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  • Merv Birky avatar

    Burlap Christmas

    Contributed by Merv Birky on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,571 views

    Christmas Service message/meditation.

    MRB Beth-El 2000-12-24 Burlap Christmas – Luke 2:1-20 I. God appearing in human form not unique to Christianity. A. Whether eastern mystery religions, Greek mythologies, African nature religions, the “gods” often show up looking like humans. 1. Often as a trick rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Words Of Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,874 views

    What do you think about when you think of Christmas? What words pop into your mind? Home? Family? Gifts? Crowds? Jesus? Food? Santa Claus? All of these, & more, I imagine!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) Why does Christmas seem to be so much more important than all the other holidays of the year? Why is so much attention given to Christmas? Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of July are important holidays, but put ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Songs Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    A look at various songs song on the first Christmas

    Well it’s getting close isn’t it? Only fifteen more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of what makes this time of the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 77,682 views

    Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

    Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 25,169 views

    The coming of Jesus to this world immediately began to change the lives of those around him.

    The Wonder of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 A ninety year old couple sat on the front porch one night. The old man was overcome with the romance of the evening and he said to his hard of hearing wife, “I’m proud of you.” “Huh,” she said. “I’m proud of you.” “I’m tired of you too,” she said. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Trees

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 19,998 views

    This Christmas Eve sermon talks about the signifigance of 3 Christmas trees - in the garden, on the hillside, and in heaven.

    Dec. 24, 1999 Christmas Eve Service Christmas Trees INTRODUCTION It’s Christmas time. I suppose that this time of year is filled with more family traditions than any other. I know that if I were to poll this group of people, we would find that each of you has your own special ways that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    This Bible study on Luke reveals the power of the Christmas story

    The First Christmas Luke 2.1-20 Midweek Study 1. What is the passage about?: The gospel of Luke is unique in many ways but one of the most striking areas that this book adds to the message of scripture is the events of the birth narrative. This entire account is considered an Interchange because ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Xmas Or Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sounds Of Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 359 ratings
     | 16,643 views

    My concern is that we may become so overwhelmed by the noise of Christmas that we’ll never hear the sounds of that first Christmas night which we really ought to hear.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) Let me begin this message by reading aloud what should be a very familiar passage of scripture. It is Luke 2:1-7. “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 15,140 views

    JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS, HIS LIGHT IS THE LIFE OF MAN, HIS LIGHT SHINES THROUGH THE BELIEVER

    THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:21-32 & JOHN 1:1-12 I. PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE MESSIAH A. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth -redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc B. Scripture clearly states He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas Contrasts

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 287 ratings
     | 76,391 views

    Every year at Christmas time this great line is drawn. Here are people who are like shepherds & wise men coming to Jesus to worship Him. And there are others like Herod who stand hard & cold, resisting all that God is trying to do in their lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Daydreams Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

    December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 1,000 ratings
     | 87,349 views

    Before we can truly celebrate Christmas we must be prepared!

    Preparing for Christmas Selected Passages December 2, 2001 Introduction This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores are packed with people buying gifts. Elevators are filled with instrumental Christmas favorites. Those boxes packed away months ago are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas Is Coming

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    Have you ever wondered why God placed perhaps the most important prophecy about His coming Messiah in Micah 5:2? This sermon explores that thought, and along the way sees both how contemporary Micah’s message was, and how wise and awesome in His planning

    We are not very patient people + Esp. when we want something done = Out of our control + "It’s coming..." = "So is Christmas" + Anxious anticipation for the something we want = Can’t hardly wait for it + As with Christmas = Christmas is coming = Can’t hardly wait for it + Sights, sounds, smells, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 376 ratings
     | 39,621 views

    Christmas revealed to us God’s desire to have fellowship with man and His desire to meet us at our point of need.

    John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. · Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. · Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, writing about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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