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  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Looking For A Perfect Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,344 views

    We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

    We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022
     | 1,390 views

    What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

    It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Christmas Is..." Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 876 ratings
     | 99,547 views

    What Christmas means to me.

    "Christmas Is..." Text: John 3:16-18 Introduction- How do you explain the meaning of Christmas in just a few words? Well the best way I know is this: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Symbols Of Christmas

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Finding Christ in the everyday symbols of Christmas

    With the commercialization of Christmas, it’s easy to lose sight of the real reason for the season. To help us regain our focus we are going on a treasure hunt. We are on an archeological excursion to find a hidden treasure. We are searching for the Christ in the Christian meaning hidden in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Serenity Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    The second part of an Advent series. As we follow Joseph’s example, we can unwrap God’s gift of peace.

    Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...Serenity Introduction: - ILLUSTRATION: A little boy and girl were singing their favourite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Search Diligently For The Child

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,744 views

    This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    We're All In This Together

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,715 views

    Learning to Unite the church...Cool Video Setup

    Setup- Video Clip from HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The last scene/song "We’re All in this Together" We’re all in this together As Christians were meant to be a UNIT…FAMILY…GROUP…We go Together John 17:20-22 One of the last things on Jesus’ mind... Was the church being the church. 1. Walk Together- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Far?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,235 views

    Using the word "How" the sermon explores Mary as an example of handling difficult circumstances.

    Luke 1: 26 – 38 / How Far? Intro: There was once a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who lived next door to a grumpy old man who was constantly trying to convince her there was no God. One day through an open window the old man heard the woman praying. She said, “Lord, you always given me what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keep Awake!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,160 views

    First Sunday in Advent, Year B

    Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Comes With The Territory

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010
     | 7,528 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Moore avatar

    Scrooge, Santa, Saviour

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    I got this from C.M. Ward and it was great. And so who will you celebrate this year?

    Scrooge/Santa/Saviour Matt 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins.” Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016
     | 6,844 views

    Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone?

    Intro Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone? Goal Let’s learn that compared to God we are all pitiful and that God alone can make us justified. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Waiting For The Messiah

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 6, 2015
     | 9,373 views

    This season of Advent is also a season of busyness. There are so many gifts to buy, parties to attend and events to plan for. We must remember the real reason for the season. We must keep our eyes and minds focused on God.

    We are deep in the Advent season-a season of expectation and preparation. Many of us are looking forward to Christmas-a time of celebrating with family and friends. It is a time when we remember the greatest miracle of all-the coming of Jesus. Before Jesus was born, there was a great sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mean What You Say! Series

    Contributed by Scott Heine on May 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    Third in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on sincerity and honoring God’s name.

    Rule #3: Mean What You Say! By Pastor Scott Heine · June 18, 2000 A couple of weeks ago, I asked you to consider some tough questions: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life — not just at this moment, or because of whatever circumstances you’ve faced, but rather an overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Safeguards Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    We have certain spiritual safeguards in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told about a monastery in Portugal, perched high on a 3,000-foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain of the fully loaded basket. One American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ