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A Christmas Reality Check

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas And Covenant

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 10, 2006

based on 71 ratings

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The Covenant means that: 1. God is relational. 2. God is faithful. 3. God is on the move.

In the song of Zechariah (father of John the Baptist) the Scripture says he was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas And Creation

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 17, 2006

based on 35 ratings

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1. Christmas proclaims a mystery. 2. Christmas promises redemption. 3. Christmas promulgates meaning.

Last week we read the prayer of Zechariah called the “Benedictus”,as he praised God for his faithfulness to his covenant with Abraham. This week we are looking at the prayer of Mary, often called the “Magnificat.” Mary also connects the birth of her son with the covenant God made with Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

based on 70 ratings

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This is a Christmas Sermon of Joy.

Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Read Luke 2:1-14 1” And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011

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A look at the reason for Christmas and why Christmas is necessary.

“The Reason for Christmas” Genesis 3:1-19 Introduction: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens I. The Crime of Vengeance The Trap is Set (1-3) • Eve is approached by a serpent, but this serpent was in fact Satan. Many times temptation comes in disguise. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Faith And Worship Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012

based on 4 ratings

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In the story of Zechariah we see how God moves in prayer and how even a faithful man can have an unfaithful response.

Luke 1:11-20, “Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: ‘Do no be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Cronin on Dec 15, 2010

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What is the real meaning of christmas. This christmas think of it as a time to remember that God would send us a saviour, Think of it as a time to remember that God keeps his promises.

Very often at this time of the year we will hear people say- I have already heard people say- maybe you have even said it yourself that… we have “lost the meaning of Christmas”. And I must say I totally agree, because, Christmas for a lot of people is about shopping presents and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas: Jesus Is God's Peace-Child Gift To Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2010

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A short talk for our annual Christingle services that are attended by approx 600 people, many of whom are seekers and occasional Church attenders. This talk compares truth and lies and focuses on a true story from Papua New Guinea that helped evangelist D

I recently came across a few tongue-in-cheek guidelines for Christmas eating: 1. If you eat something and no-one sees you eat it, it has no calories. 2. If you drink a diet drink with chocolate, the calories in the chocolate bar are cancelled out by the calories in the diet drink! 3. When you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Anglican

Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 5, 2011

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There are many nativity stories. Matthew has one too. Every story has its own focus. Matthew focuses on David's lineage, fulfilled prophecies, Jesus' name and love.

Many Nativity stories - Matthew has one too - every story has its own focus - Mark starts with grown-up Jesus getting baptized by John, heading right into ministry and his final days in Jerusalem - Luke makes sure he has the history right, dating it while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

God’s Power Demonstration

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010

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God releases His power through the love, humility, and servanthood demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world.

God’s Power Demonstration Luke 2:1-7 & Phil. 2:3-8 1. Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute! I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Airborne Division, to escort generals and colonels from the parking lot to a set of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

“he Came To Where We Were” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2012

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Why did god take on flesh in the person of Christ?

Last time, we spoke of how Paul says that Christ is the eternal God of the universe who laid aside His eternal rights in order to accomplish His eternal purpose. Paul further says that in accomplishing His eternal purpose, Jesus Christ, the eternal God of the universe, took on human flesh. Why did ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2012

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1. God’s love - For God so loved the world. 2. God’s loss - That He gave His only begotten Son. 3. Our leaning - That whoever believes in Him. 4. Our life - Should not perish but have everlasting life.

The Greatest Gift John 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church “Toy Store” - Dec. 8, 2012 Note: The “Toy Store” provides toys and food to needy families in our community. It’s an outreach/charitable ministry of our church. *My wife Mary and I are still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Make Up Your Mind

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012

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Christmas is a reminder of the decision we need to make for Christ. Make up your mind is a sermon to get your congregation thinking again about the decisions that have to be made.

Make up your mind James chapter 1:5-8 This morning I have a Christmas thought, not necessarily a Christmas message. Next Sunday, we will look at the Christmas story. Looking at Matthew 1 and Luke 2. I want to look for a moment at the earthly parents of the Christ child. I want you to see the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christmas Love

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011

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God comes TO you and He comes FOR you. Let this two simple truths encourage you to trust in His faithfulness and goodness. He has never and will never leave you. He is always for you, and not against you.

John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. • The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. • Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. • Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, and how John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2011

based on 15 ratings

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It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.

CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

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