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Why Was Jesus Jewish? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 24, 2007

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To really be able to understand and immitate Jesus we have to understand His Jewishness and the Jewish time and culture into which He was born.

Introduction: A. As you know, most religious groups have identifying characteristics. 1. A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment of bringing something to represent their religion. 2. The first boy got in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magnifying Christ's Majesty I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 30, 2008

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As John set about to write these two chapters I’m sure that he felt a deep sense of frustration. How could he put in words what he had seen in God’s throne room? He must have felt like he had been given the task of describing a rainbow to a blind man, or

Magnifying Christ’s Majesty Part I Revelation 5:1-7 Purpose: To exalt Christ’s worthiness. Aim: I want the listener to respond to Christ’s majesty with passionate worship. INTRODUCTION: When Vance Havner once told a group of people that he was very optimistic about world events. Someone asked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Many Are Scared- The Innkeeper’s Apathy Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 7, 2009

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This sermons looks at 3 different vantage points of the same story and how these people acted towards Jesus. The message begs us to ask, "Who am I in this story?"

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 2- Many Don’t Care- The Innkeeper’s Apathy Luke 2:1-20 This in a nutshell is the Christmas story. Often read at church during the holiday season or at home on Christmas eve or maybe even on Christmas morning before the presents are opened. It is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

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The anticipation of Christmas is growing, but God’s gifts are always worth waiting for. While God’s timing may be inconvienent it is always perfect.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Waiting For Luke 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The anticipation level is increasing around our house. There are only 20 days left until Christmas! (In addition to the countdown to Christmas we have other countdowns happening at our house; the countdown stands at zero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Difficulties That Disturb Your Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 13, 2006

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Enjoying Christ as Prince of Peace in our lives by following the example of Joseph and Mary that first Christmas.

We’re in the series, "What Christ Came to Give." In the first message of the series we talked about how Christ came to give us HOPE, and last week we saw that Christ came to bring us THE PRESENCE OF GOD. Today we’re going to talk about how Christ came to give us PEACE and we’re going to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Two Laws That Changed America"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 4, 2012

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Shows how laws have intimadated the church from preaching God's Word

“Two Laws That Changed America” October 7, 2012 2 Timothy 3:1-5 “You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Go Joe!! (Christmas 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

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There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. Joseph, although a supporting actor in the nativity narrative, gives an incredible performance.

Go Joe! (Sermonette) Matt. 1.18-24 December 8, 2013 Chester, IL Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. 1 Sovereignty is the supremacy of authority/rule. a Christians believe that their Master is Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Royalty Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2016

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We all know the story of the Three Kings at Christmas, here is a story seldom told of the Two Kings

The Story of Royalty We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them. Riding their camels across the desert at night, the moon highlighting their royal robes and crowns against the stark desert sand. It is a very familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 16, 2018

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1. Hunt for opportunities to share (26:1-2). 2. Get a happy attitude about sharing (26:2). 3. Be hospitable in every situation (26:1-4). 4. Keep living in the hope of God's promise (26:4-8). 5. Be honest about who you are (26:9-11).

How to Tell Our Christian Story - Part 1 The Book of Acts - Part 84 Acts 25:9-26:11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 24, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 25, as we focus on how to give our Christian testimonies. Back in Acts 21, Paul arrived in Jerusalem at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:9-27, Acts 26:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Carol: Stave One Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2018

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This message looks at the how Christmas and it's main characters are introduced in the OT and Luke and Matthew. Like Dickens Christmas Carol the five parts are each called Staves. (if it was good enough for Dickens)

A Christmas Carol Stave one When Angela and I first got married she told me that one of the things that she did with her dad each Christmas was to watch A Christmas Carol. But it had to be the Alastair Sim one from 1951, and not the colourized version either. The movie was first released in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

O Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 12, 2022

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Joseph and Mary travel for a census

O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-20 Good Morning A mother telling one of her favorite Christmas stories said, “My proudest moment came during the children's Christmas pageant. My daughter was playing Mary, Two of my sons were shepherds and my youngest son was a wise man. This was their moment to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Infancy Narrative: Zechariah & Mary Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

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Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angel will visit a woman, Mary in two different places.

Luke in chapter 1 presents the first part of infancy narrative of Jesus: The subjects (Zechariah & Mary) are informed that two sons will be born. Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angle will visit a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5, Judges 13:2, Isaiah 41:8, Luke 1:39, Luke 2:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Closer Look At Christmas

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 22, 2002

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WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILTY TO TEACH THE WORLD ABOUT CHRIST AND CHRISTMAS, IF WE DONT DO IT DONT EXPECT ANYONE ELSE TO DO IT FOR US

A CLOSER LOOK AT CHRISTMAS LUKE 2: 1 – 14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Nothing Of Significance

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2002

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Christmas Eve parable -- kind of silly and serious at the same time -- poking a little fun at my own Scandinavian heritage. From the beginning the trained observers have failed to recognize the significance of the Nativity.

The Middle East is a troubled place. And, really, this is nothing new. The land that we call Israel or Palestine has been characterized by instability for as long as we can remember. The players change but the game is the same. It’s all very complicated -- hinging on geographical and political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Trouble At The Inn Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

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Christmas is a time to receive Jesus into the room of our heart by asking God that he be born there.

Scripture This is the account of what happened when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as it is recorded in Luke 2:1-7: "1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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