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Simplechristmas
Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Why Christmas Matters
Contributed on Dec 11, 2008
Part 1 of our series tied in to Advent Conspiracy. We called it "simplechristmas."
[This message was inspired by Rodney Buchanan’s excellent sermon on John 1:14 entitled, "The Word Made Flesh." You can find it here: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp ContributorID=&SermonID=41438] Stephen N. Collins Millville – 11/30/08 simplechristmas Part 1: Why Christmas ...read more
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2. Worship More, Spend Less
Contributed on Dec 11, 2008
Part 2 of our Advent Consiracy series, comparing and contrasting King Herod, the Wise Men, and how they parellel our lives today.
Stephen N. Collins Millville - 12/07/08 simplechristmas Part 2: Worship More, Spend Less Icebreaker: After assessing the cost of Christmas presents during the economic downturn, Larry called for a family meeting. He lined up his children and explained, "It’s too late to make adjustments ...read more
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3. Give Presence
Contributed on Dec 16, 2008
The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.
simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their ...read more
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4. Love All
Contributed on Dec 24, 2008
The final message of our Advent Conspiracy series entitled simplechristmas, focusing on the great love Jesus has shown the world through His coming and what it means for us. This message was preached on the Sunday of our Christmas musical program as the
Stephen N. Collins Millville – 12/21/08 simplechristmas Part 4: Love All [Cantata: Hope Has Hands] Song: The World Has Joy Medley -Joy. What is “joy?” What does it look like to have “joy?” How is someone who has “joy,” different from the rest of us? Isn’t it the same thing as just ...read more