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Christmas Is For-Giving Part 3 Forgetting Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2011

God, through the miracle birth - Jesus Christ, gave to mankind the gift of forgiveness to save us from our sins.

Christmas is For-giving Part 3 Forgetting Introduction (adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel) Mat 1:18-21 God, through the miracle birth- Jesus Christ, gave to mankind- gift of forgiveness- to save us from- sins. Christmas is a time For-giving. We have been studying the whole truth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

The Real Meaning Of Christmas:the Day God Died (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

So many forget that we were not to celebrate the birth of Christ, it's nice that we do, but that is not why He came.

The real meaning of Christmas:the day God died (Part 2) Gentle reader, We are in a real war "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Can't Speak--But I Can Hear You!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2011

The birth of John the Baptist gives us a clear sign of his message--Christ must increase; we must decrease.

Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist June 24, 2011 There are only two birthday celebrations of men in the liturgical year. A line through them cuts the year exactly in half. Today, around the summer solstice, we celebrate the birth of John, who was the precursor of his cousin, Jesus, whose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

The Sons Of Praise

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Let’s learn from the meaning of the names of the sons of Judah (praise) what praise will give birth to in your life.

The Sons of Praise 1Ch 4:1 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. I. INTRODUCTION -- PRAISE One of the things that has always set Pentecostal churches apart from all other denominations is the way that we praise the Lord. We don’t praise God quite like some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

Dare To Dream Again

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008

Joseph had big dreams but they became broken, barren dreams; But God was with him and his brarren dreams were birthed.

Dare to Dream Again Attention: What did you want to be when you grew up? Need: What can I do when my dreams are crushed? Text: Gen 37:5-27 I. Joseph Has Big Dreams a. Importance in his dreams i. He would rule over his family ii. Universal need for significance b. Impact of a dream ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Workings Of Faith In The Life Of A Believer

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014

Can We Survive This Life W/O FAITH . . . ABSOLUTELY NOT …. It is needed from spiritual birth to spiritual death!

The Workings of Faith in the Life of a Believer INTERESTING FACTS • Taken from its hive, the bee knows its way home. • A horse can be depended on to find its way home to the corral. • Cats and dogs have made the “incredible journey” home after being lost or being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Week 3 - 2012 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 18, 2012

How critical is the truth of the virgin birth to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Can it be cast aside and not impact all of the Holy Bible?

Today is the third Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. Explain relationship and use of husband/divorce language in Bible Matthew 1:18-25 “18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 31, 2012

Christmas is all about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and experiencing His joy, peace and hope.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON (Dec. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing. Remembering the loss of a loved one, or the pressure to have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

Christmas: Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2014

The birth of Jesus Christ should motivate us to exalt and worship God, just as the angels sang, "Glory to God in the Highest."

Christmas: Glory to God in the Highest (Luke 2:1-20) (Note: Although the points in this sermon are similar to a previous sermon I composed, this version contains more newly-added Jewish roots material; the skeleton may be similar, but there is more meat on the bones!) 1. Admiring the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"a New Life In Christ!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 10, 2022

Many call it a new birth! It's actually a new life, a transformation brought about by the Spirit of God.

Notice 3 things in this passage of scripture. First... I. We see our life BEFORE we accepted Christ. -We were spiritually dead, but were made alive in Christ. v1 -We see our former sinful lifestyle. v2-3 II. We see our life CHANGED when we trusted Christ. -Notice God's mercy and love. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Acts Of The Apostles (6 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

At the beginning of the third chapter of Acts, the story of the glorious healing of the man who had been lame from birth is recorded.

This man was a picture of the sinner, who is born spiritually lame. God did an undeniable work in his life, but the ungodly, though religious, would not accept it. It is still the same today. God does great things, and still ungodly men will not accept what He does, and can do, for mankind. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds: Why Them? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Why would God announce the Savior's birth to a group of lowly shepherds first? The answer is the heart of the gospel.

Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. And I would also encourage you to find Ezekiel 34, and put a bookmark there, because we are going to be opening that up a little later. Every Christmas, there is an “it” toy. The most popular toy that everyone wants, and no one can find. These days, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18, Ezekiel 34:1-24, John 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Little Children Come Unto Me

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021

This is the funeral sermon for a bay boy who had lived for one day after his birth before passing away.

LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME Luke 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: 1) As we look at Luke 18 today, I want us to see a bit of the background to this passage of Scripture. A) As Jesus was speaking on the Kingdom of God, prayer, and the need to be humble before God families in the crowd started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Moves The Nations

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

To bring about the birth of Jesus, the Almighty God moved the nations, even the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

Think of what a small event it seemed to be! There was a man, and there was a woman. The woman was but a teenager, pregnant, and ready any day to give birth. This man and woman found themselves far from home, down in the province of Judea, in the town of Bethlehem. While they were there, they ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Luke 2:1-40, Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tale Of Four Kings

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2022

The question was asked at Jesus' birth, Where is the King of the Jews, and it was answered by the sign on the Cross, Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews

This morning I want to tell you a story of four kings. And I know that you think I’ve lost it, that the account belongs in the Christmas story, not the Easter story, and it’s three kings, not four. Well, even that isn’t completely true. Even though the story of the three kings comes alive each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, John 19:16-19

Denomination: Wesleyan