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  • Bill Prater avatar

    Christmas Is Over ... Now What?

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 23,239 views

    When the SIGNS are no longer VISIBLE, does that mean that the SIGNIFICANCE of Christmas is no longer VALUABLE?

    CHRISTMAS IS OVER...NOW WHAT? Luke 2:1-20 I have a bit of post-Christmas humor to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him.

    Behold the Messiah! Thesis: We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him. Texts: Luke 2:10,11 " But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,184 views

    As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. 'Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gloria! Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

    The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Human Imagination Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

    BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    The Joy of Christmas

    GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    They Set An Example!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    In Terror, Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,877 views

    Our times of terror are like those into which Jesus was born. Then and now we try to carve out peace with government, wealth, ingenuity. But Jesus is the source of peace because His life was given to service, His dependence on things was nil, and He ope

    And on earth, peace. What an ancient longing! What a long-standing frustration! On earth, peace. I don’t know what language angels sing in, and I suppose the shepherds would have known only Aramaic, but we have grown accustomed to choirs singing the angelic words in Latin: “Gloria in excelsis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look, Your Saviour Comes

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,137 views

    “Surely your salvation is coming; behold His reward is with Him, and His work before Him. And they shall call them the Holy People, the redeemed of the Lord.”Isaiah 62:11-12

    Theme: Look, your Saviour comes Text: Is. 62:11-12; Tit. 3:4-7; Lk. 2:15-20 Christmas is a time for giving and celebration and a time to remember God’s great gift to us. A time for giving presents and it is also a time of thanksgiving; thanksgiving to God for His many gifts, for answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Love Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

    In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The First Christmas

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

    RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Journey To Bethlehem Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    This is the final sermon on this Christmas series.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    An Angel's Song & A Shepherd's Laugh Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    God uncommonly loves the common person. Part 3 of 3 in "It’s beginning to sound a lot like Xmas" series.

    "It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas" An Angels Song & A Shepherds Laugh Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction: 1 The world is full of common folks like us. A Abe Lincoln said, "God must have an uncommon fondness for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas: Unfulfilled Expectations?" Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon about a Bethlehem seamstress.

     “She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.” Luke 2:7 When it came to clothe Rachel was a way better than average weaver; and everyone in town knew it. She was the ...read more

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