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  • Jeremy James avatar

    Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    The real meaning of Christmas

    Isaiah 9:6 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. 7Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Are The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Christmas is about Jesus coming to redeem mankind.

    Matthew 1:18 Jesus is the reason for the season-We are the reason for the Season. Romans 5:12 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned— 13 sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Necessity Of The Virgin Birth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    The importance of Christ’s virgin birth.

    THE NECESSITY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” I. The Controversy Concerning the Virgin Birth. A. Beginning in the early nineteen hundreds liberal theologians began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Son Is Given To Bring Us Light

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,648 views

    Christ was given names many years before he came as a man

    Our greatest need at Christmas: If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,836 views

    Angels always approach humans with "Don’t be afraid." Easier said than done. We are very afraid.

    As a kid fear was a great experience. Especially if it involved SOMEBODY ELSE being afraid. Christmas and Easter are great holidays, but when I was a kid, Halloween was the most fun. Dressing up like some ghost or monster and jumping out of the bushes to yell, “boo!” And to see your best friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So How Was Your Day?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,642 views

    Advent 3 Mary

    So how was your day? Luke 1:46-55 Some days I pick up Jason and Keylee at school. Once they are in the car, I usually ask. How was your day? I get grunts and groans. Some time a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,809 views

    What would be different if the Gift we celebrate never came?

    What If the Gift never came? During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. And perhaps how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The Question for today is What if the gift we celebrate as Christmas didn’t happen? Lets start with a few secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Unto Us

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    The prophecy of Isaiah was more than just an abstract description of the coming Messiah; it tells us of the personal application of his titles.

    The passage in Isaiah 9: 6-7 is one of the spectacular prophecies given in the book of Isaiah about Messiah’s coming. I have read this passage many times, sung it, and heard it read. This week, however, two words have come alive in my spirit; two little words that change the whole perspective of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joy In The Shadowlands

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

    Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak To Us Of Love

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    This sermon speaks of the love that came to us through Christ’s birth.

    Advent IV – Love Luke 2: 25-38 “Hush-a-bye, lullaby. Hush your weeping, little baby,” the mother sang. And in her tear-filled eyes one would see the love Mary felt for her baby son, this Child of Love. Through this Holy Child, God transcended all time and space, planned a way to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary The Slave-Girl

    Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    At Christmas, we might wonder what made Mary so special to God? We may find the answer in one word she used to describe herself to Gabriel: "Handmaid".

    Mary the "Slave-Girl" Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Dave Campbell Mary must have been quite a girl. To be chosen of God to bear His Son and raise Him to adulthood was no small thing! When the angel Gabriel appeared to her and spoke of God’s plan for salvation and her part in it all, she responded with ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    In The Dark No Longer Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,855 views

    Jesus is our source for life.

    IN THE DARK NO LONGER John 1:3-5 S: Life Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: JESUS IS OUR SOURCE FOR LIFE. ?: How? KW: Undertakings TS: We will find in John 1:3-5 three undertakings of Jesus that reveal to us how He is the source for our life. The _____ undertaking that reveals Jesus as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Out Below! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 16, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 8,596 views

    Receive the light.

    LOOK OUT BELOW! John 1:6-13 S: Jesus as Light Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: RECEIVE THE LIGHT. ?: How do we come to the place of reception? KW: Responses TS: We will find in John 1:6-13 three responses to the encounter of Jesus as the light. INDUCTIVE The ____ response to Jesus as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,352 views

    An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

    Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    A Dream Come True

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 324 ratings
     | 27,599 views

    Like Simeon we need to realize that if all we had was Jesus Christ, that would be enough; with Jesus, our life is complete and we can be content.

    Children often dream about things they would like to do in the future. I suspect traveling in space as an astronaut, playing football in the NFL, making the Olympic figure skating team, or driving a $100,000 sports car are some of the more popular ones. When I was growing up, I dreamed of being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist