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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Santa Claus

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,889 views

    The title says it all.

    Well it won’t be long now. Just eight more days and it will be Christmas Eve and then we all know what happens then right? That’s right, Santa comes. Whether we like to admit it or not the primary figure in most homes this Christmas won’t be Jesus it will be Santa. And we can rant and rave about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Gifts This Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    A look at the various gifts that God gives to each of us.

    God’s Gifts to Us December 9, 2001 Here they are I know you’ve been waiting for them, the top 10 real Christmas wishes. 10) A new SUV that would fit in my stocking 9) Two words: Batteries Included 8) No Payments until 2050 7) To Get Christmas Cards out by Easter 6) To complete Christmas shopping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    A look at the different angels present at the first Christmas

    Touched by an Angel Angels. What would Christmas be without angels? They are an integral part of Christmas, if we didn’t have angels what would we put on the top of our trees? And what would the little ones dress up as in the Christmas play; you only need so many shepherds. The Christmas story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Manner

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    This outline explores the manner of the salutation of the angel announcing our Lord’s birth; the manner of man He was; and what manner of persons we should be.

    WHAT MANNER? “And the angel came unto her, and said: Hail, thou who are highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered in her mind what manner of salutation this was.” Luke 1:28-29 I. WHAT MANNER OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In Your Family Tree? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    This is the first message in a series through the Book of Matthew

    What’s In Your Family Tree? Have you ever been around people who seem to chatter on and on and in the end, you wonder what they said? Or heard people who have the appearance of knowledge yet when you check it out discover though it sounded right, it was off base? In the first century ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Room For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,993 views

    Is there room for Jesus in our lives? There was no room for Him when He was born

    INTRODUCTION  Have you ever looked for something to only find that what you were looking for was right under your nose? TALK ABOUT SCREWDRIVER IN HAND.  This was the situation before the birth of Jesus. The world that Jesus was born into was a very religious world. The Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fulfillment

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Jesus Christ came to 1. The sinful. 2. The poor and sick. 3. The Faithful.

    Last week we spoke about the prophecies that brought hope to the minds and hearts of God’s people — those who were anticipating the arrival of God’s Messiah into the world. Those prophesies created such longing, such expectancy and such a desire to see what God was going to do in the world that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    We rejoice in a God who brings peace.

    CAN WE HAVE SOME PEACE, PLEASE? Luke 2:14 (8-16) S: Peace Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BRINGS PEACE. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in Luke 2:14 three reasons why we rejoice in a God who brings peace. The ____ reason is the… I. REACTION II. REACH III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    A Christmas Eve message encouraging seekers to open their heart to Christ. It concludes with the U2 song "Still Haven’t Found... and goes into Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord."

    The Eyes of Christmas: Through the Eyes of the Magi What Are You Looking For? Dr. Marty Baker / Christmas Eve 2001 / Matthew 2:1-12 www.stevenscreek.net How much time have you spent this week looking for something important? Many of you have invested hours looking for the right gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Draw Near Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    Ephesians Series #5 So many people toil their lives in search of the worlds prosperity which draws them away from Christ, when the prosperity that we were designed to enjoy only comes from close proximity to Christ. Do you have the Peace of Christ?

    A Walk that is Worthy Part 5 Draw Near Text Eph 2:11-13 Note: Christmas Sunday Intro: This morning I would like to share few moments on a message entitled “Draw Near” It is the 5th in a series entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” in the book of Ephesians. How many enjoy a good laugh from time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Is ...

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 59,756 views

    Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

    Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Knight avatar

    The Gift Of The Promise Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    First in series. The gift of the promise of the messiah.

    The Gift Of The Promise Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: Tis the season to give gifts Hustle and bustle of those around us Stores are full "Little Paws Adventures"? – Insights for Living-Chuck Swindol God has given us FOUR gifts by which we can understand the true purpose and meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Knight avatar

    The Gift Of The Son Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

    The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Dykes avatar

    The First Star Trek

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 26,293 views

    Like the Magi, we are all on a star trek. Some are searching for something; some may be the star God uses to guide others to Jesus. The magi weren’t wise because they sought Jesus; we call them wise because they found Jesus.

    The First Star Trek Matthew 2:1-12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION For all of you who are looking for Santa this week, I need to read a memo to you. To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa RE: Replacement Santa “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due the growing population, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Lineage Of Our King Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,028 views

    What we can gain from the exciting lineage of Jesus.

    “The Word Became Flesh: The Lineage of our King” Introduction: If the Wise Men Had Been Women... First, if the wise men had been women, it would not have taken them two years to get there because they would have stopped and asked for directions. If the Wise Men had been women, they would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ