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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Flight To Egypt

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    After all the excitement and celebration, Jesus and his parents are alone. The realities of the opposition to Christ are to be dealt with.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of when I worked for land developer. After new subdivision launched, we would build model homes and have big opening celebration. Next day, I would return to fond lonely real estate agent waiting for a potential buyer to come. The reality of the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    I Want Christmas To Be Over!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    Christmas can be difficult and sometimes you just can’t wait until it is over. This sermon looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and what it must have been like for him.

    Maybe you can relate to this. I got this story from a friend of mine, and it tells the story of how the tradition of putting the angel of top of the tree began. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Call His Name Jesus

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    A Chrismas message surrounding the precious name of Jesus.

    Call His Name “Jesus” Mathew 1:21 Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Matthew 1:18-25 First we looked at the Names of Jesus, especially Immanuel. This week, I would like to concentrate on just the name Jesus. We see it here in verse 21 I. It is a particular name. A.Given to Mary, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing The Unbelievable

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    Jospeh was just the first one to see how upside down Christ really was going to make the world.

    Believing the Unbelievable (Reasoning with the Unreasonable?) Intro: There’s a book out you’ve probably heard of – it’s called Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus, and its general point is that Men & Woman pretty much live on different planets. Well, when it came to finding out about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Journey From Then Til Now Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    4th in Christmas Series. Written and Preached Christmas Eve by Associate Minister, Steve Higgs.

    From Then Till Now 12/24/02 Have you ever noticed how Christmas a very polarizing holiday? People either really love Christmas or they really dislike it. Let me give you a few examples: For every person that says, “I can’t wait to be able spend some extra time with my family”, there is another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary And Joseph And The Case For Marriage

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    THis message will help us to think critically about marriage- why marriage is to be between one woman and one man, for a lifetime. As society’s definitions change, the Christian idea of marriage needs to be more definite than ever.

    “Mary and Joseph and the Case for Marriage” Matthew 1:18-25 One of my favorite radio programs, when I get the chance to listen to it, is the Prairie Home Companion, In one episode Garrison Keillor tells the fanciful tale of John Tollefson. John leaves Minnesota, moves to New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises Of Christmas

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    A Sign, A Son, A Savior. A simple message for Christmas.

    The Promises of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Intro. Joseph was concerned about his betrothed wife, now with child. In a dream an angel brought to him the promises of Christmas. 1. There would be a sign. Matt. 1:20c -“for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.” -The virgin birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlikely Characters Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    A message regarding the character of Joseph and Mary.

    Unlikely Characters of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 7, 2003 Introduction We continue our look at the gospel of Matthew this week, as we count down the days to Christmas. Today we¡¦re going to look at what we can learn about the lives of Mary and Joseph, and my hope is that you¡¦ll walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Absurdity Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

    The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    Questions and answers to the possibilities of who Jesus was.

    This is the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning celebration of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of Christ’s second coming. We will break from our monthly message series to help us prepare for Christmas in a meaningful way. This is a tough task. I’m competing with the millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,003 views

    Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

    Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    There Is No Greater Name Than Jesus!

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,994 views

    His name is above all others

    THERE IS NO GREATER NAME THAN JESUS Matt. 1:21 We come to this time of the year to think of what God has done to give us the gift of life. I would like to center our thoughts on the name He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Emmanuel - God With Us!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,953 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 1:21-23.

    Emmanuel ¡V God with Us! Matthew 1:21-23 John 1:1-3, 10-14 December 14, 2003 Introduction This morning we continue our look at the Christmas story as related in Matthew. Last week we read from Matthew 1:18-25, which in those eight verses gives us a quick synopsis of the miracle of Jesus¡¦ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Born Of A Virgin Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

    “I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Wonder Of God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    God’s wondrous work should solicit three responses from us.

    Matthew 1:18-25 The Wonder of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 14, 2003 The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year. It is a time enjoyed around the world by people of all kinds of religious backgrounds and by people with no religious background. It is celebrated by people of differing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist