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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Let's Talk Christmas Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
     | 2,961 views

    Looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph and the wise men and how we can maintain joy in our lives.

    Let’s Talk Christmas part two Introduction (Susan will have just read Scripture) Good evening, How many are excited for Christmas? How many are hoping for a certain present? I see your hands. How many remember the gift that Ralphie from the Christmas Story wanted? Not just a BB Gun…He wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding Peace

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 7,689 views

    In a world like ours with everything that is going on in world events and the Christmas season, peace is a major concern, isn’t it? The problem is everyone wants peace but no one has a clear answer on how to get it.

    Finding Peace in a Season of Stress Philippians 4:1-9 Lucinda Norman writes of her experience Christmas shopping at the mall. People had been pushing, elbowing and cutting in front of her all day. During a 10 minute extra 10% off special, one woman grabbed a lace table cloth from her hands, looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Herod And The Magi – A Story Of Adoration Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
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     | 10,645 views

    Like the magi’s journey to Bethlehem, a life devoted to the adoration of Jesus is costly and requires preparation and often takes us through difficulty.

    Sometime early in this century it became fashionable to use the expression “war on Christmas” to cover everything related to any kind of controversy about the observance of Christmas in our culture. While some of the issues that fall under that heading certainly ought to be of concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds – A Story Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
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     | 8,603 views

    God takes ordinary people like you and like me and He calls us to share an extraordinary message of love, grace and mercy that begins with the birth of the Savior.

    Do you ever feel like you don’t really matter to God? Do you ever think that God is so busy running the universe that He doesn’t have time to be concerned about your insignificant life? Do you ever feel like you really don’t have anything of worth to offer to God? I think if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

    Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rachel's Sorrow

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016
     | 7,111 views

    However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

    Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Birth Of John Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016
     | 7,232 views

    One day, John the Baptist would stand at the water's edge, see his cousin Jesus walking towards him, and would cry out, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

    Luke 1:57-80 The Birth of John 12/19/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Is there a more momentous event than the birth of a child? We hear people say when they have experienced some great achievement or honor, “Next to the birth of my child this is the greatest experience of my life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Still The Greatest Story Ever Told

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 12,567 views

    A sermon on the birth of Jesus.

    Still the Greatest Story Ever Told Introduction: • Each of the gospels presents the Savior in a different light:  Matthew: the Messianic King  Mark: the Divine Servant  Luke: the Son of Man  John: the Son of God • Luke paints for us the human aspect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas According To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2013
     | 6,191 views

    Exploring the birth of Christ--what it means to us today.

    “When Christ came into the world, he said, ‘Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, “Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jump For Joy Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013
     | 4,575 views

    Many have the view of the Christian life as boring, lifeless, full of duty, ritual, and restriction.yet the picture painted in Scripture is radically opposite of this view.

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Jump for Joy” Is. 35; Lk. 1:11-25 The Sunday School class for 7 year olds was barely underway when one little boy suddenly exclaimed to the teacher, “Can we hurry up? This is boring!” Immediately the little girl to his left gave him a sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fill It Up Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013
     | 2,949 views

    Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,519 views

    Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

    I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Checking Out The Stories

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

    In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    La Navidad Pandémica Y Nuevas Posibilidades

    Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,489 views

    Una reflexión navideña.

    La Navidad pandémica y nuevas posibilidades Sagrada Escritura: Juan 1:1-14, Lucas 2:15-20, Lucas 1:1-14. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, En este Día de Navidad, tenemos un texto del Evangelio de acuerdo a San Juan (Juan 1: 1-14) para nuestra reflexión: ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ang Pandemikong Pasko At Mga Bagong Posibilidad

    Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,324 views

    Isang Pagninilay ng Pasko.

    Ang Pandemikong Pasko at Mga Bagong Posibilidad Banal na kasulatan: Juan 1:1-14, Lucas 2:15-20, Lucas 1:1-14. Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Sa Araw ng Pasko na ito, mayroon kaming teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint John (Juan 1: 1-14) para sa aming ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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