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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    His Name Is Called Immanuel Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,659 views

    Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." The theme of this inital sermon is that in the birth of Jesus, God has come to us in human flesh and is our source of strength.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS CALLED IMMANUEL --ISAIAH 7:10-17, MATTHEW 1:18-23, Hebrews 2:14-18 Everyone is familiar with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are star crossed lovers. Their families are bitter enemies. In Act II, Scene Two is the famous balcony ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Randall Bergsma avatar

    It's A Wonderful Life, Even When My Plans Go Awry Series

    Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,648 views

    Sometimes our plans and dreams don’t work out, but what makes life wonderful is accepting the hopeful truth that God has plans for us, and they are very good.

    Intro: Today we’re beginning an Advent series tied together by the film It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s likely you’re familiar with it. It airs on television almost every year. It sells in Target every Christmas. It was first created in 1946, That makes this year it’s 60th Anniversary. 60 years! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 20,384 views

    A sermon exploring the theological truth taught by this familiar and beloved Christmas hymn.

    (Read Text) I want to encourage you to turn to hymn number 143, "O Little Town Of Bethlehem." The words of this beloved Christmas carol were written by Phillip Brooks. Brooks was pastor of the Holy Trinity Episcopal church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1869 to 1891. He was recognized as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Isaiah's Audacious Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 47,230 views

    One can never start too early to get ready for something really big.

    Isaiah’s Audacious Hope Isaiah 7:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/3/06 Do you know that after today, there are only 21 more shopping days left until Christmas? Some people panic when they hear this but for me it means that I still have three weeks before I have to begin my shopping! Doesn’t it seem like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

    LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Even Shepherds Are Included Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,851 views

    Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

    Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grestest Gift Ever Given

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    Beyond description...Beyond deserving!

    THE GREATEST GIFT EVER GIVEN 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. How poor and worthless are the gifts that we will give when compared to the greatest gift ever given. I. THE GIVER OF THE GIFT John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Footprints Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 29,597 views

    Discover the three componenets to courage in this message from the life of Joseph.

    “Footprints of Courage” Matthew 1:18-25 Could I have all the men in the room stand? Let’s be honest men – being a man takes a lot of courage. It doesn’t require much to be male, but to be a man – God’s kind of man – takes much courage. As those seated look around, I hope they are seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Lights Out? Lights On!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    Ice Storms of 2006: How to be lights of Christmas--My family and I have learned some important lessons this week we would not likely learn if our power was on. Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint Template, and many more Christmas sermons.

    Lights Out? Lights On! John 19:26-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightsOutLightsOn.html ----- Don’t you love Christmas lights? I do. But we cannot turn on our tree…our generator is just barely able to keep up w/ the furnace and fridge at present. But last night in our dark neighborhood we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    O Little Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    Learn the story behind the writing this Christmas carol and the message in the carol

    Heritage Hills Baptist Church December 30, 2007 Title: O Little Town of Bethlehem Text: various Introduction: I have one more message to give you in the series on stories behind the writing of the Christmas carols and the message in the song themselves. Today we will study “O Little Town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Birth Announcements Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    The Birth Announcement to the Shepherds, is also an announcement to you and I.

    Birth Announcements December 16, 2007 Luke 2:8-20 If you had to rate yourself in terms of how popular you are, how would you rate yourself? Would you be an 8 or 9, really popular and sought after? Or would you be a 4 or 5; people know you, but you’re not really popular, or are you in the lower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Surprise! Surprise! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
     | 5,379 views

    The surprise announcement and coming of Christ gives us His love.

    Surprise! Surprise! December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 There are some surprises that are wonderful. A surprise birthday party! A surprise visit by a dear friend. A surprise check in the mail. ✵ Russian poet Boris Pasternak said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    God's Christmas Gift: Our Past Doesn't Determine Our Future Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    The skeletons in Jesus’ family tree demonstrate how Jesus would be the savior and redeemer of the world.

    Several years ago I remember getting very interested in my family tree, my genealogy. I can’t remember why. Perhaps it was the old black and white pictures my grandfather showed us of our ancestors and their stories I never knew. What brought them from Germany to the U.S.? Did they come to here ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Children Of God

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,112 views

    “I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us--yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.”

    Children of God Isaiah 63__7-14 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 First Sun. after. Christmas First: Is. 63:7-14 : Gal 4:4-7 Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23 Psalm 111 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. At the beginning of our Old Testament reading for today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Epiphany Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    The Magi heard the Word of God from the mouth of the most wicked man in the kingdom, Herod; never the less, the Holy Spirit used that word to establish faith in them moving them to continue their journey to worship the one, true king.

    The Epiphany of our Lord Matthew 2__1-12 Sun, Jan 6, 2008 First: Is. 60:1-6 Epistle: Eph. 3:1-12 Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-11 (12-15) There is a story that I heard so long ago that I can’t remember who first told it. I strongly suspect that it is not a true story, but I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican