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The Messengers And The Messages Of Christmas! Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 16, 2004

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Part 3 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in our text today. For years, Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored.

THE MESSENGERS AND THE MESSAGES OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in text today. Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored. We will discuss today the TWO IMPORTANT WORDS related to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

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Theme is Repentance.... illustration from Shel Silverstein.... taking the garbage out.... John calls us to not "regret" but to take the garbage out of our lives.

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2010 Text Matthew 3:1-2,5-6 Advent I–Redeemer Lutheran “Christmas Is Coming – Are You Ready?” This past week Colleen was having several blood tests and checkups as part of her requirements for the upcoming mission trip. She ran into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Dream Keepers

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

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This sermon is about seeing the dreams and visions that God gives us, and then following His voice.

I. (1) "For one man he was roller skating out of control on the main floor of Neiman-Marcus, a verocious tiger in hot pursuit. A woman stood astonished as her boss demanded that the office floor be painted in multicolors, immediately! Riding a horse in the country, another fellow suddenly found it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Unto Us

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003

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The prophecy of Isaiah was more than just an abstract description of the coming Messiah; it tells us of the personal application of his titles.

The passage in Isaiah 9: 6-7 is one of the spectacular prophecies given in the book of Isaiah about Messiah’s coming. I have read this passage many times, sung it, and heard it read. This week, however, two words have come alive in my spirit; two little words that change the whole perspective of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Absurdity Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003

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If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Yellow Light

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002

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We need to slow down and remember the reason for the season

The Yellow Light This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores have the trees and Christmas decorations on display. They’re running sales trying to encourage all of us to spend, spend, spend. Elevators are filled with all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"There Is Joy In The Lord"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002

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We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Rsvp

Contributed by Joseph Johnson on May 3, 2002

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God invites us to the greatest party of all time

R.S.V.P. Mark 3:1-12 During the Holiday season many of us will be doing some extra entertaining. We’ll take certain steps to ready ourselves for the visit of guests. The first thing we work on is the guest list: who can visit together amicably, ( in other words who can get along together) Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Away In Some Manger

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 2, 2006

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A Sermon for Advent 1-C that calls us to be ready for the coming of Christ and not to be weighed down with the worries of this life.

“Away in Some Manger” Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1-C December 3, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” -Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Pursue The Gift Given To All People Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

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How do we move from the laundry list of today’s "Letter to Santa" to the recognition of the greatness of God’s grace

There is a bit of confusion over what is and isn’t common knowledge. “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005

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This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Met John The Baptist At Yoder's Department Store

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 5, 2005

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John gives some advice for this season of Advent: hold a baby, wonder, and look to the stars.

I Met John the Baptist at Yoder’s Dept. Store Mark 1:1-8 December 4, 2005 Haven’t you ever wondered what it would be like to meet John the Baptist? I’ve always thought that he would be an interesting person to get to know. He walked around the wilderness in camel skin eating bugs and tree bark, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Peace Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007

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Peace finding the peace of Christ at Christmas

Two Ladies on a Train • Years ago a man found himself on a train between two ladies. • And Unfortunately for him the two ladies were arguing constantly about whether the window should be open or shut. • The lady farthest from the window argued that she would die of heat stroke if it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008

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This message is about how we are to be like John the Baptizer and simply point people to the true light, Jesus. The message has illustrations from Rick Warren, Hannity and Colmes (their interview with Rick Warren) and the Salvation Army bell ringers, etc

In Jesus Holy Name December 14, 2008 Redeemer Text John 1:6-8 “Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?” “It’s the largest celebration around the world each year. Other holidays get a single day, but Christmas gets an entire month. During the Christmas season, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

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Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

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