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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    Through an angel, God changed Joseph. What "angel" does God use today to change us? How can we be "angels" to others?

    Matthew 1:18-25 “Touched by an Angel” Have you ever heard of the show “Touched by an Angel”? It’s a pretty popular show. I did some research on the show, and here’s what I’ve found. The show usually begins with a person or some people who have problems. Maybe they brought these problems upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

    Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Waiting For Godot

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 87,050 views

    How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

    Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    In Terror, Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Our times of terror are like those into which Jesus was born. Then and now we try to carve out peace with government, wealth, ingenuity. But Jesus is the source of peace because His life was given to service, His dependence on things was nil, and He ope

    And on earth, peace. What an ancient longing! What a long-standing frustration! On earth, peace. I don’t know what language angels sing in, and I suppose the shepherds would have known only Aramaic, but we have grown accustomed to choirs singing the angelic words in Latin: “Gloria in excelsis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Embrace The World Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    We embrace the world, as Simeon did, when we embrace faith, hope, and love as we both embrace and are embraced by Christ.

    Introduction: “Last Christmas, This Christmas e-mail forward” “If you have e-mail, perhaps you received one entitled Merry Christmas that said something like this;” Last Christmas, we were thinking about all the things we didn’t have; this Christmas, we are thinking about all the things we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mary's Song

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,457 views

    The extraordinary happened to Mary. Are we ready to experience the extraordinary as well?

    First Baptist Church December 23, 2001 Luke 1:39-55 Mary’s Song Have you ever had a simple, ordinary day; and something extraordinary happens? You didn’t expect it, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ - A New Hope

    Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,633 views

    Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

    Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Because Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 310 ratings
     | 16,335 views

    Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

    BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ’Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men And Women Still Seek Him

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    If we are wise people we can say with conviction, "we have come to worship".

    Wise Men (and Women) Still Seek Him 1. Revisit the familiar story of the Magi. a. Called 3 kings or 3 wise men. Could have been 2 or 4 or 20 b. Pretty sure men & not women c. Wise women would have: 2. History of Wise Men – little is known a. Magi – plural for magus, Matt. Tells us more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Gifts For The Christ Child

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

    GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    His Name Is Wonderful

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    A look at the different ways that the name of Jesus is Wonderful.

    For most people the only contact they have with the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah is Christmas time. And they probably don’t realize it then. It’s on Christmas cards and in Christmas Carols. These words that Ruth read for us earlier, Isaiah 9: 6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 24,000 views

    Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

    Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Frank Wiederrecht avatar

    What Christmas Is All About

    Contributed by Frank Wiederrecht on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,502 views

    Christmas began in the heart of God, and finds it’s completion in the heart of man.

    WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT How are you all doing? Myself, this time of the year kind of wears me out! This week I got to thinking about what Christmas has become for most of us, and just thinking about it makes me tired! Ask any mother and she’ll tell you that at this time of year, her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    What A Strange Way To Save The World

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    On the first Christmas God chose a strange way to save the world!

    What a Strange Way to Save the World Selected Passages December 15, 2002 Introduction If there was one word that could be used to describe the first Christmas; it might be strange. That’s right I said strange. Take just a moment to think about the people and places that are involved in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God