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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

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Star Trek [christmas]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 11, 2005

based on 49 ratings

| 8,617 views

The Wise Men were the true originals. This focuses on the real STAR of Christmas, Jesus, and how we can reflect that light to others this season and always. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Star Trek Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Advent-- a time to prepare for the coming of Christ into our world and lives-- points us to the Christmas miracle! "Christmas for millions is just the holiday season. Are we losing the sense of marvel at the Christmas miracle? Why, this is the most stu

All over our nation, there is unmistakeable evidence that that there are those who want to bar Christ from Christmas. That’s right, there are mant elites in our nation’s political and educational systems that want to remove our right to celebrate the birth of Jesus. If you don’t believe me, then ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

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 Song Of Mary Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 4, 2005

based on 156 ratings

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The song of Mary can become our song too as we allow the Holy Spirit to form Christ in us.

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of Mary Luke 1: 46-56 1. If we were to compile a list of as many songs of Christmas that we know or have heard, I imagine we would be able to come up with quite an extensive list. • I did a search on Yahoo under the keywords songs of Christmas and it pulled up 55 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Hick Town Heroes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 30, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 2,809 views

The coming of Jesus is the greatest event in all of history. Yet, He did not come with great fanfare or with parades or announcements to kings. Jesus was not born in a large town. Jesus’ birth was announced to simple people... the hicks... who became h

HICK TOWN HEROES LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION… Hick Test (http://www.geocities.com/jam_ieg/stud.html) * If the number of cattle out number the amount of people in your town * If you can’t find your town on a map * If your next door neighbor lives more then a mile away * If you can hold your breath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Dec 16, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” Our great Light, Liberator, and Lord.

TO US A CHILD IS BORN ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas Story that means so much to all Christian believers can be told with six words, “To us a child is born.” If it were not for the appearance of Immanuel (God with us) we would not need to celebrate Easter. The birth of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Among The Magi

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Dec 15, 2000

based on 101 ratings

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An examination of the obsticals that the Magi overcame to worship Jesus used to help us overcome the same obsticales

Are You among the Magi? Meeting Creek Christmas Banquet Dec. 1/00 Objective: To tear down the barriers to worshipping Jesus. Read Matthew 2: 1-12 Are you among the Magi? - this Christmas will you worship Jesus? - worship it is a simple attitude of willing service five obstacles the Magi had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Stanley Arnold on Jun 6, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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How John the Baptist’s preparation for life and ministry can serve as an outline for our Advent preparation.

Preparing the Way! Mt 3:1-11 Advent is about preparation. Preparation of our houses, meals, presents. It should be preparation of our lives, our hearts, selves. We continue by looking at an individual who knew what preparation was about, John the Baptist. Jesus said in 11:11 “Among those born of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000

based on 55 ratings

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An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Holding On When You Should Be Letting Go

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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We must put an end to self-sovereignty.

HOLDING ON WHEN YOU SHOULD BE LETTING GO: A COMMUNITY OF FEAR Matthew 2.16-18 S: Community C: A Fearful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE MUST PUT AN END TO SELF-SOVEREIGNTY. TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2 an example of a man who would not let go of his self-importance. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Peace Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 5,324 views

Sermon Series for Advent number 3 0f 9 on the fruits of the spirit

Second Sunday in Advent Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Peace 1. Peace to be believed. 2. Peace to be shared. Fellow Christians preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

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