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  • Jody Brock avatar

    Candlelight Service Of Lessons And Carols

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,420 views

    Adapted from the United Methodist Book of Worship for Advent. This service outline utilizes favorite Christmas Carols and lessons form both the Old and New Testaments.

    NOTE: All Carols taken from the United Methodist Hymnal. Each Scripture is read by a different reader. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Opening Prayer Pastor The Lord’s Prayer All Carol: “Hark the Herald Angles Sing #240 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,371 views

    Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

    Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    El Primer Villancico De Navidad

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Una exposición del canto de María

    EL PRIMER VILLANCICO DE NAVIDAD Lucas 1:46-55 INTRODUCCIÓN · ¿A cuántos de ustedes les gustan las canciones de Navidad? Los villancicos (cantos de Navidad) están presentes en cada lugar durante esta época. Los himnos que cantamos son ejemplos de canciones compuestas desde hace 250 años, y que nos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,218 views

    The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

    Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,622 views

    This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

    - Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Mary's Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,647 views

    Sometimes overlooked, Mary’s prayer is one of the most noble of Christian hymns.

    Mary’s Prayer Luke 1:46-55 LK 1:46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me--holy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born Of A Virgin Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

    “I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    A Dividing Peace

    Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

    A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    Why Jesus Came

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    According to John 10:10, Jesus came to give to sinners the abiding life and to the saints the abundant life by being conformed to His Person and by being committed to His Praise.

    WHY JESUS CAME John 10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” INTRODUCTION 1. Good morning. Let us pray: Father God, we magnify You today. Please bless our time together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 15,095 views

    What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

    Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Mission Of The Manger

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 13,889 views

    The purpose of Christ’s coming is clearly laid out for us.

    December 21, 2003 Hebrews 10:5-10 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; 6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. 7 Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Keeping Christ In Christmas

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,888 views

    A Christmas sermon based on an acrostic of the Word CHRISTMAS AND TITLES AND NAMES OF CHRIST

    KEEPING “CHRIST” IN CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION How do some people spell Christmas. They write "X-Mas" instead of Christ. They are, in fact, leaving out the most important part of Christmas - "Christ." Because the Greek form of Christ, is "Christos, and the first Greek letter in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    How The Grinches Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,081 views

    There are all kinds of Grinches trying to steal Christmas, here’s a look at five of them.

    How the Grinches stole Christmas Read from the Grinch who stole Christmas up to the Page “Then he got an idea! An Awful Idea! The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea! And you all know what the idea was right? I mean everyone of us here without exception has seen, read or heard “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Christmas is a time of beautiful lights decorating homes and businesses. Little does the world take notice that the lights are prophetic in that they speak of the celebration of Him who is the Light of the world.

    The Light of the World John 1:1-12 Introduction: Christmas is a time of beautiful lights. Everywhere homes and businesses are decorated with a multitude of colorful bright lights. Little does the world take notice that the lights are prophetic in that they speak of the celebration of Him who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 25,351 views

    Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

    The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free