if we anticipated the second coming of Jesus Christ the way we anticipate the new Star Wars movie?

    December 18, 2015 is the date everyone…and I mean everyone…has been waiting on. That’s the date the latest installment of Star Wars will be released. It must be the most anticipated coming attraction of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens begins again (or continues, whichever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Proposition: When Jesus comes again He will come in power!

    The King Is Coming Text: Matt. 21:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Coming Together

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,405 views

    Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

    The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
     | 14,572 views

    Jesus makes it possible to come as you are, but impossible to leave as you came

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Into The Kingdom

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 A Sermon about being in the kingdom of God

      19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Matthew 21:23-32 "Coming Into the Kingdom 23* ¶ And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" 24* ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran