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How The Grinches Steal Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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There are all kinds of Grinches trying to steal Christmas, here’s a look at five of them.

How the Grinches stole Christmas Read from the Grinch who stole Christmas up to the Page “Then he got an idea! An Awful Idea! The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea! And you all know what the idea was right? I mean everyone of us here without exception has seen, read or heard “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 49 ratings

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This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Knows Our Need Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 30, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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God has lovingly provided a way for our greatest need to be met.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 1 of 5) He Knows Our Need Isa. 9:1-7 Nov. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"All Rise - A Christmas Message"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 16, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to love and support one another, during this Christmas Holiday Season, by refusing to sneer and judge fellow believers.

16 December 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Believers are encouraged to love and support one another, during this Christmas Holiday Season, by refusing to sneer and judge fellow believers. REFERENCES: John 7:5 (NIV) For even his own brothers ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Around The Crib Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007

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This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Consolation Has Come

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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From the words of Simeon when he saw Joseph and Mary with baby Jesus in the Temple. Know that at Christmas (1) our consolation has come; and (2) we have all that we need for life.

Do you look forward to Christmas? Kids love Christmas, because they know many wonderful things happen at Christmas. They will have lots of fun, parties and gifts. We all look forward to Christmas for many different reasons. Some for the bargains you’ll at Christmas sale; others will take it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Got Something To Say Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Applause Of Christmas

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 22, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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Ultimately, the birth of Jesus is about who gets glory. Glory to God!

We haven’t spent too much time thinking about the way things were in the world when Jesus was born. I listened to a talk by speaker Rob Bell this week and I started thinking about what the world was like when Jesus was born. Look at Luke 2:1. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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A message on the Wise Men worshipping the Christ Child.

WISE WORSHIP Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Recently a great deal of talk has centered around the subject of worship. Though the Greek word translated worship is used nearly sixty times in the New Testament, no prescribed order of service states how many hymns should be sung or what kind of sermon should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Angel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000

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An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 28, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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This message uses a video presentation of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" as a lead in to encourage believers to "Reach Out And Touch" others during the Advent Season

The Master’s Touch [Note: This message began with a video illustration of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" available through Mainstay Church Resources’ "The Christmas Touch" Advent 2001 material.] Don’t you hate it when you see a sign that says “don’t touch”? Aren’t you glad that God never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-50, Mark 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Coming?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 9, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 6,245 views

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent Series B About John the Baptist pointing to Christ

3rd Sunday in Advent Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28 "Who Is Coming?" Isaiah 61: 1 ¶ The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

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