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The Living Lyrics Of The Lowly Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 21, 2002

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One of the great surprises of Christmas is God’s propensity toward working thru the lowly.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless noted otherwise all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - "Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: *other

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

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

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Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 18, 2005

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A sermon on the Christmas message of "Peace On Earth."

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Luke 2:14 INTRO.: Christmas is nearing and I thought it might be good to consider the messages of some of our Christmas songs. Today, I want to think about the song, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," by Edmond Sears, a New York Unitarian Minister, who penned it in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005

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This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Original Christmas Missionaries Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 26, 2005

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Original Christmas Missionaries-The Shepherds. They received a DECLARATION- Good News from Heaven. They got busy with DECORATION decorating lives with the message of Gods Love(Jesus). Showed DEDICATION to praising & glorifying God. #1 in series Christm

This is sermon #1 in a series I am doing called Christmas originals. The sermon can certainly stand alone or be preached in series. There are powerpoint slides available at the end of this sermon. Christmas Missionaries LK 2:8-16 The Christmas narrative from LK chapter 2 introduces us to some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Suddenly

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Dec 23, 2002

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: Picture the amazement of the shepherds as they are out watching their sheep, and then SUDDENLY angels appear. For hundreds of years the prophets had been foretelling the coming of the messiah and not SUDDENLY here are the angels proclaiming the time ha

Suddenly 12/22/02 Rev. John McCaherty 1st Baptist Murphy Text: Luke 2:13-14 Lu:2:13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Lu:2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Intro: Picture the amazement of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002

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The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002

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People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 24, 2002

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ADVENT 4(C) - Do you hear what I hear - - God’s joyful promises and God’s voice of blessing?

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? LUKE 1:39-45 DECEMBER 22,2002 LUKE 1:39-45 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

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Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Maiden's Christmas Song

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

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Joy, gratitude, and mercy, are a part of our calling as Christians. We often do more this time of year, but our calling extends beyond the Christmas holiday, our calling is a part of our lives every day. I can’t help but think that Mary didn’t just sing

At the turn of the 18th century, Christmas could be a very dangerous time for ordinary common folk like us. Back in those days, it was customary for bands of young men to go door-to-door, demanding food and drink and in exchange provide a song for the household’s entertainment. If nothing was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

A Tale Of Two Angels

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

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How did Mary know she was encountering an angel. How do we know if we have an angelic encounter?

In the spring of 1982 Kenneth Nordvall was the speaker at a Morning Prayer group that meets in a town near Springfield Illinois. Before he spoke, a neighboring pastor shared about a recent mission trip to Mexico. While his group was returning, their van developed mechanical problems. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Methodist

"Reasons For Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007

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Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of The Nativity

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

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This is my message for our annual Hanging of the Greens service based on the pieces of the church nativity set

The Necessity of the Nativity Selected Passages November 25, 2007 Hanging of the Greens Message Introduction What is your favorite time of year? Most children will say Christmas. Most adults may say the same. Christmas is a season of grace. It is the season when God sent Jesus to our world. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

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