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  • Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018
     | 6,086 views

    A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

    Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

  • Christmas - A Fairy Tale? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,529 views

    Is the Christmas story a fairy tale? This message suggests that it is not. It is in fact the greatest and truest of all tales.

    Ron Walters tells the following story in Preaching magazine. During the 1960s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began popping up in newspapers across America. It was destination reading. The cartoon’s childlike characters and modest storylines had become the ...read more

  • Anna: The Realization Of Christmas (Christmas Eve Candlelight Service) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2020
     | 3,587 views

    Anna was a woman of devout faith. The coming of the messiah brought great hope. This year we need that hope more than ever

    Introduction If you have followed us over the last few months, you know that we are deep into the study of the Gospel of Luke. So on this Christmas eve, I wanted to take a moment and bring a concluding thought to Luke’s Birth Narrative in his Gospel. It is here we find a woman with a remarkable ...read more

  • "The Gifts Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    What gifts are ours because God gave the gift of His son?

    From the beginning, giving gifts has been a part of the celebration of Christmas. In the first Christmas, the wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child. Today, as we approach yet another Christmas holiday season, no doubt many of us are already thinking in terms of ...read more

  • 3 Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,217 views

    looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

    Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

  • Developing A Christmas Focus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Two ways for Christians to develop a focus of Jesus at Christmas.

    “Developing a Christmas Focus” December 11, 2005 Introduction: Today we are looking at an important aspect of Christmas and that is focus. So often it is easy to get caught up in the day to day routine of December. Christmas parties, shopping, and decorating take an enormous amount of time and ...read more

  • Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,833 views

    Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

    Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

  • Mary's Merry Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 781 views

    This sermon explores the divine revelations and human responses in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing Mary's maternity, the shepherds' message, and Mary's reflections. Key

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the love and unity that is ever present in this gathering of God’s children. We are here by divine appointment. We find ourselves drawn together in this sacred space, not to merely listen to a sermon, but to ...read more

  • Christmas According To Luke Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,403 views

    In a logical and well-researched manuscript, Luke helps the skeptical and scientific know that the account of Jesus is fully trustworthy. We can learn from the shepherds as we develop awe, accept the message, and act on it.

    Christmas According to Luke Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 20-21, 2014 Bridge from “Still He Came” We wander and we’re accustomed to darkness, blinded by our own sins as we turn our backs on you. And yet, Jesus you still came…for us. And so here’s a ...read more

  • Meeting The Challenge

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009
     | 7,597 views

    To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

    Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

  • Access To God

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,556 views

    Giving us the ability to approach God, with full benefits offered to the believer.

    ACCESS TO GOD Psalms 15:1/3 “Who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart, he that back bites not with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor takes up a reproach against his ...read more

  • By His Stripes-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019
     | 2,292 views

    3 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-III—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: A ‘savant’ is “a person affected with a developmental disorder(such as autism or intellectual disability) who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in some limited field (such as mathematics or music).” *Kim ...read more

  • Christmas Is For Helping The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2016
     | 4,183 views

    After all, what is important about Christmas?

    Thursday of Fourth Week in Advent 2016 Joy of the Gospel The prayer we just heard in the Gospel is one of the most beloved in Catholic history. It is likely that it was part of the public and private prayer of Christians from the very beginning of the Church. We still pray it every day at Vespers. ...read more

  • Thus Begins Christmas

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    As we look at Christmas we must know that from the very beginning of time itself God had a plan to send Jesus to pay the penalty for our sin.

    Thus Begins Christmas John 1:1-18 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Let Us pray: Dear Heavenly ...read more

  • Christmas Mystery Remembered

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
     | 4,647 views

    The incarnation is a unique touch of God in the world, unparalleled since the creation; all Christians are given a glimpse of this mystery to share.

    Do you remember how exciting Christmas was when you were a child? The lead up into the great feast of the Nativity was almost too much to bear. We sang advent hymns at church; we colored candy canes and cut out snowflakes at school; we decorated the Christmas tree and set up the crèche at home. ...read more