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  • Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,792 views

    What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

    Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

  • "Peace Endures" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,214 views

    How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

  • A Promise Of Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    The sermon utilizes Maya Angelou’s Amazing Peace to lift up critical issues raised during this Christmas season and examines how the promisie of the Messiaha responds to those conderns.

    Amazing Peace: A Promise of Prosperity Isaiah 9.1-7 As we lend our attention to the advent season I am cautiously optimistic about what this season brings in the light of a difficult year in our nations history. As we examine the past twelve months we find ourselves needing a season of ...read more

  • Becoming Christmas Wise

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 429 views

    With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the ...read more

  • A Look At The Manger

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    Christmas Eve 2006 Sermon

    (Slide 1) We have spent this Advent season coming alongside Joseph and the Shepherds, experiencing an unforgettable Christmas play, and the hanging of our Christmas greens. This morning though we are going to make a stop at the most important place of Advent – the manger. (Slide 2) Last week 27 of ...read more

  • Secrets To Joy And Peace Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    Make room in your heart for the coming of Christ by sweeping your stress away, based on Philippians 4:4-7

    Secrets to Joy and Peace Stress Sweeping Strategies Series Samuel M. Stone Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoiceq in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.r 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with ...read more

  • The Wish List Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    We all have our wish lists for Christmas. What do you suppose is on the wish list of Jesus?

    The Wish List of Jesus Matthew 11:2-6 December 24, 2006 It wasn’t too long after Halloween when I received the annual call from my mother. I’m getting started on my Christmas shopping. What do your kids want?” By this time, Christmas lists all around the world have been compiled either to be ...read more

  • A Greater Than Edison Is Here!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    The Light has come to dispell the darkness of the humna heart. Come, walk in His self-revelation.

    A Greater Than Edison Is Here! Isaiah 9:2,6-7 AS WE MAKE OUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE ADVENT SEASON, one symbol is preeminent—LIGHT! Tree lights, candle lights, houses, buildings, and malls decorated with lights. Perhaps it’s a parable of our times that we are rarely without ...read more

  • A Good Place To Start

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,536 views

    Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

    The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

  • In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

    I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

  • Emmanuel Is Coming

    Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    A sermon preparing for Advent.

    Emmanuel is Coming Tonight on this first Sunday of Advent the theme is Hope. Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What we hope for is the Lord’s return. We can have the assurance of this hope because what God promised in the past, He ...read more

  • Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

    December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

  • What Will It Take For You To Have A "Merry Christmas"?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    on what is really important about christmas and how we lose our merriness in the xmas season.

    December 7, 2003 Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the ...read more

  • He Meets Us Where We Are Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,543 views

    God’s love is accessible to every person on every rung of the social ladder.

    5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 3 of 5) He Meets Us Where We Are Luke 2:8-20 Dec. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We ...read more

  • Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    Carol Service sermon (centred on the lyrics of a Graham kendrick song) asking how much difference Christmas makes in reality.

    Most of us will break the law this Christmas ! The list of activities that are illegal to do on Christmas Day is fascinating & ridiculous. These laws have never been repealed and are still officially on the Statute Books: It is illegal to ride or drive to church, and illegal not to attend. ...read more