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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Pandemic Christmas And New Possibilities

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 18, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    A Christmas Reflection.

    The Pandemic Christmas and New Possibilities Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, On this Christmas Day, we have a text from the Gospel according to Saint John (John 1:1-14) for our reflection: “In the beginning was the Word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Joy Born At Christmas

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

    Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Batteries Not Included #3 Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    Joy is fruit of the Spirit creating the realistic Pollyanna Christian response - everything is going to be alright because Jesus has come and will return.

    Two weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. 2020 seems to be a gift without batteries. How do find hope, peace, joy and love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepare His Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 14, 2018
     | 5,460 views

    To "Prepare His Kingdom" John the Baptist inquiries about Jesus' Kingship through 1) The Request (Matthew 11:2-3), 2) The Reply (Matthew 11:4-6), and 3) The Recognition (Matthew 11:7-11)

    Matthew 11:2-11 [2] Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples [3]and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" [4] And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: [5] the blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    O Come All Ye Faithful

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 12, 2022
     | 1,516 views

    Joseph and Mary travel for a census

    O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-20 Good Morning A mother telling one of her favorite Christmas stories said, “My proudest moment came during the children's Christmas pageant. My daughter was playing Mary, Two of my sons were shepherds and my youngest son was a wise man. This was their moment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Candle Lighting Service

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,158 views

    Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

    CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 658 views

    Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? 

    JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anchor Of Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 6, 2024
     | 1,208 views

    "True Advent peace is found not in the quiet of the season, but in the assurance that Christ, the Prince of Peace, has come to reconcile us to God. Rest in Him, for His peace surpasses all understanding and fills the soul with eternal calm." — Charles Spurgeon

    Title: The Anchor of Perfect Peace Text: Isaiah 26:3-4 “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.” Introduction: "True Advent peace is found not in the quiet of the season, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Prepare His Coming Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,424 views

    Although we do not know the precise day and hour of Christ's coming, in "Preparing for Christ's' Coming" we must be: 1) Alert (Matthew 24:37–42) and be 2) Ready (Matthew 24:43–44).

    Matthew 24:36-44. [36]"But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. [37]For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. [38] For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Story Of The Candy Cane: A Children's Sermon

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,869 views

    This is children’s sermon was delivered during Advent 2008.

    Children’s Sermon: “The Story of the Candy Cane” Good morning everyone! I am glad you were able to join us today. This is the fourth week of Advent and the Sunday before Christmas. Are you ready for Christmas!? Me too. This year we are using our five senses as the theme for our Advent services, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John McElwee avatar

    It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023
     | 1,719 views

    This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

    “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Lord Reigns Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    Psalm 97:1-12 shows us the coming of the Lord to judge unbelievers and to reward believers.

    Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2021. We continue in our sermon series, “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Today I want to examine Psalm 97. This Psalm is one of seven so-called “Theocratic Psalms” (Psalms 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 100). The theme of all seven Psalms is: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Gifts Of Christmas: Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,192 views

    This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

    The Gifts of Christmas: Hope Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Miracle Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,801 views

    The greatest Miracle of Christmas

    Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 The Miracle of Christmas There is a lot of miracle talk around Christmas! Somehow, even the most cynical persons among us find reason to hope for miracles! Even serious people are willing to talk about the appearance ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Incarnation. A Miracle To The Max

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 23, 2019
     | 2,417 views

    The message explains the magnitude of the incarnation and its ongoing reality.

    Title: Miracle To The Max Text: phil 2:5-11 Subject: what does the incarnation really mean theologically? - (tell us about God ...Christmas) Complement: it means God became human...is human...remains human – and also divine. Idea: “he came down from his glory to bring us up to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational