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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    A Right Christmas

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 1, 2008
     | 4,283 views

    “The coming of Jesus was for the purpose of salvation.”

    Galatians 4:4-7 A Right Christmas “The coming of Jesus was for the purpose of salvation.” Sunday Morning Sermon 12.9.07 Intro: (start with video) http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=4642543 “12 crazy days of Christmas” (Title and text) That video is funny – but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,674 views

    A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Christmas Worship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,602 views

    Exposition regarding worship in Mary’s Magnificat, Luke 1:46-56

    Text: Luke 1:46-56, Title: Christmas Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/20/09, AM A. Opening illustration: There is a splendid moment in the movie Jurassic Park, when world-class paleontologist Allen Grant, who has devoted his life to the study of dinosaurs, suddenly comes face-to-face with real, live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Christmas Star

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,404 views

    There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

    The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Receiving Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,330 views

    God’s gift alone is stronger than the hate and despair that mockingly stands in opposition against “peace on earth good will to men.” Whatever the difficulty we may face in these days approaching Christmas 2005 God’s gift, the gift of His one and only So

    GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Receiving Luke 2:21-33 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: I Heard the Bells (1:47) I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the word repeat of peace on earth, good will to men . . . And in despair I bowed my head: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anticipating Christmas

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,139 views

    CHRISTMAS

    ANTICIPATING CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:22-35 I. SIMEON’S LIVING WAS COMMENDABLE. (Vs. 25) A. Simeon Was A Righteous Man.v.25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Communion

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,754 views

    christmas communion

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Awake To Christmas

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Disappointment can be followed by discovery and renewed dedication.

    AWAKE TO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS "When Joseph woke, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him..." (Matthew 1 : 24). Matthew’s Gospel indicates that Joseph went to bed with a problem on his mind! A problem that exercised his mind greatly, that is, what to do about a pregnant fiancee! ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Christmas

    Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

    It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Christmas Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,155 views

    Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

    Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared

    The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Celebrating Christmas

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,761 views

    The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

    At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    Celebrating Christmas Series

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    This sermon tells us that irrespective of our situations and circumstances, the Lord has a message for us at Christmas.

    Topic: Celebrating Christmas Text: Math. 2: 11, Lk. 2: 8-20. By: Pastor Dr. ‘Sola Oni, Houston South Foursquare Church, Houston, TX 77072 Introduction: Christmas means different things to different people. To some it means a time of giving and receiving, to others, it is a time of decorating, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,367 views

    Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

    “The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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