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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    No Weapon Formed Against You-Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    No weapon formed against us can defeat us when we stay true to the Lord as Mary found out in the Christmas story.

    No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper 12/20/98 Christmas Sunday Luke 1:26-38 Matt. 1:18-25, 2:13-18 Have you ever had the experience of planning to make something absolutely wonderful and at the last moment something went wrong and messed it all up? Have you ever played in a game, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

    The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Man Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

    4th Sunday in Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Man of Faithfulness"   A father was telling his small son the story about the lost sheep who left the other 99. He explained, how the little sheep crawled through the hold in the fence -- running and skipping and playing in the sunshine. Out of the woods came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 341 ratings
     | 77,063 views

    Chances are your "perfect Christmas" will have some interruptions.

    Christmas In The Real World Series Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 1 of 3 December 1, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Show clips of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation *No perfect Christmas speech *Grandma saying grace *National ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    Joseph: On Being A Real Father

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 13,317 views

    This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

    JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Joseph A Good Dad - Father's Day

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,432 views

    Joseph loved his wife, didn’t expect a perfect child, and did all that he could for his family. Today’s dads may be able to gain some insight from Joseph.

    “Was Joseph A Good Dad?” Matthew 1:18-25 (Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:41-52) Father’s Day, June 15, 2003 Purpose: By taking a closer look at Jesus’ dad, today’s dads may be able to gain some insight on responsible fatherhood. Introduction… Someone wrote these humorous word entitled, "The World ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    What Does Christmas Mean?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,736 views

    As a Christian I have four responses to Christmas.

    What is Christmas? Mt. 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

    A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 249 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

    Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Seven Prophecies Concerning The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    There are seven great Old Testament prophecies concerning the birth of the Messiah that prove beyond question that Jesus is the Christ.

    SEVEN PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST "And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." II Peter 1:19. There are seven great Old Testament prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Believing The Best In Others Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    We often overlook the life of Joseph in the birth story of Jesus and in doing so miss valuable life lessons

    Believing the Best in Others Each year we hear the Christmas story, how Jesus was born of a virgin, in a stable, in Bethlehem during the time of a Roman census. In the midst of our celebration we have images of Mary and baby Jesus while we push to the back Mary’s husband Joseph. Not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Immanuel: God With Us

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 19,837 views

    A Christmas sermon illustrating the reality of God’s presence in our world and in our lives.

    IMMANUEL: GOD IS WITH US Matthew 1:18-23; Text: v.23 SCRIPTURE: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    All I (Really) Want For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    Joseph thought he knew what he wanted: freedom from embarassment, a normal life, a few friends to support him. But in listening to the Spirit he found that what he really wanted was to love and to be loved, to be significant, and to be understood by God.

    What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those curmudgeons who thinks we should do away with giving gifts at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s all very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Emmanuel, "God With Us"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    God is with us if we will but realize it

    Emmanuel “God with us” Matt 1:18-25 1. GOD WITH US IN THE FLESH 1 Tim. 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, far exceeding our understanding 1. He appeared in a human body. 2. Was approved by the Spirit. 3. Was seen by angels. 4. He was proclaimed among all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of His names gives the Christmas season meaning.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Our kids’ names (p) 1. Abigail Jo = “Father’s Joy”, woman who cared for David and his men when he was running from King Saul (1 Samuel 25) and later married David after her husband died. Jo is a family name belonging to her mother, grandmother, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ