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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Why The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2015
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     | 5,950 views

    I would propose to you, though much debate, speculation and misrepresentation surrounds the birth of Christ. There are Biblical truths that must be grasp if one is going fulfill their place in the proclaiming of the birth of Christ, like that of the shepherds.

    Why the Shepherds? Introduction: It is that time of the season when there is a desire to observe Christmas, give, show acts of charity and cling to those church traditions of the birth of Christ. Luke 2: gives us a clear truth that God intentionally broke the conjecture of man to bless, call ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting With Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    1) Hurry! 2) Halt! 3) Help! Isaiah models how we can patiently wait for the coming of the Messiah.

    Waiting. No one likes to do it. Coffee addicts don’t like having to wait for their morning cup to brew. Kids don’t like having to wait for their birthday to come. And no one likes waiting at the hospital emergency room. That’s the worst isn’t it? The fact that you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Was Not A Silent Night!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 18, 2015
     | 4,710 views

    A brief Christmas Eve or Christmas Program Message, perhaps can be used as a Communion Meditation before serving the Lord's Supper

    Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2015 - Christmas Eve Communion Meditation David Simpson The annual Christmas pageant. It's a long standing tradition in many churches. There are two things common with almost all young children in a Christmas program Nativity scene...they usually sing at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Worship

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 20, 2015
     | 5,809 views

    We don't need to run around trying to fix up our lives before Jesus' coming. God has already done everything necessary to get us ready for Jesus. (Sermon theme from Timothy Quill)

    Only five more sleeps until Christmas! I bet you children can’t wait. Your moms and dads on the other hand are now slightly panicking. “What, only five more days until Christmas? But there’s so much to do! We haven’t done any baking yet, and there’s the house to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Lamb's Tale

    Contributed by James Hickman on Dec 23, 2015
     | 4,003 views

    A story sermon designed to present the meaning of Christmas in a fresh way.

    The sun was beginning to peer over the mountains near Bethlehem. Soon, its warmth would overcome the chill of the night. Still, it was too early for breakfast. No one wanted to stumble around in the dark. When Nathan began to sing, they would know it was safe to begin eating. For now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas, A Line In Time For Mary And Joseph Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    This message looks at how the birth of Jesus changed everything for Mary and Joseph

    A Line in Time Mary and Joseph It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said this was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. That line has defined time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2013
     | 5,335 views

    We don't like to wait. But God's people are often called to wait? What does it mean to wait?

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Hurry Up and Wait” Is. 40:27-31; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:1-10 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Meaning & The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2013
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     | 3,711 views

    A summary of what Christmas really means.

    1. The One who is unapproachable has approached us. We are natural, while God is supernatural; we are fleshly, while God is spiritual; we are ordinary, while God is extraordinary; we are sinful, while God is holy. We could not approach God, so He approached us. The One who is supernatural, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God Above Our Heads Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017
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     | 6,977 views

    What was God's real goal for Christmas? Philippians 2:9-11 makes clear that Jesus came so that all knees would bow and all tongues would confess in worship of the God of grace!!

    Intro: How many know how many more shopping days till Christmas? Today there are 13 shopping days until Christmas. The goal for many for Christmas has become finding the perfect gift at the perfect price. But what was God’s goal for Christmas? What was the real purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Patience.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    How long, Lord?

    A CALL TO PATIENCE. James 5:7-10. ‘Patience is a virtue,’ suggests the old adage. Yet when we pray for more patience what do we get? We get more affliction! This subject was mooted early in James’ epistle, when he somewhat surprisingly suggested that we ‘should count it all joy’ when we fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Without Christ Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 30, 2014
     | 11,559 views

    A look at what Christmas would look like if we removed everything connected with the Christmas Story.

    Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” they 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Fruit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2014
     | 9,648 views

    It might just be that the most important fruit you give or receive this year will be the fruit of patience.

    “The Difference Christmas Makes: The Fruit of Christmas” Exodus 34:1-10; 2 Pt. 3:8-18 “I can’t wait!” “I want it now!” “Why does it take so long?” “Hurry up!” Sound familiar? What makes you impatient? The wait in line at the store ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sean Lester avatar

    God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,821 views

    When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

    God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas, A Line In Time, Christmas Eve Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2013
     | 11,118 views

    This was the conclusion of our series Christmas a Line in Time, and it was preached on Christmas Eve

    A line in Time Christmas Eve It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. Because of that event we are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Don't Stay In The Boat

    Contributed by Russell Lackey on Aug 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,799 views

    It has been said that "you will never walk on water if you do not get out of the boat." And yet, too often we fail to think about the next step. This sermon is meant to encourage those afraid to step out in faith as well as those who are sinking!

    Many centuries ago, a man named Peter stood on the edge of a boat in the Sea of Galilee. Like all people who find themselves on an edge - whether physical or metaphorical - a decision had to be made. Peter’s choice was to either to step out onto the water or remain in the boat. Not an easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran