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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Christmas Angel

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,536 views

    An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

    The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,059 views

    An examination of the phrase wonderful counselor in Isaiah 9:6.

    WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Isaiah 9:1-8 1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 2 The people walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Supernatural Power Of Christ's Birth

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 21,895 views

    Everything about the birth of Jesus was supernatural. There was the miraculous conception. “Mary was conceived of the Holy Spirit.” It was unheard of for a virgin girl to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

    The Supernatural Power of Christ’s Birth Matthew 1:18-23 Isaiah 9:6-7 Everything about the birth of Jesus was supernatural. First, there was the miraculous conception. “Mary was conceived of the Holy Spirit.” It was unheard of for a virgin girl to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Unlikely Characters Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    A message regarding the character of Joseph and Mary.

    Unlikely Characters of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 7, 2003 Introduction We continue our look at the gospel of Matthew this week, as we count down the days to Christmas. Today we¡¦re going to look at what we can learn about the lives of Mary and Joseph, and my hope is that you¡¦ll walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • C. Raymond van Pletsen avatar

    The Nativity Story: The Love Of God

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,204 views

    The most perfect love gift ever given was the gift God gave at Christmas – the gift of His Son. To help us appreciate that gift, think for a moment of the Nativity scenes you have probably seen all around at Christmas. They usually feature shepherds and W

    THE LOVE OF GOD The Stable In Bethlehem Tells Us Of The Love Of God The Infant In The Manger Tells Us Of The Love Of God INTRODUCTION Pastor: Choose an introduction that illustrates from your life the fact that we seek out gifts that say “I love you.” Shopping for a Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    A God's Eye View Of Christmas

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 39,950 views

    Christmas is not simply and event in the past, it is the fulfillment of the plan of God for the past, the present and the future.

    People make a lot of assumptions in life. Especially when dealing with a familiar subject. Let me give you an example. A young lady was in her first year of teaching first graders. On the last day of school before Christmas the kids all lined up to give her presents. The first student gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    Examining this Christmas Song

    Ps. 98 Joy To The World The Gospel In Hymns - Albert Bayley Imagine a little man 5 feet high; a large head made bigger with a huge wig, a hooked nose small piercing eyes, a frail and sickly body; the whole combination looking more like an embryo than a fully developed organism; that was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    Mary has to make preparations for the child to be born. In fact, God has to make preparations for the Christ-child to born as well. God has Caesar take a census of all the people and requires them to return to their city of birth. So, Mary and Joseph must

    All those preparations! Does your family resemble the Crandles? Did you hear Ann’s to-do list? The to-do lists just gets longer and longer, don’t they. Unfortunately, the number of hours in a day remains the same. So, how will we get all our preparations done by Christmas? How do we prepare for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Get Ready For That Day Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 1) As certainly as Jesus came the first time let there be no doubt HE WILL COME AGAIN! The same scriptures which told of His birth also boldly proclaim His Second Coming. Jesus’ first coming some 2,000

    INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you haven’t noticed “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Of course I think it’s been that way for a long time at the mall; retailers give a whole new meaning to “Christmas in July.” The stores have been ready for Christmas for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    The mystery of the incarnation helps us to know: 1. God’s strength is in his apparent weakness. 2. Jesus understands the human condition. 3. God’s desire is to be with us.

    A new trend is literally turning a longstanding Christmas tradition on its head. Hammacher Schlemmer, a retail company based in New York, is offering a unique yuletide decoration: the Upside-Down Christmas Tree. The tree is seven feet tall and pre-lit with over 800 commercial grade lights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Immanuel: The Greatest Gift We Never Asked For

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,154 views

    Isaiah predicted the coming of Christ to a hard hearted king - even without his asking.

    Isaiah 7:10-14 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    "Riches To Rags To Riches: The Story Of Christmas”

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    A Christmas sermon reminding us of how Jesus became poor that we might become rich.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 14, 2003 “Riches to Rags to Riches: the story of Christmas” [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] According to the Atlanta Journal "The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contains ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 36,582 views

    I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet us right where we are. I want to challenge us this Holy Season to not become Complacent but look with Great Anticipation. Let’s remember what this season and what Christmas is all about.

    TITLE: DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 2:1-3 Here we are once again ready to begin our Advent Preaching. I look forward to this time of year. I must admit, the older I become the faster time seem to move. I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Wonderful Counselor" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,712 views

    Second sermon in a series on Isaiah 9:6.

    Isaiah 9:6 is a prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah into the world. Through it we learn many things about our Messiah, Jesus Christ. 1. Isaiah prophecies about our Lord’s coming. A. He speaks of His first coming - 1) Telling of His humanity - "For to us a child is born..." 2) Telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist