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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Ponderings

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    The impact of meditating on meaningful events in our lives.

    Ponderings 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tom Lawson avatar

    It Was Not A Silent Night

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

    It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,620 views

    If we could choose what we wanted for Christmas... would it be peace on earth?

    Peace On Earth - Christmas 2002 12/21/02 Opening Statement…. What do you want for Christmas? If you could have one thing….if you could have anything you desire for Christmas this year, what would it be? Think about that statement for a few moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    And It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,351 views

    This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

    “AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Patience Of Simeon Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    This is a first person sermon from Simeon’s perspective. It looks at his life and how he waited patiently for the coming Messiah.

    Simeon- A Portrait of Patience Intro. Allow me if you will to recreate for you, retell if you will a story about a man. A man who is often overlooked in the Christmas story. If you were to break down his character, give him a portrait, he would be the portrait of patience. He waited his entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Feel Insignificant? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    Luke 2 teaches us that Jesus purposefully came to those who no one would choose - from a young poor couple to outcast shepherds. Learn also about his ordinary/extraordinary childhood.

    Luke chapter 2 is very unique - it is the only place where we learn in detail what happened at the birth of Christ - again, evidence that Luke may have gotten the story from Mary herself. It is the only place where we see Jesus presented for circumcision at the Temple, and the only gospel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mothers Are Special

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,498 views

    This is an uplifting, encouraging sermon with a different spin, for Mother’s Day.

    Today God has an encouraging word for all you moms here today… And He’s bringing it to you through the example of the two most famous moms in history. ? Who can tell me who they are? 1: Eve, mother of mankind and of the age of the law and judgment. GO EVE!!! 2: Mary, mother of our Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    On A Cold Dark Hilltop

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 20,930 views

    A Christmas sermon in poetry

    Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Original Christmas Missionaries Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    Original Christmas Missionaries-The Shepherds. They received a DECLARATION- Good News from Heaven. They got busy with DECORATION decorating lives with the message of Gods Love(Jesus). Showed DEDICATION to praising & glorifying God. #1 in series Christm

    This is sermon #1 in a series I am doing called Christmas originals. The sermon can certainly stand alone or be preached in series. There are powerpoint slides available at the end of this sermon. Christmas Missionaries LK 2:8-16 The Christmas narrative from LK chapter 2 introduces us to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Things Worth Remembering At Christmas

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, we should remember the things found in Luke 2 about the first Christmas

    Intro: At Christmas, we should re-visit and remember the following aspects of the first Christmas from Luke chapter 2 I. The SHEPHERDS (V.8) Angels announcement to the "common man" in fact, the "lower than common" in that society. II. The SIGN (V.9-12) "lying in a manger"= ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Biggest Blessing Of All

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    A sermon about the blessing of Christ - to go along with our Bethlehem Candle Service- 2nd week of Advent.

    Every year in Mesa, Arizona, the Mormon Temple puts on their Christmas display. It is a fantastic sight to see! There must be millions of lights, and the sight of those displays is truly awesome. If you want to go see them, you will spend at least a half hour looking for a place to park, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hick Town Heroes

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,808 views

    The coming of Jesus is the greatest event in all of history. Yet, He did not come with great fanfare or with parades or announcements to kings. Jesus was not born in a large town. Jesus’ birth was announced to simple people... the hicks... who became h

    HICK TOWN HEROES LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION… Hick Test (http://www.geocities.com/jam_ieg/stud.html) * If the number of cattle out number the amount of people in your town * If you can’t find your town on a map * If your next door neighbor lives more then a mile away * If you can hold your breath ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,583 views

    The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

    Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 632 ratings
     | 97,879 views

    The birth of Christ resulted in three things

    Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 4, 2005 Introduction This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist