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  • Alan Tison avatar

    Participating In Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

    INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Potential Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,991 views

    Christmas is more than a date on a calendar, the potential of Christmas has a lasting impact

    Introduction: A woman was frantically going through her Christmas “To Do List”, when she discovered she had not sent her Christmas Cards out to her friends and family. Rushing to the local card store she found an appropriate set of cards and mailed them out just in time to guarantee Christmas Eve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas And The Cross

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,701 views

    What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

    I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Love

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    This is a sermon about the meaning of Christmas, as Christ was love!

    I. I trust that we are all familiar with 1 Corinthians 13, what is commonly called "The Love Chapter". Someone has written a version specifically designed for Christmas: (1) "If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shining balls, but do not show love to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trouble At Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008
     | 3,338 views

    Christmas is not always picture perfect. In fact not even the first one was, but God can make it better.

    Trouble at Christmas Luke 2:1-20 December 2003 December 2007 This is a fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind us that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being There At Christmas

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    As we celebrate “God With Us”, will we commit to “be there” for Him?

    “BEING THERE” AT CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: It seems the Big News this year is the purported “stealing of Christmas.” Consider: The South Orange/Maplewood School District just down the road has banned all Christmas songs with religious references – even instrumental arrangements that contain no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008
     | 10,561 views

    A simple message to help us understand the incredible depth of the love of God in the birth of Jesus and his purpose in sending him so we might have a real and personal relationship with him (rather than knowing about him).

    As I was praying and preparing for this message, I knew what God had placed on my heart to share, but I couldn’t come up with any clever, cute, funny stories like I’ve had in the past. Tonight, I’m just going to shoot straight with you if I may. It’s like on those rare occasions when I do drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dark Christmas Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008
     | 3,438 views

    The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

    Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Christmas Father

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007
     | 2,008 views

    THE GREATEST SANTA CLAUS IS THE LORD HIMSELF. HE GAVE ME A PRECIOUS GIFT ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

    CHRISTMAS FATHER HEBREWS 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I would like to explain that faith is a different thing compared to risk taking. With faith, one is quite sure of what he/she hopes for while risking provides some degree of doubt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,935 views

    This looks at the way God has tried to draw us to Himself throughou the ages and finally sends the ultimate gift of Himself.

    The Christmas Story Matt 21:33 - Pray - I want to tell you a Christmas Story, but it’s probably not a Christmas story that you have heard at Christmas - But it is truly the Christmas Story - I want to first review the story…to make you aware of the story…it is a parable that Jesus told - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Gospel

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    Today, Christmas is still about what it was the night Jesus was born - it is the good news of a Savior born to save us from our sins.

    The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:10-11 Introduction: Christmas is about the gospel. We are going to explain today how the entire message of Christmas was and still is about Jesus and salvation in His name. I.The Completed Gospel “which shall be to all people.” The coming of Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyday Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 65,675 views

    An evangelistic Christmas message encouraging unbelievers to receive Christ and experience an everyday Christmas.

    Tonight each one of us has come to this Christmas Eve service for many different reasons. Perhaps you have come because you like to sing Christmas carols, or perhaps you have come because you feel obligated to, it’s part of your responsibility or duty to attend a Christmas Eve service, or perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Eve Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,387 views

    The genealogy of Matthew has much to teach us about Christ and our understanding of God

    Christmas Eve Service 2006 Matthew 1 verses 1-17 How many Christmas Eve services have you attended in your lifetime? Is there anything new for you to hear this evening concerning the birth of Jesus Christ? I wondered that when I sat down to prepare this address. What can I bring that is fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Surprise Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,278 views

    The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

    The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas And Creation

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,322 views

    1. Christmas proclaims a mystery. 2. Christmas promises redemption. 3. Christmas promulgates meaning.

    Last week we read the prayer of Zechariah called the “Benedictus”,as he praised God for his faithfulness to his covenant with Abraham. This week we are looking at the prayer of Mary, often called the “Magnificat.” Mary also connects the birth of her son with the covenant God made with Abraham, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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