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  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    An End To Darkness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    Have you ever noticed how much darkness surrounds the Christmas story – how much happens in the dark?

    An End to Darkness Isaiah 60:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI December 14, 2008 Advent Series 2009 This may sound a little strange, but I have always associated darkness with Christmas – physical darkness, I mean. All my childhood memories of Christmas seem to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve describing the consequences of the coming of Christ

    TITLE: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD TEXT: John 3: 16-21 Introduction Tonight we are here to celebrate that Jesus is the light of the world. The scriptures declare in John 3:19 “This is the verdict: light has come into the world…” Tonight I want to share briefly 4 consequences that we all face because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Jesus You Need

    Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016
     | 4,566 views

    While the Baby Jesus of Christmas is important, Jesus pointed to another time in His Life as necessary for the benefit of man

    • IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Credentials Of The King Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,108 views

    Mark shows us how Jesus was announced by John the Baptist, affirmed by God the Father and even proven by the opposition of Satan to be the Savior.

    Christmas Series – 2014 The Birth Narratives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Christmas Miracle

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,576 views

    The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. Christmas is the celebration of a Child. The Child Who would save His people from their sins.

    The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. This Child lived in poverty and reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He leave the country in which He was born when He, during His childhood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2025
     | 438 views

    An advent series focused on how God crashes our stories and life changes.

    God Crashes our Story November 30, 2025 Matthew 1:18-25 Have you ever had your plans blown up? You were planning on a great vacation, but then an illness or injury happened. And everything changed. Maybe you weren’t planning on attending a family function, you know, too much drama, but you did, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    21st Sunday After Pentecost. October 13, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 4, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Year B, Proper 23.

    Job 23:1-9, Job 23:16-17, Psalm 22:1-15, Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15, Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 10:17-31. A). HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Loaves And Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    When we put our efforts to surrender our deserted lives to Jesus, our Lord and Master, with our weaknesses, He takes us to the pasture land by blessing us and giving us abundant lives.

    Reflection Five Loaves and Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8: 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21. Dear sisters and brothers, It is the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 14:13-21): “When ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    There's Something About Mary

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,445 views

    Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

    There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Communion - Proclaiming The Lord's Death Until He Comes

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,901 views

    As we celebrate His birth; we pause to remember His ultimate mission, His death on the cross for us. His birth was announced by angels; but His death shook the earth and set us free!

    Dakota Community Church December 21, 2008 (am) Communion “Proclaiming the Lord’s Death until He Comes” I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    And His Name Shall Be Called . . . Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,499 views

    Isaiah gives us four names that Jesus would be called, and each name gives us a description of what Jesus would do.

    Introduction During the 1960’s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began appearing in newspapers all over America. The simple characters and modest storylines became the perfect placebo for millions looking for a daily dose of innocence. And none of that was lost on Madison ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Star & The Wise Men

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,369 views

    Not only did shepherds see a light on the night Jesus was born, but God made a star appear to men far away so people everywhere would know that His Son had been born.

    THE STAR & THE WISE MEN Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION VIDEO: A. HUMOR 1. I came across a collection of letters that children wrote to Santa Claus. Some of them were pretty good. One said, "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Hope Of Christmas: Immanuel

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 879 views

    He alone holds the power to turn around any difficult season or loss we may be facing, and bring great blessing and good through it all …

    Opening Thought: Often when things don’t seem to go right in this life, we start feeling like we’ve been left on our own. Pressures surround, troubles cling, we may be facing huge loss, or we find ourselves in long seasons of waiting. God’s timing seemed off during the 400-year gap between the OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Listen For Love Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019
     | 3,775 views

    In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

    LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naughty Or Nice Christmas 2025: Choose A List

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 437 views

    The purpose of the birth of Jesus Christ was and is the salvation of the human soul.

    NAUGHTY OR NICE: CHRISTMAS 2025 CHOOSE A LIST REVELATION 12:1-17 #naughtyornice INTRODUCTION… Origin of N & N List, wiki/Santa_Claus_Is_Comin%27_to_Town Our Christmas series this year is called “Naughty or Nice.” If I am honest, it is just a gimmick to make a series of sermons. The idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ