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Preparing The Way

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002

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Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

All I Want/Need For Christmas Is? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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the greatest gift you can receive.

All I Want/Need For Christmas Is…? In our final week of Advent we have finally come to the first coming of JESUS in the birth of JESUS. Today, we are not going to look at the traditional story of JESUS coming as a babe in a manger because there was no room at the inn for HIM. I believe Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Shall Concieve Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

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3rd of 3 in the Advent Series "The Prophets Fortold." Examines the prophetic significance of the Virgin Birth.

The Virgin Shall Concieve Back in 1961, Redbook magazine polled theological students from 8 different seminaries. And one of the questions they asked them was "Do you believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ?" And 56% of the ministerial students said ’No. We DON’T believe in the virgin birth." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reality Of Christmas

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

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2005 Christmas Sermon

I begin this morning with two views of Christmas. View number one: My husband and I had been happily (most of the time) married for five years, but hadn’t been blessed with a baby. I decided to do some serious praying and promised God that if He would give us a child, I would be a perfect mother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 18, 2006

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We are still in the season of Advent, not Christmas. We can’t be ready for Christmas unless we prepare ourselves through Advent.

Waiting for Christmas Luke 3:1-17 December 17, 2006 Back in the late 1980’s when I was pastor over at First UMC in Morocco, Indiana, I was approached by a gentleman from the congregation asking about my choice of hymns. “Why can’t we sing Christmas hymns?” It has been December for a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

To Us & Through Us

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Dec 23, 2006

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Advent Sermon, 4th Sunday Year C

Luke 1: 46-56 To Us and Through Us Anthony Perry For those of you who read books you may have experienced what I call the "Big Let Down". What do I mean by this? I mean the experience that comes when you read and enjoy a book so much that you get excited when you hear that it’s coming out at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

Secrets To Joy And Peace Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 24, 2006

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Make room in your heart for the coming of Christ by sweeping your stress away, based on Philippians 4:4-7

Secrets to Joy and Peace Stress Sweeping Strategies Series Samuel M. Stone Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoiceq in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.r 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wish List Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006

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We all have our wish lists for Christmas. What do you suppose is on the wish list of Jesus?

The Wish List of Jesus Matthew 11:2-6 December 24, 2006 It wasn’t too long after Halloween when I received the annual call from my mother. I’m getting started on my Christmas shopping. What do your kids want?” By this time, Christmas lists all around the world have been compiled either to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Gift You Can Give"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 6, 2007

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Wise men brought gifts and presented them to Jesus. We celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to family and friends. I want to suggest a great gift you can give this Christmas to your family, "A Christ Honoring Attitude."

A Great Gift You Can Give Matthew 2:9-11 - “Once again the star appeared to them, guiding them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house where the child and his mother, Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003

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Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Dividing Peace

Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003

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The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessing The Boondocks

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

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Focusing on the relative obscurity of Mary and Elizabeth in their historical contexts, this sermon encourages Christians who are "out in the boondocks" in any sense to take courage that God is pleased to do His work through them.

Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 1:26-45 Comparison shopping is a fairly standard technique for shoppers these days. The internet has made it really easy to do. Many websites have a standard format for describing the various features of a product, and you can select a number of different brands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is Your Christmas Dream?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

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The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

(1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

An Impossible Joy

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

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Joy is a gift from God, is never experienced without challenges, and is something we are called upon to share.

“An Impossible Joy” Luke 1: 39 – 45 Introduction A few weeks ago I heard on the news that there were impossibly huge line-ups as the new Sony Play Station came into stores. Some people apparently waited in line for days, even missing work to do so. Can you imagine doing this for a video game? And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Lessons

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006

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While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

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