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The Once A Year Theologian

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 19, 2005

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Don’t those once a year theologians on T.V. just get under your skin? It’s this time of the year that brings out the once a year theologian! Top 10 once a year sayings of the once a year theologian...

Don’t those once a year theologians on T.V. just get under your skin? It’s this time of the year that brings out the once a year theologian! Top 10 once a year sayings of the once a year theologian: 10. “The Bible really isn’t reliable” 9. “Peace on earth, good will towards men” 8. “The man up ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sheperds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Becomes Human

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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God becomes human on Christmas. Why? This is the one Christmas "thing" you won’t want to put away.

John 1:1-14 GOD BECOMES HUMAN What if you were forced to give up something during Christmas – you couldn’t have it all. If you had to choose between the gift-giving, or the decorating – you can’t have both - which one would you give up? Either you have decorations, but no gifts, or you have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006

based on 37 ratings

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Looking at the names of Jesus in Isa. 9:6, we begin by discovering how our Wonderful Counselor relates to us.

Does anyone know what their name means? Mine means “great”. Chris means follower of Christ. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? I must admit that there are some interesting names out there today. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be looking at some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Name That Heals Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006

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Regarless of our history and past, there is a Name given by which changes can come and new future begun to take us from that history to hallelujah!

[Illustration] A little boy was standing by his father watching him trying to put a floppy disk into his computer. The father was having trouble getting the disk to go in all of the way. The little boy said to his father, “Maybe it has a penny in it?” Sure enough, when the father fished around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To The Story

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Jan 10, 2006

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Discovering the ’right’ response to the story of our reconciliation to the Father in the birth of Jesus.

RESPONDING TO THE STORY… PSALM 126 Introduction: In a northern section of Berlin lies a Protestant church whose front yard used to straddle the Communist wall. Its ironic name: the Church of the Reconciliation. The building itself used to be in East Berlin, while the sidewalk was in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Sermon Of The Year

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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A collection of passages from the Bible that tell God’s great story in one brief sermon.

It’s a bit presumptuous for someone to claim to deliver the greatest sermon of the year, but I make no apologies for today’s lesson or it’s claim. That’s because God’s going to do the preaching today. Sometimes, preachers get in the way of God’s powerful message of hope. So let me quit sharing my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 9, 2006

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Heightening your ability to enjoy the presence of God promised through Emmanuel, God "with us."

Practicing God’s Presence – Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:22-23 Second in four-part series, "What Christ Came to Give" Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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Jesus, the Baby who was born to die

DEAD MAN WALKING The specially invited, all-be-it reluctant, audience stands transfixed. Their eyes are focused on the figure the other side of the glass. His gaze fastens on to the woman. Unblinking, he continues to stare at her, seeming to gain strength from her very presence. The tubes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

A Perfect Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

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A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004

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The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Gifts

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 31, 2007

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A sermon for the Epiphany of Our Lord

Epiphany of our Lord Matthew 2:1-12 The Gifts 2:1* ¶ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2* “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Emmanuel - The Gift

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007

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A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005

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Making sense of Christmas.

Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christ, The Great Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 23, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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In this message we will unwrap the awesome gift of Christ that tells us that we are pursued by God!

“The Gift Of Christ” The Gifts Of Christmas – part three 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own towns to register for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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