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Putting Christ Into Christmas

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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Making Christ the focal point of the celebration.

At this beginning of the Christmas season let us gather our families together and remind them through the reading of the Christmas story the real meaning of this great Christian celebration. Let us attempt to cause them to see for themselves that there is a great depth of richness of the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Reclaim The Season Series

Contributed by Joseph Hughes on Dec 7, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 10,007 views

Jesus’ words in Mark 13 sound strange this time of year, but they remind us that the season is about the redemption of the world not the resurrection of the "bottom line."

First Sunday in Advent -December 1, 2002 The Holy Gospel - Mark 13:24-37 13:24 "But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 13:25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 13:26 Then they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are We Looking For Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Dec 8, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 3,429 views

A message challenging us to look for Jesus as a "man of sorrows" rather than among the pomp and ceremony that many would prefer. (Hear this sermon, and others, preached online at www.coalmarshbaptist.com. Air date is 12-22-02)

Isaiah 53:1-3 December 7, 2002 “Who hath believed our report?” They did not believe the “report” in Isaiah’s time that Messiah was to come thru the seed of Abraham They did not believe the “report” in Christ’s and the apostles time even though they had the scriptures. Rom. 10:16-17 But they have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Let There Be Peace On Earth"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 8, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 13,086 views

True peace does not come through contented circumstances, but through a relationship with God

As I was bringing our children to church Wednesday night, they were taking note of all the homes that were lit up and decorated for Christmas. They remarked at how they liked the decorations and the effort folk put forth at Christmas time. They also said, “People are different this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

All I (Really) Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 6,058 views

Joseph thought he knew what he wanted: freedom from embarassment, a normal life, a few friends to support him. But in listening to the Spirit he found that what he really wanted was to love and to be loved, to be significant, and to be understood by God.

What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those curmudgeons who thinks we should do away with giving gifts at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s all very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why He Came

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 13 ratings

| 3,078 views

Why did Jesus have to come to earth? This message looks at what Christ has to offer us.

As she made her way along the road she wondered about the sense of it all. Although she had agreed she still couldn’t understand why. She lived in a poor country that was occupied by a foreign army, violence was never far away and often during the night you would hear soldiers entering the home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatest News

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 9, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 3,894 views

We live in times with a lot of bad news. This is a positive sermon centered around Christmas’ great announcement of the angels to the shepherds.

December 8, 2002 You can do this just about any day. Pick up the newspaper, or flip on CNN. Of the six prominent lead stories on the front page of the paper, five will have the following words: "TRIAL....DANGEROUS...FRAUD...MURDER....DOWNTURN!" It doesn’t get much better on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Liz, Zach, And A Baby Named John

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002

based on 15 ratings

| 9,197 views

In a wonderful story of the Christmas season, we learn how God is present in and through out deepest disappointments.

Liz, Zach, and a baby named John December 7, 2002 Let us, today, look at a story that speaks to all of us. It’s a story of great promise in this season of anticipating Christ. It’s a story of encouragement and hope for us all. Luke 1. 5- 7- we have a childless couple. I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Psalm 107:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Going To Heaven. Ok, Now What?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 12, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,818 views

how we respond in light of Jesus’ Second COming.

December 15, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Right Place Wrong People

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 12, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 12,087 views

This is a Christmas sermon that teaches that we should be careful about the people to whom we associate. Christmas should remind us to avoid the Wrong People

There are some times when we find ourselves in the Right Place but with the Wrong People. There are some places that are all right but the people are all wrong. In Some Marriages, we can say, right place but wrong people. The institution of Marriage is a wonderful place to find fulfillment, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"There Is Joy In The Lord"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 25,495 views

We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

based on 43 ratings

| 7,374 views

Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 24,108 views

There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Psalm 106:15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Peace Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 5,333 views

Sermon Series for Advent number 3 0f 9 on the fruits of the spirit

Second Sunday in Advent Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Peace 1. Peace to be believed. 2. Peace to be shared. Fellow Christians preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

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