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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Christmas Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    By God’s grace Christmas came to set you free from sin. Christmas came to set you free from the penalty of sin, from the power of sin, and from the presence of sin.

    We should have a pretty good idea of what happened on that first Christmas morning. We know that Mary conceived of the Holy Spirit. We know that Jesus was born of a virgin, in a stable in Bethlehem. We’ve heard and read Matthew 1 and Luke 2 enough to know what happened that night. We know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,468 views

    Because we all long to belong, we will be homeless until we find our home with God.

    Christmas Questions: Destiny “Home for Christmas” John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/21/08 On December 17th, 1903, after four attempts, the Wright Brothers flew their “flying machine” for the first time. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message: “We have flown for 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by James May on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    Jesus is that True Light that shone forth on that first Christmas night. The Light came to dispel the darkness in the hearts of men.

    The Light of Christmas By Pastor Jim May One thing that makes Christmas and the Holiday Season such a beautiful time of the year is all of the colorful lights that are used to decorate our homes and businesses all across America. Of course there’s nothing quite like having to put up those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

    Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Christmas Promise

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    A promise given to David centuries ago led to the birth of a baby in Bethlehem.

    A CHRISTMAS PROMISE Text: 2 Kings 16:1 – 9 Introduction: • Title of sermon is “A Christmas Promise” • What does this text have to do with Christmas? • Israel was ruled by Saul for 40 years, by David for 40 years, and then by Solomon for 40 years. • Following the death of Solomon, Israel split ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Christ Is Christmas

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 22, 2008
     | 8,179 views

    Points out that this time of year is a celebration of the birth of Christ. And that we should treat December 25th as we would any other persons’ birthday. It causes us to reflect on the heart of Herod and ours during this time of year.

    Christ is Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracle Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,713 views

    Joseph & Mary believed God’s Word and trusted Him. God’s plan for their lives was not an easy one. Though things were difficult, God blessed them. Through their obedience, the world has been blessed.

    A miracle happened on Christmas Day. God stepped into this world. • Jesus Christ, who is God, was born. He was born with a purpose - to save you and me from our sin and give us the hope of eternal life. • This great plan of God was fulfilled because two persons were willing to trust and obey God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Climax Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    Even though Christmas is over for 2008, Christmas isn’t. Because Christmas is really just building to its final climax that will never disappoint and will never end.

    One thing struck me this Christmas that strikes me every Christmas—and that’s how quickly it’s all over. You spend all that time decorating. You spend all that time shopping and getting ready. And then it’s over. Before we sat down for Christmas dinner, Mom said, “OK, we’re going to linger over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christology Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    We begin to study the supernatural sending of the Savoir of the world for the accuracy of the claims of Christmas!

    Over the last few weeks we have scraped the salty soil of Israel and searched the starry skies of Bethlehem for the reliability of the claims of Christmas - and what a journey so far! So now we begin to study the supernatural sending of the Savoir of the world for the accuracy of the claims of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    What Is Christmas

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    This is about what is Christmas to me. What our Lord did for us.

    What is Christmas? 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 29, 2008
     | 4,903 views

    The facts of Christmas are here for all to see

    1. Another Christmas Myth Destroyed According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, both male and female reindeer grow antlers in summer male reindeer drop theirs in winter Nov. to mid-Dec. Female r keep their antlers til give birth in spring. Therefore, according to EVERY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Amazing!

    Contributed by David De Kock on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    A different Christmas sermon which focuses on the incredible fact that God should come to us

    Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the world. And it’s been the top of the pops for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get ourselves very much involved in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS AMAZING!! In fact its utterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Kindness @ Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    The kindness that is to be showed should not be any different at Christmas then it is throughout the rest of the of the year. We look at the kindness that was shown at Jesus’ Birth. We will see the birth of Christ in a different way then what we normally

    KINDNESS @ CHRISTMAS TEXT: Luke 2:1-7 NKJV INTRO: As I said last week, These past few weeks God has been getting us ready for the new year. Every message has been a springboard or launching pad for what God is doing in our midst. God is preparing this corporate body of people to move forward in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    Christmas Is Complete Series

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,834 views

    The real Christmas tree completed God’s gift to mankind--eternal and abundant life to any and all who will accept it.

    CHRISTMAS IS COMPLETE The gift is given! Matthew 27:39-56 The veil in the temple is ripped from top to bottom! Everyone has equal access to God! God has delivered his Christmas Gift to us. For those of us still wrestling with life, our God is no more high and lifted up except in our own esteem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Christmas Magic

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    Is it the gifts? Is it the giving? What is the magic of Christmas?

    Dakota Community Church December 16, 2007 Christmas Magic There is a commercial on the radio right now that talks about growing older, becoming more mature and finding out what Christmas is all about. From the beginning it says, it’s all about the gifts, “What are you wishing for, what’s on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite