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He Came In A Box Of Cowfeed

Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 28, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Christmas is all about Jesus, who is God’s gift to us, and for this reason it is special.

He Came In A Box of Cowfeed I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 children, working every day, never quite getting everything done, never making ends meet? What does Christmas mean to her? I wonder what Christmas means to the little man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-7

Denomination: Adventist

Christmas Paradox Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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Christmas is a paradox. The Christmas story is filled with the unexpected—the unimaginable. And yet the Christ Child was born amidst these paradoxes; let’s for a few moments think the paradox of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PARADOX "The Nativity" “As helpless as He was He deserved more privacy. Yet they gathered and stared, not completely understanding what they saw—just that they had to see. . . “Mary was tired and sore and a little sick. But she had heard the heralding angel and knew they would come, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Ready For That Day Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 1) As certainly as Jesus came the first time let there be no doubt HE WILL COME AGAIN! The same scriptures which told of His birth also boldly proclaim His Second Coming. Jesus’ first coming some 2,000

INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you haven’t noticed “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Of course I think it’s been that way for a long time at the mall; retailers give a whole new meaning to “Christmas in July.” The stores have been ready for Christmas for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Gift—hope! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Everyone's Gone Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 31, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 6,003 views

The theme will be disappointment. For many people, the days after Christmas are filled with disappointment and for some, depression. The excitement of the holidays is over and everyone has gone home. Those whose children are now adults find themselves at

Luke 2:8-24, 39-40 My wife began the sermon by telling about the birth of our first son and the feeling she had when everyone went home and we were left alone to care for and raise him. There is always a “coming down” after an exciting event. The event can be the birth of a child, a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-40

Denomination: Methodist

The 3m's

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,158 views

An advent sermon based on the Moving Marvelous Message of Christams

So how goes it with your GIFTS. You got those Christmas presents all wrapped up and under the tree, or do you still have a few of them to get? Well if you are like Leanne and I , every year we say to “GET DONE EARLY” SHOPS = MAD HOUSE. Even queues at the toilets. The walk ways in the malls just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Fire Upon The Earth

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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NOTE: THIS IS NOT MY SERMON I DON’T EXPECT IT TO BE APPROVED (Just maintaining my calendar). It was written by Karl Barth - but its definately worth reading (and I’ve got a decent responsive reading to go with it...) MP: Fire produces coals and a

Title: Fire Upon the Earth “I am come to kindle fire upon the earth and what would I desire more than that it should already burn!” (Luke 12:49). What shall I say about the fire which Jesus came to kindle? Above all, that this fire does not yet burn upon the earth, as little today as then when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Our King

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Christmas lessons from the genealogy of Christ.

Open your Bibles in Matthew chapter one verse one. Yes, you heard me right. Matthew chapter one verse one. When I began reading the New Testament, I admit that I found chapter one of Matthew boring, particularly the genealogy of Jesus Christ. I mean, I was not that excited to read that this person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of John The Baptist – Making Room For Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 10,197 views

Are you ready for the Messiah?

Luke 1:5-25 The Promise of John the Baptist – Making room for Jesus Are you ready for Christmas? What do you do to get ready for Christmas? Are you ready for Jesus? Read Luke 1:5-25 This is an amazing story – the old priest encountering Gabriel in the temple, the old couple conceiving a baby, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: *other

A Costly Call Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Mary’s call to carry the Christ was a costly one, are you willing to carry the Christ?

Luke 1:26-38 Second Sunday of Advent 2006 A Costly Call You may know the story: Jesus is sitting down in the temple courts teaching his disciples about the kingdom of God, when a riotous group of men start coming towards him. They are angry, shouting names that would be obscenities in most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

The Sign Of The Manger Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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The Manger is a Sign that God often does big things in a small way.

Luke 2:1-14 December 24, 2006 The Sign of the Manger The sign of the manger – a sign of the Kingdom of God – a sign of the economy of God The manger is a sign At it’s basic level, the manger was a sign to the shepherds so that they would know that they had the right baby – there are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

An Impossible Joy

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

based on 21 ratings

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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

Love Found A Way: To Bridge The Gap

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus bridges the gap, and we are witnesses to this incredible miracle!

Love Found A Way: To Bridge The Gap John 1:14 Intro: (video clip - intro scene in "The God’s Must Be Crazy") But it wasn’t garbage that came from heaven, like it was in the video clip. It wasn’t the discarded leftovers casually tossed overboard, having fulfilled their usefulness and now needing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Found A Way To Heal Our Pain

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

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The problem of pain, from the perspective of Elizabeth and Zechariah. God heals!

Love Found A Way To Heal Our Pain Luke 1:5-15 Intro: (video clip from “Bruce Almighty”) Do you ever feel like that? “God could fix my life in five minutes if He wanted to…”; “the only one around here not doing his job is YOU!” If you haven’t seen the rest of Bruce Almighty, it is God paging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

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