Preparing The Soil
Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
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As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.
Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2Second Sunday of Advent - Year ADecxember 9, 2001Readings:* Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9* Mt. 3:1-12Preparing the SoilRemoving ObstaclesCreating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
The Most Important Decoration Of Them All
Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2001
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Let’s decorate our hearts and lives with real and true repentance this Advent season.
Matthew 3:1-12: The Most Important Decoration of them All.This past week, it didn’t feel like December – the temperature almost reached 70 degrees on Wednesday! Quite a change from last year at this time! But if you have any doubt that it really is December, then go to the mall, and you’ll ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
What To Do When The Bottom Falls Out
Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
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How to prepare for the storms of life.
James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv.TEXT: Mt. 7:24-27TOPIC: StormsTHEME: How to prepare for the storms of lifeWHAT TO DO WHEN THE BOTTOM FALLS OUTIntroduction:1. Do you know ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Only One Savior
Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001
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The Deity Of Christ.
James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv.TEXT: MT. 27:45, 51-54TOPIC: CalvaryTHEME: The Deity Of ChristONLY ONE SAVIORINTRODUCTION: 1. On a skull shaped hill, outside a city ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Fact Or Fiction Series
Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2001
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The significance of John’s call to repentance today
Swanton Novers 9-12-01Fact or Fiction Mt. 3:1-12On a cold Christmas Eve in 1818 Father Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) walked the three kilometres from his home -in the Austrian village of Oberndorf bei Salzburg - to visit his friend Franz Gruber (1787-1863) in the ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
2 Advent A
Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001
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John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ
2 Advent AMatthew 3:1-129 December 2001Rev. Roger HaugenOnce there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
The Angel's Message To Joseph: Salvation Series
Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
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The angel gave Joseph a message that changed his plans. We will want to obey God too, when we realize Jesus saves us from our sins.
The Christmas Angels – Part 3 CCCH 12-19-99INTRODUCTIONStep with me, if you will, for a moment into the world of the Middle East around 3 B.C. It’s difficult to do, I know, but we have a good reference here.A. After learning about Mary’s pregnancy, Joseph was faced with a tough decision. ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
How To Ruin Your Lives
Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 7, 2001
Lot’s escape from Soddom and Gommorah offers relevant insight on how to ruin your life - or things to avoid so that this does not happen.
Sometimes people just push the Lord too far. And this time it is the people of Sodom, a city on the plains of Jordan near the Dead Sea. Do we all remember the story of this town Sodom? Abraham leaves his home after making a covenant with God in chapter 12. He settles in the hills of Canaan, but ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
A Delicate Situation
Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001
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Faced with a decision such as the one Joseph faced, what would you decide to do? Could you believe Mary? Could you accept her situation? How about accepting God’s involvement in the event? What is your decision today?
This week at our house the Christmas decorations have been going up. It’s funny how even the hanging of the decorations have their traditions and rituals about them.Once every waterglobe is set out, once all the candles are lit, once every piece of evergreen garland is restretched from its long ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Seeing Is Believing--Sometimes
Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
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How is it that the guards at the tomb had first hand experience of the power of the resurrection, and yet, they chose not to believe?
I was amused by a cartoon of two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on the first Easter morning. Each is holding a mug of tea in his hand, and the sun is just rising above the horizon. One is encouraging the other. "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. As I see it, we have one more day of guarding the ...read more
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Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!
Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
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Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.
Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden.I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more
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Christmas Secrets
Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 9, 2001
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Hidden in our Christmas celebrations are the secrets of Jesus’ family tree. Come and discover the real meaning of Christmas.
Christmas SecretsMatthew 1:1-16 The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, "Christmas" and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
U-Turns Mandatory Series
Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001
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Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)
John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow.I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners.- - - - - - - - -Dear John ben Zechariah:The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more
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God's Wisdom Works Series
Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
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Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.
September 30, 2001The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3INTRODUCTIONWho would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Averting Your Worst Nightmare Series
Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
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To avoid the nightmare of not being recognized by Jesus, I must recognize the truth and live by it.
September 23, 2001The Doorway to Heaven – Part 2INTRODUCTIONOnce in awhile I’ll have dreams that I can remember in the morning. For some reason it doesn’t happen that often. Kim on the other hand is a practically a professional dreamer. In fact, this has been one of the single most ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
