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Have You Heard The News?

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 10, 2001

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sermon on the annunciation

Have you heard the news? Luke 1:26-38 / Matthew 1:18-25 News – we have news channels all over the T.V. – CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, NEWS8. We have papers galore – The Times, The Post, The Messenger and the Journal, the National Enquirer. You can even get news updates on your pager or your cell phone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sheep Herders? Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001

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Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

What Are You Smiling About?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 11, 2001

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Our Lord’s coming gives us a real reason to smile; the joy he brings lasts forever.

Christmas is almost here! Only two more weeks and the whole ordeal will be over for another year! I actually heard someone say that on the radio the other day. Sadly, he’s right. For a lot of people Christmas isn’t a time of happiness, but a time of frustration; it’s not a time for joy, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do You Respond To God's Message?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

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What do you do when you hear God speaking to you? At the Birth of Chris, three individuals rrespond three different ways.

Purposeful! Ephesians 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2001

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This is a Christmas season devotional done for the local senior center. The gift of Christmas is one that we cannot afford to pass up

The Gift of Christmas John 1:12 Senior Center Devotional December 12, 2001 In the fourth year of his layoff from his job, Dad gave Mom a dishwasher for Christmas. You have to understand the magnitude of the gift: Our old house had its original wiring and plumbing, and neither could handle the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 13, 2001

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This sermon is about making room for Jesus in the Inn of our hearts.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:1-7 "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Name That Person Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 13, 2001

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One of the ways that we can make meaningful connections is by connecting with people who are often overlooked.

Several years ago there was a game show called, Name That Tune in which contestants competed for cash and prizes by trying to name songs in as few notes as possible. The famous line being of course, I can name that song in one note! This morning, we are going to briefly play “Name That Person” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Best Of Times In The Worst Of Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2001

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In a bad-news, good-news world, we need to remember that God’s good news 1. Is greater than the world’s bad news. 2. Transforms the world’s bad news. 3. Will do away with the world’s bad news.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In Search Of..."

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 17, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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On the Magi

“In Search Of…” Matthew 2:1-11 Years ago there was an interesting T.V. show – called “In Search Of…” The whole premise of the show was to search out some mystery of the times. Everything a pharaoh’s pyramid to aliens to big foot. And yet as each episode progressed it seemed that they were doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Faithful Messengers Series

Contributed by Philip Kruis on Dec 17, 2001

based on 35 ratings

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God uses his faithful messengers, both throught their presence and their message, to assure that message sent is message received.

God’s Faithful Messengers Luke 1:26-38, 2:8-14 Introduction: "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Wow! How many times do we communicate like that? Far too often I imagine. I’m currently doing premarital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Makes A Wise Man Wise?

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 17, 2001

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Next sermon in the advent series dealing with the Wise Men and how we can and should relate to them with regard to seeking and approaching Christ.

A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an explanation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Psalm 24 leads us to a correct understanding of whose birthday we celebrate on December 25.

“Whose birthday is it, anyway?” A few Christmases ago the Board of Evangelism and I selected a mailer that showed both a picture of Jesus and a picture of Santa and asked the question in big bold print, “Whose birthday is it, anyway?” Underneath that caption it when on to declare, “We believe the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

A House Is Not A Home

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

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Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A King In The Gate

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

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David’s emergence from grief over Absalom was marked by his "sitting in the gate" -- a sign of healthy recovery in that he had begun to care for others more than for his own wounds, he had returned to the work of justice, he faced vulnerability, he resumed leadership, he could face his own grief.

I This day the noise of battle, the next the victory’s won. Or so the king hoped. Much was at stake. His own future was uncertain; the nation’s stability was shaky; the confidence of those around him was low; and, most of all, his relationship with his son was in jeopardy. There had been a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Peace

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

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Christmas is a stressful time. There is just so much to do and to get done. However, why not take a moment to enjoy Christ peace, after all that is what Christmas is really about anyways

Isaiah 9:6-7 God is Peace! Introductions A. Can I ask an honest question? How many of you are feeling STRESSED or have felt STRESSED in the last week! B. Even I Mr. Non stressed Have felt stressed. C. Christmas is the busiest time of the year D. You have to buy this gift here, go to this party ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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