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"The Promise"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 29, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 5,627 views

To what do we cling, now that the manger is empty?

Christmas Day has past, and it is now four days later. Had Mary been able to give birth to her son in a hospital, she would’ve already been discharged, probably sometime on Friday. She and Joseph would’ve checked out of the hospital and gone home. As such, the manger is now empty, much like the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002

based on 56 ratings

| 10,032 views

God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.

It was dark and cold and the small group of men huddled around their fire to keep warm. In the social strata of the day, you’d have to say they were near the bottom rung. But still, despite their lack of education and social status they were aware of much more than the intelligentsia might have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 3,251 views

Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

Home By Another Way

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 10,279 views

An Epiphany sermon - explores the way that we are changed after we meet the baby in the manger, just like the "wise men" were. (also makes reference to the James Taylor song of the same title)

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was and is and is to come. Amen. As the story goes, the Magi in our gospel lesson had seen a star at its rising that they interpreted as announcing the birth of a king. Magi may have been dream-interpreters, astrologers, or astronomers, but not likely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflect The Purp. Of Christmas #4 - Proclaim The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,609 views

Short message concluding this series.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #4 – “To Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor” December 22, 2002 Introduction Today we finish up our series on reflecting the purposes of Christ. We have been focusing on the passage from Luke chapter four, where Jesus uses a passage from the book of Isaiah to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Shall We Do With This Good News

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 3,426 views

This sermon talks about the Good New proclaimed to the Shepherds.

I. Introduction a. Where were you when: Moon Landing, JFK Killed, September 11th. b. The Shepherds were in a field on that Christmas day. II. Announcement of the Good News (2:8-14) a. Good News of Great Joy (10) b. What is the Good News (11) III. Action from the Good News (2:15-17) a. Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Presents Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

based on 88 ratings

| 4,458 views

This sermon will be to show that at the end of their search for the King of the Jews the Magi gave their gifts in worship, and found the perfect Christmas present; that present is still available to us.

Scripture Reading- Intro: "We three kings"…were they kings? There are conflicting theories regarding that. "Bearing gifts"…they each had a gift and today we'll look at each one means. I. Presented with Gold Anchor verse: Matthew 2:11 The gold represents His royalty. II. Presented with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The True Spirit Of Giving

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

based on 107 ratings

| 8,424 views

This sermon is about the gift of God’s mercy upon the crippled lives of humanity

"The True Spirit of Giving" 2 Samuel 4:4,and chapter 9) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of The Cross of Life Lutheran Church “It’s the hard knock life for us. It’s the hard knock life for us. Steada treated, we get tricked. Steada kisses, we get kicked. It’s the hard knock life!” Those words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Is There Any Room For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

based on 184 ratings

| 10,503 views

We need to make room for Jesus in our lives.

Intro: Like the innkeeper, we often find there is "no room left for Jesus". From this verse, several QUESTIONS should be considered: I. Is there room for Jesus in our TIME SCHEDULES? II.Is there room for Jesus at our TABLE? III.Is there room for Jesus in our TALK (DAILY CONVERSATION)? IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Baby Jesus Coming To Our Home Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 2, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 8,450 views

An indirect sermon focusing on God’s strange journey to our home.

- Every family has certain Christmas traditions. I would imagine your family is no different. Some families like to open their presents on Christmas Eve, others wait until Christmas morning. Some families who come from Catholic backgrounds will huddle up in the car and head to Midnight Mass, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Wise Men & Others

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 6,450 views

Not everyone who encoutnered Jesus was wise. WIll you be wise in the way you respond to him?

It’s a familiar story. Wise men, kings(?), Magi, astrologers, come from the east to find a child that’s born to be a great King. A new star has appeared in the eastern sky heralding the birth of someone destined for greatness and they’ve come to worship him. This is no ordinary child, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Journey Through The Stable Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 3,620 views

Jesus is coming. Are you Ready?

A Journey Through the Stable III Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hearing that makes you take notice, doesn’t it? These are words that let you know that something important or relevant to you is about to be said. Now we don’t know if John the Baptist actually said those words but we do know that people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hints For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 2,699 views

Tips to keep the holidays from becoming a drag!

Hints for a Hassle-free Holiday Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are. The advent season is on us, and it’ll be Christmas before we know it. You wouldn’t know it by the weather, but it’s true nonetheless. And while for some people, the Christmas season brings joy and happiness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

One Perfect Plan Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 6,293 views

Part 5 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. Finally, the Christmas Story from the most important perspective of all. From the perspective of the one who gave up the most to see it happen - God Himself. What does his perspective of the Christmas St

ONE PERFECT PLAN Part 5 of the Christmas Perspectives Series John 3:16; Philippians 2:6-7 A father and his son were taking a nature hike through the woods when they came upon some ants working furiously to clear a path. The ants were scurrying here and there trying desperately to provide a clear ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Philippians 2:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 2, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 4,971 views

I preached this sermon in costume as a narrative as an overview of Christ before the Christmas season.

Sermon Outline “Follow Me” I. Hi, my name is Simon, Jesus called me Cephas, you can call me Peter. II. I had heard about the Messiah the Christ. I knew the law and what the prophets had taught. But you know it was not first and foremost on my mind. I had a fishing business to run. Fish to catch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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