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Christmas
Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 7, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas
Contributed on Dec 7, 2007
Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.
EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously ...read more
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2. Preparation For The Visitation
Contributed on Dec 15, 2014
The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.
PREPARATION FOR THE VISITATION THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph in the first Christmas teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope. • Christmas is all about celebrating Jesus – the Saviour of the ...read more
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3. Come Let Us Adore Him
Contributed on Dec 14, 2007
The old Christmas Carol declares, “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, o come ye, o come ye, to Bethlehem.” Christmas is about welcoming Christ, worshipping Christ, and witnessing for Christ.
COME LET US ADORE HIM: THE WELCOME, WITNESS AND WORSHIP OF CHRISTMAS OPENING TEXT: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah ...read more
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4. The Emmanuel Factor: Healing And Miracle Service
Contributed on Dec 22, 2007
The Christmas Story is about the Emmanuel Factor – the presence of Jesus – Heaven Invading Earth. And because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, we can expect miracles in our lives today!
THE EMMANUEL FACTOR: WHEN HEAVEN INVADES EARTH HEALING AND MIRACLE SERVICE OPENING TEXT: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us.” (Matthew 1:23). THE BIG IDEA: The Christmas Story is about the ...read more
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5. Wise Men Still Seek The King
Contributed on Dec 21, 2008
The wise men from the east teach us two valuable lessons. If we want to experience the joy of Christmas, then we must seek the King, and worship Him today.
WISE MEN STILL SEEK THE KING INTRO: (From Sermon Central dot com). Retailers of all sorts are frantically slashing prices on their merchandise to entice consumers to buy more stuff, to get more goodies. Here are some 2008 sample ads collected in one week: • Wal-Mart wants us to buy more ...read more
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6. Rediscovering The Joy Of Christmas
Contributed on Dec 19, 2009
Christmas declares, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that we would experience the good tidings of great joy proclaimed by the angels 2,000 years ago.
REDISCOVERING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly ...read more
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7. The Spirit Of Christmas
Contributed on Dec 5, 2010
What is the true spirit of Christmas? To do good, be rich in good works, and to give generously to others.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (December 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: I love Christmas – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Discuss: Family memories, favourite Christmases. Looking forward to my family coming for Christmas this ...read more
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8. Christmas: Good News For Underdogs, Outcasts And Lonely
Contributed on Dec 7, 2011
God has good news for the underdogs, the outcasts and the lonely. The good news is that we can experience the joy, peace and hope that Christmas is all about.
GOOD NEWS FOR UNDERDOGS, OUTCASTS AND LONELY OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing. Remembering the loss of a loved one, or the pressure to have the ‘perfect’ Christmas can overwhelm ...read more
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9. Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts
Contributed on Dec 14, 2011
It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.
CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for ...read more
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10. Christmas Presence
Contributed on Dec 21, 2011
God loves to give good gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.
CHRISTMAS PRESENCE ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is ...read more
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11. Jesus Is The Reason For The Season
Contributed on Dec 31, 2012
Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and experiencing His joy, peace and hope.
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON (Dec. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing. Remembering the loss of a loved one, or the pressure to have the ...read more