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It's A Wonderful Life, Even When My Plans Go Awry Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 5, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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Sometimes our plans and dreams don’t work out, but what makes life wonderful is accepting the hopeful truth that God has plans for us, and they are very good.

Intro: Today we’re beginning an Advent series tied together by the film It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s likely you’re familiar with it. It airs on television almost every year. It sells in Target every Christmas. It was first created in 1946, That makes this year it’s 60th Anniversary. 60 years! I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 5, 2006

based on 35 ratings

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A sermon exploring the theological truth taught by this familiar and beloved Christmas hymn.

(Read Text) I want to encourage you to turn to hymn number 143, "O Little Town Of Bethlehem." The words of this beloved Christmas carol were written by Phillip Brooks. Brooks was pastor of the Holy Trinity Episcopal church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1869 to 1891. He was recognized as one ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Audacious Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2006

based on 29 ratings

| 48,361 views

One can never start too early to get ready for something really big.

Isaiah’s Audacious Hope Isaiah 7:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/3/06 Do you know that after today, there are only 21 more shopping days left until Christmas? Some people panic when they hear this but for me it means that I still have three weeks before I have to begin my shopping! Doesn’t it seem like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Even Shepherds Are Included Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 2,898 views

Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grestest Gift Ever Given

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,185 views

Beyond description...Beyond deserving!

THE GREATEST GIFT EVER GIVEN 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. How poor and worthless are the gifts that we will give when compared to the greatest gift ever given. I. THE GIVER OF THE GIFT John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints Of Courage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 6, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 29,789 views

Discover the three componenets to courage in this message from the life of Joseph.

“Footprints of Courage” Matthew 1:18-25 Could I have all the men in the room stand? Let’s be honest men – being a man takes a lot of courage. It doesn’t require much to be male, but to be a man – God’s kind of man – takes much courage. As those seated look around, I hope they are seeing a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lights Out? Lights On!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 8,400 views

Ice Storms of 2006: How to be lights of Christmas--My family and I have learned some important lessons this week we would not likely learn if our power was on. Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint Template, and many more Christmas sermons.

Lights Out? Lights On! John 19:26-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LightsOutLightsOn.html ----- Don’t you love Christmas lights? I do. But we cannot turn on our tree…our generator is just barely able to keep up w/ the furnace and fridge at present. But last night in our dark neighborhood we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2006

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A look at the shpherds in the Christmas story and Chrsit as the Good Shepherd.

“Lessons from the Field” December 10, 2006 Intro: Sheep are sometimes wild and crazy animals. They are often lost, they smell bad, and they are not particularly smart. Sheep, for all of their quirks and peculiarities, make for some great stories. Take for instance the story of Shrek. Now this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Call His Name I Am

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 7, 2006

based on 47 ratings

| 11,057 views

Jesus said, I AM the: 1.Goodness of God 2.Grace of God 3.Glory of God 4.Gift of God 5.Greatness of God...and He could say, "I AM CHRISTmas!" Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, and many more Christmas sermons.

Thou Shalt Call His Name, “I AM” Exodus 3:10-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called [I AM] Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Disappointment Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 7, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,046 views

The first Christmas came with disappointment. When Joseph heard the words, "Mary is pregnant," he must have felt the disappointment you and I have felt. But God had a message for Joe! And he has one for your disappointment too!

SERIES: HOW CHRISTMAS HEALS OUR HURTS “Disappointment’s Deliverance” Matthew 1:18-25 A few years ago, I was approached by the leadership of a small group Melissa and I were in. They had questions and concerns regarding choices Melissa and I were making, specifically, Melissa’s working outside of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Silent Night, Holy Night Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon exploring the Biblical truth behind a favorite carol of Christmas.

The composing of this Christmas carol had its beginning with a Christmas eve service in 1818, in the village of Oberndorf in Austria. When it was discovered that the organ in St. Nicholas Church would not function and the music planned for the Christmas Eve service could not be used, Father Joseph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 9, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Using texts from the prophecies of Isaiah, this is the 2nd in an Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Series on "The Names of Jesus." It heads the list in Isaiah 9:6.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL! --Isaiah 9:6 Anything that is wonderful is “astonishing,” “a marvelous thing,” a “miracle.” 740 years before His Birth in Bethlehem Isaiah said the Messiah would be called “Wonderful.” “WHAT’S IN A NAME?” “His Name is Wonderful.” I don’t think that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph - The Obedient Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 9, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 8,859 views

This message is a look at the life of Joseph and his Dilemma, Character, Crisis, and Obedience.

Series: The Nativity Message: Joseph – The Obedient Main Text: MATTHEW 1:18-25 Please Stand The Birth of Jesus Christ 18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 9, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 8,558 views

Heightening your ability to enjoy the presence of God promised through Emmanuel, God "with us."

Practicing God’s Presence – Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:22-23 Second in four-part series, "What Christ Came to Give" Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

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