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How God Calms His Children

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 12, 2003

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We can rejoice because God calms us with the promise that he is with us to save us.

“Calm” is probably the last word that would characterize these few days before Christmas. This is especially true for children. I remember when I was a child – waiting for Christmas seemed to be an eternity. And the closer the holiday came, the more excited I would become. Sometimes, moms and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Presence Of Freedom

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006

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Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Singing For Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 18, 2006

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4th Sunday in Advent

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) "Singing for Joy" 39 ¶ In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

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Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming, When?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 21, 2005

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A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

First Sunday Advent Mark 13:24-37 "Jesus is coming, When?" 1 Corinthians 1 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Readings 2007

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 13, 2007

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Advent readings. Different from the traditional. Five readings, one for each sunday and one for Christmas eve. Theme: Jesus is our Hope, Jesus has Dominion, Jesus is our Strength, Jesus is full of Glory, Jesus is the essence of Love. Just print and use.

These are a little different take than the traditional advent reading. If you are looking for something different this might be for you. I send out a letter to the persons reading a week before they are to read. With copy in hand, they first read the Scripture, then light the candles as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacred Peace Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Dec 10, 2007

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For the second Sunday of Advent, we look to what Jesus has to say about peace.

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 [the shepherds] were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great News!

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2010

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The birth announcements by the angels 2000 years ago was great news. Like the shepherds we need to get the news, celebrate the news and spread the news.

GREAT NEWS It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Word Became Flesh! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 17, 2010

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The Word came to life among us! There are three reasons as to why in our text.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we rapidly approach Christmas this coming Saturday I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas! • We have been examining the subject over the past couple of weeks as to why Jesus is so special! • Last week we saw that Jesus is the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise, Shame, And Fulfillment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2010

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Advent 1986: Everyone goes through a dynamic of promise, leading to shame, then leading to fulfillment, if we understand fulfillment as the presence of God.

I like the little quip about the fellow who offered His prayer with all sincerity and with tremendous urgency. “Lord," he said, "Lord, give me the gift of patience, and give it to me right now!” Well, at least he knew his need even if he did not exactly demonstrate an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 27, 2009

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Jesus is the Bread of Life that satisfies our deepest needs and cares for us. Are we truly satisfied or is the direction we take leaving us wanting again and again?

Bread of Life Griffith Baptist Church – 3/1/09 A.M. Service Text: John 6:30-35 (30-51) Key verse: John 6:33 - For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. Premise: Jesus is the Bread of Life that satisfies our deepest needs and cares for us. Are we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Hope - Christmas Eve 2009

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 26, 2009

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We have hope for life now and for life eternal because of God sending His Son and working out His plan.

A Time for Hope Advent Conspiracy – Christmas Eve 12/24/2009 Introduction It’s a Wonderful Life – No hope Video (Scene beginning at Martini’s Bar to the point right before Clarence jumps in water off the bridge) Slide after video Have you ever felt hopeless like George Bailey? What should be an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of God Part 4

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

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Now, we are wrapping up our series on fear. Three weeks ago we looked at Zechariah, a saintly old man who had lived his life with unanswered prayers. Two weeks ago, we looked at Mary. The angel told her not to be afraid of God changing her plans for her l

FEAR OF GOD Part 4 TEXT: Luke 2:8-20 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Incarnation

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2011

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The Word creates the universe and all that is within it and centuries later he presents Himself in human form as a helpless little baby, all to woo us.

Incarnation Advent #3 Dec 11, 2011 Blackness. Deep, inky, heavy, darkness. The kind that presses in from all sides, crushing, chaotic and formless, and yet powerful. It is not eyes-shut blackness – it is eyes wide open blackness, pupils straining to dilate further, desperate for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Reject Him Or Receive Him?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2012

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Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people would rather have no gift at all. Unfortunately, some people respond to the gift

WILL YOU REJECT HIM OR RECEIVE HIM? John 1:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Talk about receiving bad Christmas gifts. [slideshow]. Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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