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Putting Christ Into Christmas

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002

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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

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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Knowing the hope of God With Us through every circumstance of life

The Gift of Hope Nov 30 / Dec 1; 2002 Intro: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

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A great sermon to spice up your Christmas offering. This message looks at the significance of the names Zechariah, Gabriel, Elizabeth and John. Much more interesting than it sounds.

What’s In A Name Introduction: My name is Marc, the meaning of my name is ‘Mighty Warrior’. My wife’s name is Michelle it means, ‘Like unto the Lord’, Micah’s name is like it, ‘Like unto Jehovah’. Tabitha’s name comes from a story in Acts, depending on which source book you use her name either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Luke's Presentation Of Jesus To The World

Contributed by David Phillips on Dec 4, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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DR. LUKE WAS VERY ASTUTE IN DETAIL OF THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO THE WORLD. AS WE LOOK AT LUKE 1:1-4, LET’S SEE HOW LUKE PRESENTED OUR SAVIOR TO THE WORLD

FROM DAMASCUS ROAD CHURCH--BOONVILLE, INDIANA--DECEMBER 2002. THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO THE WORLD WAS ONE THING THAT DR. LUKE DID IN A SUPERB WAY--HIS COMING TO EARTH WAS SO IMPORTANT TO LUKE THAT HE TOOK PAINSTAKING TIME AND RESOURCES TO SHOW THE WORLD THAT JESUS WAS NOT ONLY MESSIAH, BUT ALSO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For The Powerful One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Immanuel: God With Us

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 7, 2002

based on 108 ratings

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A Christmas sermon illustrating the reality of God’s presence in our world and in our lives.

IMMANUEL: GOD IS WITH US Matthew 1:18-23; Text: v.23 SCRIPTURE: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

War Is Over

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Dec 7, 2002

based on 33 ratings

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The story of the angels isn’t so much about a heavenly sing-song than God announcing the end to the war between himself and the human race.

I’m sure we’re all fairly familiar with this scene—a group of shepherds are in the field quietly minding their own businesses when an angel appears to them. *The Angels* We don’t know the name of this angel. However, the only angel to be named in the gospels in connection with the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Holiness

Where Are We Looking For Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Dec 8, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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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

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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

The Promise

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 8, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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The message of the prophets show us: 1. God has a plan. 2. God has a hopeful plan. 3. God has a complete plan.

A little over two years ago, on March 26, 2000, Seattle’s famed Kingdome was demolished. It was the home of the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, and at times, the SuperSonics. But a Maryland-based company called Controlled Demolition Incorporated (CDI) was hired to do the job of imploding the 25,000 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

All I (Really) Want For Christmas Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 8, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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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

The First Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

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This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why He Came

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 13 ratings

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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

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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

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