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Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002

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Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

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There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Psalm 106:15

Denomination: Baptist

What A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2002

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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

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Prepared For Christmas Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

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the second in our advent series

Are You Prepared for Christmas? This is the third Sunday in our Advent colander and today will be our third message in our Advent series. Two weeks ago we looked at what is in a name and in that sermon we saw the some names this child would be called. We also looked at why this child would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"When God Comes To Town"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2002

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent.

Luke 1:26-38,46-56 “When God Comes To Town” God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth to speak to a young virgin named Mary. “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” And what was Mary’s response? It was a very human response... ...she was both troubled and stricken with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is With Us.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

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A Advent/christmas sermon that discusses how God is with us today!!!!

MT 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Doorway To Eternity Series

Contributed by Conley Bordeaux, Sr. on Dec 18, 2002

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Using words heard basically at Christmas only. The words here are "brought forth"

The Words of Christmas – Bring Forth A Son… The Doorway to Eternity Matthew 1:21-23 December 22, 2002 1. The Sunday before Christmas and excitement is in the air 2. Christmas means many things to many people – time off – bonus money – travel to family - rest and relaxation – for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping For Joy

Contributed by Chuck Carlson on Dec 20, 2002

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Joy is the result of gratitude in light of God’s grace to our guilt.

“Jumping for Joy” Luke 1:67-79 • What makes people jump for joy? A winning basket? Graduation? A new bike? • What makes you jump for joy? For Scrooge, it was more money! • Zachariah was jumping for joy in our text, but it was more than for a baby boy. Zach and Elizabeth had waited a long time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Living Lyrics Of The Lowly Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 21, 2002

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One of the great surprises of Christmas is God’s propensity toward working thru the lowly.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless noted otherwise all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - "Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: *other

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

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Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

Suddenly

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Dec 23, 2002

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: Picture the amazement of the shepherds as they are out watching their sheep, and then SUDDENLY angels appear. For hundreds of years the prophets had been foretelling the coming of the messiah and not SUDDENLY here are the angels proclaiming the time ha

Suddenly 12/22/02 Rev. John McCaherty 1st Baptist Murphy Text: Luke 2:13-14 Lu:2:13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Lu:2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Intro: Picture the amazement of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002

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People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

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Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

John's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

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A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-66, John 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

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