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Petrified Shepherds

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 23, 2006

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Imagine that you were a Shephard on that night!

________________________ >>>Petrified Shepherds Imagine this: “All right, listen up you guys!” The chattering of hundreds of angel voices calmed slightly but the bantering still went on. “Come on. Quiet! Look up here!” The head angel, a stern-looking fellow about 6’8” tall, clapped his hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In The Shadowlands

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Speak To Us Of Love

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

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This sermon speaks of the love that came to us through Christ’s birth.

Advent IV – Love Luke 2: 25-38 “Hush-a-bye, lullaby. Hush your weeping, little baby,” the mother sang. And in her tear-filled eyes one would see the love Mary felt for her baby son, this Child of Love. Through this Holy Child, God transcended all time and space, planned a way to come and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

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The real meaning of Christmas

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

I've Got Something To Say Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004

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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

A Season Of Seeking

Contributed by Jeremy James on Dec 12, 2004

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We do not seek Jesus on our own, instead we seek Him because He seeks us.

Wise Men & Shepherds We know the story of the three magi or wise men well. We have heard it time and again, about how they saw the star in the East that told them that the King of the Jews had been born. The traveled far to find this king and they wished to honor Him. What is interesting is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

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God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Mary receives the announcement that she is going to have a baby. The focus of the message the excitement that comes with anticipating the birth of a child. We’ll explore the excitement and anticipation we have for Christmas. The title of the sermon will b

What do you want for Christmas? Have you made out your list? Have you been shopping to see what you may want this year? We enjoy gifts. I do. I still get excited about opening gifts. Gifts say a lot. They are windows into our soul because they reveal what our true desires are. Gifts tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

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

Reactions To The Savior's Birth

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

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People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A House Is Not A Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

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Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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 Gift" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 8, 2005

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This sermon rejoices in the greatest Gift ever given-Gon’s only-begotten Son-Jesus.

"THE GIFT" (A Christmas sermon) By-dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture text-2nd Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." Introduction- From the very beginning, giving the Gift was in His heart, and on His mind. WHAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Knee Deep In Sheep

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2005

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For Advent III, preached at First Baptist of Gaithersburg, MD. "We may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep, it is joy we reap". God in Christ transforms the ordinariness of everyday, humdrum life.

We may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep – it is joy we shall reap. Did you get all that? Too many rhyming words? Ah, but every one of them is important. Listen again: we may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep – it is joy we shall reap. Now you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Highway Construction

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

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Repentance is about preparing the way for our Lord, for the King. This Advent sermon uses the metaphor of road work to explore repenting of sin and unforgiveness.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the second Sunday of Advent belongs to John the Baptizer…the one whose job it was to announce the imminent coming of the Christ. In all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—the ministry of John the Baptizer prepares the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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