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  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 19,146 views

    While Joseph was silent in the Scriptures, this quiet man of character left behind something that speaks much louder than his words ever could.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Do you have your Christmas shopping done for everyone on your list? When I was growing up, I always waited until Christmas Eve to begin shopping for my four sisters. They always dreaded opening my gifts because they never fit or they were just plain junk. I was offended ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,885 views

    There is not much said about Joseph, husband of Mary, but what is said shows us humility and willingness to follow God.

    Are you ready for Christmas Matt. 1:18-25 I suppose you have heard that question many times already. What people really mean by that is Did you finish your shopping? Did you mail out all your cards? Did you make out your calendar of where you are going and when? We call this the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,774 views

    A look at the name of Jesus and what it means for mankind.

    What’s In A Name? Matthew 1:18–25 INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey tells the story about a family just around Christmas. This family had a tradition, although not regular church goers, the mother and children would go to a Christmas Eve service, and the Father would stay home and read the paper. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tis The Season

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,127 views

    We examine the Christmas season, weeding through the "hub-bub" in a effort to find the true treasure in celebrating our Savior’s birth.

    Tis’ the Season . . . Matthew 1:18-23 I. Christmas makes us believe in miracles. (v. 18) A. What is a miracle? 1. Miracle = “a work of a supernatural origin and character that could not be produced by natural agents and means.” 2. Illus.: USA hockey beats Russia 1980? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    What Does Christmas Mean?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,749 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
     | 4,419 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
     | 10,573 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
     | 4,327 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

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Do We See What Isaiah Saw? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    What Isaiah saw that we need to see about Christmas. First in series.

    The Old Testament prophets were sometimes called "seers" because they were able to see things from God to be shared with others. Much of what they saw dealt with current events. But much of what the prophets saw also dealt with the future. Many times, like in today’s text, God dealt with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing The Best In Others Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,889 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

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    Immanuel: God With Us

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 19,878 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
     | 4,951 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
     | 10,203 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

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,989 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

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Because Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 310 ratings
     | 15,377 views

    Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

    BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ’Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist