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"An Early Christmas Present”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Dec 3, 2001

based on 108 ratings

| 4,880 views

God has a pile of gifs that He wants you to have. But He doesn’t want to wait for a specific time or day; He wants you to open them now.

Intro: As a little boy when Christmas time would approach one of the most tortuously exciting prospects of Christmas morning was seeing the ever increasing pile of presents under the tree. I never had any trouble understanding the old saying, “slow as Christmas”. Every December just drug by for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

based on 59 ratings

| 9,161 views

The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001

based on 170 ratings

| 11,867 views

Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Grace Part 1

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 9, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 2,045 views

The ultimate grace of God came to us at the first Christmas through Jesus Christ!

Christmas Grace Part 1 John 1:1-5 December 2001 Introduction The land of Persia was once ruled by a wise and beloved Shah who cared greatly for his people and desired only what was best for them. One day he disguised himself as a poor man and went to visit the public baths. The water for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Think Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 4,374 views

Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

What If Christmas Never Came?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 3,984 views

If Satan had prevented Christmas from coming, mankind would have never known righteousness, impartiality, faithfulness or peace.

“What if Christmas Never Came?” Isaiah 11:1-10 Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. My favorite of course is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch hated the Who’s so badly that he wanted them to be as unhappy as he was. Doesn’t that sound vaguely familiar? The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001

based on 168 ratings

| 15,174 views

Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Christmas Presents For You

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001

based on 20 ratings

| 2,155 views

Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 5,866 views

Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: From Joseph's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

based on 102 ratings

| 10,647 views

God’s grace is evident in how Joseph trusted in God.

Adam and Eve. Romeo and Juliet. Archie and Edith Bunker. Those are just some of the famous couples throughout history. Some are more famous or infamous than others. What makes these people so memorable is that we can relate to them and the experiences in their lives. We understand the joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001

based on 59 ratings

| 4,589 views

#3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 23, 2001

based on 115 ratings

| 28,383 views

This sermon is about what the world was like the night before Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

“Twas the night before Christmas” READ: Galatians 4:1-7 (Text v4) Introduction There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Heaven

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 26, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 11,880 views

Four insights about Christmas from heaven’s perspective from the book of Revelation.

Note: This Sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "Hung on a Tree" Jesus doesn’t deserve to be hung on a tree. Truer words could not be spoken, that Jesus did not deserve to be hung on a wooden cross to suffer for the sins of the human race. Yet that’s exactly what happened, and in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001

based on 67 ratings

| 6,244 views

Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does Christmas Begin?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2001

based on 26 ratings

| 3,357 views

A salvation message that helps us discover the difference between "when" and "where" Christmas begins using the account of the "fall" recorded in Genesis 3.

WHERE DOES CHRISTMAS BEGIN? WHERE…NOT WHEN…DOES IT BEGIN? SOME WOULD SAY THAT IT IS RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING WHILE OTHERS WOULD ARGUE IT IS USUALLY THE FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER. BUT THAT IS STILL "WHEN!" DECEMBER 25 THROUGH JANUARY 6 IS THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS. THESE ARE THE "WHEN" DATES OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

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Contributed by David Yarbrough on Dec 3, 2001

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