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"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

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Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

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

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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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

Those Were The Days

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

based on 71 ratings

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This is an advent sermon.

Play “All in the Family” theme song. Oh, the good old. Do you remember the good old days? I remember my parents talking about the good old days. “I remember when . . .” my parents would say. “Back in my day . . .” was another favorite. What about, “When I was you age . . ..” Simon and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responsibility Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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This is an Advent sermon.

Intro: Who was responsible? Brian Wells 46 year-old pizza man. Robbed a bank in Erie, Pa on August 28. Who was responsible? He was. Forced into it, or duped. Read Luke 3:7-18. We are responsible for our own spiritual condition. Our parents’ or grandparents’ faith doesn’t help or hurt us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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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

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

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

A Time Of Joy Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

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First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006

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Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

Riches Untold

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 1, 2006

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Advent - a time to reflect on God’s "Uncut Diamonds"

New Romney 03-12-06 THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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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

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

Brood Of Vipers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 14, 2006

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What drove the man who wore rags rather than “Botany 500” was being true to God’s calling on his life – making certain his generation understood genuine faith and power. There have always been a lot of mistaken ideas about that.

John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Favour Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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God’s favour means He uses the ordinary, involves adversity, requires obedience, gives us purpose, and provides hope.

Introduction We’ve all done someone a favour. And we’ve all asked for favours. We all have favourite foods, music, places to visit, etc. We talk about favourable weather and favourable circumstances. To use a negative example, some parents play favourites with their children. When we use these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

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