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The Greatest News

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002

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We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002

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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

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2002

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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

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men And Women Still Seek Him

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

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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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Regular People

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

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God came for EVERYONE!

Regular People Now the scripture I read this morning may have sounded just a little different, some of the words may not be words you’re used to hearing. This particular passage was read from the King James version instead of our usual NRSV. The KJV has very pretty language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Here I Am Lord

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

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We can learn a lot from the faith of young Mary when she encounters the Angel Gabriel

One of the aspects of the Christmas Story that always fascinates and amazes me is the virgin birth of our Lord Jesus It shows us the power of our God, that he can change the rules of nature he can do things that have never been done before to accomplish his will That through the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

What Excitement Does Christmas Bring You

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

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What are you living for this Christmas?

There was always a lot of excitement at my house on Christmas morning. The night before, we would be debating with my parents about what time we could wake them up. Usually they would start somewhere around 7:00 and my brothers and I would start somewhere around 5:00. We would usually compromise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

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Mary was a nobody. She knew she was unworthy of such a blessing. And she was right. It’s a problem to elevate her too highly. The point of the Gospel is that God only uses people who understand that they are not worthy and without God they are nothing

Mary’s Song Luke 1:46ff Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC November 27, 2005 - 1st Sunday of Advent “He has scattered the proud …but has lifted up the humble”. The Song of Mary 46 And Mary said: “ My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

So How Was Your Day?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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Advent 3 Mary

So how was your day? Luke 1:46-55 Some days I pick up Jason and Keylee at school. Once they are in the car, I usually ask. How was your day? I get grunts and groans. Some time a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

Can't Ignore John The Baptist

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 3, 2005

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We need to be transformed by the man and message of John the Baptist before we celebrate Christmas

Don’t ignore John the baptist We cannot reach the crib unless we pass through John the Baptist. Before we meet the charming infant smiling in the straw, we are confronted by the terrifying figure of John the Baptist. We can’t experience the Joy of Christmas unless we have the repentance preached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

The One And Only Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

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1st in the Advent Series "The Prophets Foretold." Pinpoints Jesus as the only one who fulfills the prophecies.

The One and Only Years ago a hydroelectric dam was to be built across a valley in Maine. The people in the town were to be relocated and the town itself submerged. During the time between the initial decision and the completion of the dam, the town, which had once been well-kept, fell into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As Promised In Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

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2nd of Three in the series "The Prophets Foretold." Not an indepth manuscript but explores the promise and hope of the Messiah born in Bethlehem.

As promised in Bethlehem 2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, Too small to be listed among the cities of Judah--It was so small that in both Joshua 15 and Nehemiah 11 it is overlooked in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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