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  • Paul Newell avatar

    Un-Tarnished Glory Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    This is the third an Advent Series. We allow God to touch through us when we see His glory in others and allow His glory to shine through us. The shepherds are the characters addressed

    Untarnished Glory Advent – Week Two (Honoring the Overlooked) Luke 2:8-20 Intro: “Flea market finds”, Terrie and I always get a kick out of watching home improvement shows on TV in the evening – probably because we enjoy watching people take what appears to be ordinary and turn it into something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    He Meets Us Where We Are Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    God’s love is accessible to every person on every rung of the social ladder.

    5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 3 of 5) He Meets Us Where We Are Luke 2:8-20 Dec. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    The Real Worship Experience

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,184 views

    The shout that comes before the worship is out of place. We need to learn that worship is more than one hour on Sunday.

    *In preparing for this sermon, I gleaned several thoughts from several sermons found on this site. Thank You to all who participate! The Psalmist David gives us a great illustration of what true worship really is. Read Psalms 111:1-2 Worship – English word that means: to ascribe the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    Petrified Shepherds

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,187 views

    Imagine that you were a Shephard on that night!

    ________________________ >>>Petrified Shepherds Imagine this: “All right, listen up you guys!” The chattering of hundreds of angel voices calmed slightly but the bantering still went on. “Come on. Quiet! Look up here!” The head angel, a stern-looking fellow about 6’8” tall, clapped his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    The real meaning of Christmas

    Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    A Christmas sermon, based on Hebrews 1:1-3

    God Has Spoken Heb. 1:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: I’ll never forget the episode of “Home Improvement” in which one the Taylor children had a part with three others in the Christmas pageant at church holding up cardboard letters that were supposed to spell “NOEL.” They got backwards and spelled “LEON.” Al ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Because Of Christmas...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    Brief Christmas message.

    Because of Christmas… Various Scriptures December 25, 2005 Introduction My original intent was to just read the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke, but I got the feeling that I was supposed to share something different, so we’re going to briefly look at three gifts we get because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,248 views

    The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

    The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Have A Fair And Balanced Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    John the Baptist teaches us to prepare for Christ’s coming by making changes in our lives, but changes based on the unchangeable Word of our consistent God.

    Advent 3 Luke 3:7-18 When I am home, chances are the television is going to be tuned to one particular station. Unless Ali is in the mood to watch the Disney Channel, I will have another station on in the background in the morning as I am preparing to go over to the church, or it will be on during ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,163 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Christ Candle"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,798 views

    Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.

    “The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Eye Witness News - Midnight Candlelight Service Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
     | 5,114 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is the Midnight Service that follows all four stories into the culmination of a candle lit service at Midnight.

    “Midnight Mass 2009” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    A Light Has Dawned Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    The Messiah, the Light of the world, has come. This Light is Son of God who breaks the yoke of sin and darkness and frees us to respond with repentance, rejoicing, and sharing this light with others.

    Introduction How many of you here have stubbed your toe while walking to the bathroom late at night? How many of you use night-lights since that happened? We have night-lights in our house—these lights prevent me from tripping and stubbing my toes on Ella’s toys when going to the bathroom late at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,637 views

    Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

    The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Are You The One ?

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    Christmas Sermon - Which Jesus do you want for Christmas

    I have a secret to tell you. I’ve picked out a present for my wife, Linda. I am getting her a beautiful 2 caret diamond ring in a platinum setting. It looks great! I admit that it isn’t exactly what she asked for, but I searched and searched on-line and just couldn’t find anywhere where I could get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ