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  • Tom Doubt avatar

    The Cost Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,649 views

    The COST of Christmas includes the Cause of our salvation, the futile Contradiction of the truth of God’s sign, and the Calvary payment plan.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE COST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:33-35 BACKGROUND: A. Two weeks ago, we began looking at the “C”s of Christmas. The 1st “C” was the Coming as the shoot from the stump of Jesse that will have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Eighth Day Is Like New Year's Day

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,339 views

    how Jesus’ circumcision gives us hope for the new year

    December 31, 2003 Luke 2:21 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. (NIV) On the first day, God said, “let there be light,” and there was light. On the second day, God separated the waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Gift Of Christ, The Great Pursuit

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,252 views

    In this message we will unwrap the awesome gift of Christ that tells us that we are pursued by God!

    “The Gift Of Christ” The Gifts Of Christmas – part three 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Will You Do With The Christmas Message?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    Short devotional message for a Christmas service.

    What Will You Do with the Christmas Message? Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday, December 21, 2003 Introduction In the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2, we read about the reaction the shepherds had after being told of the arrival of the Savior. 1. They listened to the message. They took it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Peter Parry avatar

    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "God Stole The Show"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org How many of you have ever seen a Christmas pageant or been in one? Each time the scene is basically the same—isn’t it? You’ve got the manger in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Things Aren't Always What They Seem

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

    A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is The Love? (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    A complete order of service and talks for a Christmas Day All Age Celebration- building up to a rap of ’where is the love?’. Answer: "it’s in the manger, yo!"

    Order of service- Christmas day 2003 Props: camcorder, nativity set (minus Jesus), Jesus hidden somewhere near manger (or have Him re-appear) reindeer hat, tacky singing Santa, readers, audio going into pa, jokes 10am Carols playing as folks come in. Welcome & Happy Christmas! - jokes Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Evangelism: Shepherd Style Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,445 views

    We can learn a lesson from the Shepherds: We have encountered the life-changing power of Jesus, as are called to share our experience of the Newborn King with all those we meet.

    “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2) Thus begins the prophet Isaiah’s description of the Messiah. When the Messiah comes, those who feel like they’ve been walking around in the dark will be bathed in light, such as the brightness of day. I wonder if that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Christmas Day - Its Implications

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

    Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 9,856 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

    SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Jesus And Dallas Cowboys Jackets

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    Christmas 1: Mary and Joseph had settled into the normal routines of life. But when Jesus was 12 years old, they were reminded of Who Jesus was and what He came to do.

    About 22 years ago we lived in Virginia Beach, VA. On one occasion, Sofi and I went to the mall with our, then, 2 young sons – one was 6 the other about 4 years of age. Sofi thought that I had the kids, and I thought that she had them. And before we knew it, we had become separated from our younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Childhood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    Looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. A Sermon on the boyhood of Jesus when Mary and Joseph forgot Jesus. From approximately age 2 thru 30 very little is known except this passage in Luke which relates to us an incident that takes place when Jesus

    The Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:39-52 Introduction The years between the birth of Christ and the beginning of his earthly ministry at age 30 are referred to as “the Silent Years.” For some reason known only to God, He has chosen to reveal very little of the childhood, youth, and early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    In God's Time

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,501 views

    God makes the decisions

    In God’s Time We all have dreams. I’m not talking about the kind of dreams you have when you’re sleeping. I’m thinking more along the lines of the kind that kids have. Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. You know, things like being a singer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed