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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Many Moods Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2018
     | 4,371 views

    Everyone is so concerned about "Merry Christmas" verses "Happy Holidays". What about the context of either saying? Are you going through a good time in life? Then it is Merry but if you're going through a rough patch it can feel like salt in a wound.

    Please open your Bibles to Luke 2:8-20 which we will read in a few minutes. In this part of the narrative of the Christmas story we read of the encounter of the angels with the shepherds on the night of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. With that in mind lets go ahead and read Luke 2:8-20. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas Eve 2017

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2018
     | 4,272 views

    This is not so much a sermon as it is a narrative and Scripture reading of the Birth of Jesus as found in the Gospels with video and Christmas Hymns mixed in. Requires several readers.

    Christmas Eve 2017 Opening Video – Messiah.wmv Prayer – Pastor #1 (Points of the prayer) - The fabulous account which we retell each year - How precious it is to those who believe - Help us to set aside the worldly distractions from the story - Make it real to those who do not yet believe - Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Year Round Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018
     | 6,250 views

    A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

    Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is A Rapture In Reverse

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2018
     | 4,741 views

    The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Mass During the Night (Traditional Christmas Biblical reading).

    The third grade was staging their annual Christmas pageant. Finally it came time for the birth. Mary was hidden from the crowd by bales of hay. A boy appeared on stage, in a bathrobe with sandals, a stethoscope around his neck. He disappeared behind the hay bales, and reemerged with a bundle. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Christmas Star And Scepter

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
     | 5,379 views

    FIRST SERMON FOR ADVENT 2018. IT LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR AND THE SCEPTER.

    CHRISTMAS STAR AND SCEPTER NUMBERS 24:12-19 TODAY WE BEGIN THE SEASON OF ADVENT AND IN THIS PASSAGE I WANT TO LOOK AT TWO SYMBOLS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE COMING KING. VERSE 17 SPEAKS ABOUT THE STAR AND THE SCEPTER. A SCEPTER IS A SIGN OF ROYALTY. IT IS THE POSSESSION OF SOMEONE IN AUTHORITY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Package Of Christmas Clauses

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2017
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     | 6,495 views

    A potpourri of seasoned and seasonal Biblical gems.

    A PACKAGE OF CHRISTMAS CLAUSES. A. “God was in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:19). Two Ministry students were discussing the meaning of this clause in relation to an anticipated question in their New Testament class at College. They were contending that the clause is saying nothing more than what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Christmas Baby Jesus

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 12, 2017
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     | 5,771 views

    How do you see Jesus at this Christmas season? Is he still a tiny baby in the manger or is He the person that God has given a Name above every Name. How you see him determines how you receive from Him.

    Christmas Baby Jesus Valley Grove words 1629 December 1, 2017 Philippians 2:9-11 In the movie Talledega Nights the race car driver Ricky Bobby asks the blessing over a family meal. He said, “Dear Lord baby Jesus thank you for this bountiful meal from Dominos, KFC, and Taco Bell. The family ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Best Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 9,612 views

    The best gift is Jesus’ birth, the coming of the Messiah, the entry of God into the world. We learn three things from the gift of the Christ child

    The Best Gift of Christmas Titus 3:4-8 Kelvin Parks tells the story of talking with his neighbor about whether he had completed his shopping. He said he had bought a diamond ring. Kelvin said his wife had her heart set on a new car…. A Cadillac Escalade. So he asked his neighbor, “Didn’t your wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021
     | 1,772 views

    In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

    THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The First Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,790 views

    This is a Christmas sermon.

    Title: “The First Christmas Carol” Scripture: Lk. 2:14 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-5-21 Intro: I love the Christmas Season in part because I love singing Christmas Carols. Christmas Carols are ta unique genre of song. According to Classic Radio FM Digital, the Top 10 greatest Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Changed By The Spirit Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,769 views

    For Ebeneezer Scrooge to change his ways, he had to be visited by three spirits. He had to be shown the ugliest and selfishness of his heart. It’s a story about transformation. That’s what sums up the Christmas Story. That’s what sums up the reason for God sending us His Son.

    INTRODUCTION: Christmas time! My favorite time of year. One of my favorite Christmas stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. It’s a story about a greedy, grumpy old man named Scrooge who hated Christmas and everything about it. Scrooge lived for his money, but his money brought him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Christmas And Love - The Connection

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 16, 2021
     | 4,404 views

    For many, Christmas is a secular holiday where people feel "the Christmas spirit" and thus are a little more caring of others. It's a time for giving gifts and having large family gatherings for a holiday meal. But for a Christian, it anything but. For a Christian it is about Love.

    Christmas and Love – The Connection Scripture: John 3:16; Mark 12:30-31; First Peter 4:8; First John 4:16-19 This morning I want to talk to you about the connection between Christmas and love. This Saturday we will celebrate Christmas. This is the time of year when people tend to be more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    A Christmas Love Song Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 17, 2021
     | 3,563 views

    The Christmas story is like a compilation CD of three great love songs: Joseph's to Mary; Mary's to God; and God's to us.

    Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Luke 24 How many of you know the name Isaac Watts? Isaac Watts is typically referred to as “the father of English hymnody.” Over the course of his life, he wrote over 600 hymns, including Alas and Did my Savior Bleed, O God, Our Help in Ages Past, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,069 views

    Every December, hundreds of millions of people and even billions of people worldwide celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus. Is Jesus happy with that? Was Jesus really born on December 25th?

    Intro: What would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of men? They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, and brought disposable diapers as gifts! Let's read Isaiah 1:10-18: "10 Hear the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Shepherd’s Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    If I had been in charge of announcing to the world about God's Son being born I wouldn't have selected shepherds: unclean, uneducated, unknown. But who best to tell about the Lamb of God being born, than shepherds?

    THE SHEPHERD’S CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? A: The Christmas alphabet has Noel. 2. Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic. 3. Q: What do you call an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God