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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Will You See Christ This Christmas?

    Contributed by John Bartol on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    From the story of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:21 – 40 we learn: never to lose faith in the promises of God; God only reveals himself to hearts that are open to receive him; we are not ready to die until we have met Christ as Savior and Lord..

    Will You See Christ This Christmas? I want to turn our attention to a part of the biblical Christmas story which is seldom referred to but has a real message for us today. Luke 2:21-40 This beautiful part of the Christmas story centers around two people named Simeon and Anna. In verses 25-32 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012
     | 9,217 views

    I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Leaders Who Missed Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,974 views

    Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ.

    The Leaders Who Missed Christmas December 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ. Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Introduction: The leaders of the temple were so busy doing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The True Meaning Of Christmas?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2011
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    You cannot sensibly divorce "Christ the King" from Christmas - for why else would we remember the birth of a child born in an obscure part of the world 200 years ago unless he was different

    WSG 20-11-2011 With Christmas just around the corner and this being the last Family Service before the New Year, I wanted to ask the question Why is Christmas so special? What is there about Jesus Christ that marks him out as being different from all the other babies born in Israel 2000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Is About The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2011
     | 5,979 views

    Christmas is about Jesus - but why is he different to all those who have gone before him. One of those difference lies in the nature of those in His Kingdom

    TSJ Sermon With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to ask the question on Christ the King Sunday Why is Christmas so special? What is there about Jesus Christ that marks him out as being different from all the other babies born in Israel 2000 years ago? I’d like to read you a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Looking Forward To The Second Christmas"

    Contributed by Michael Molenaar on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,230 views

    A sermon for Advent and preparing for Christmas.

    Isaiah 2:1-5 “Looking Forward to the Second Christmas” On this first Sunday of Advent our lesson focuses on the hope we have in the coming of Christ. As a child the Christmas Season was filled with hope. There was the hope that there would be snow on the ground on Christmas Day; there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So Here It Is Merry Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,528 views

    A short sermon for Christmas Day

    “So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody’s having fun look to the future now, it’s only just begun”. Everyone at some point in their lives will have heard those lyrics sung by the glam rock band, Slade. The record reached number one in the Pop charts in December 1973 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    Sometimes Christmas can lead to the blues. What do we do when Christmas does not feel like Christmas.

    Title: When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series: When God Breaks the Silence Text: Luke 1:39-56 (NIV) Plot Summary: His plot was diabolical; his plan was simple. He would stop Christmas from coming. He no longer wanted to hear the whos in whoville celebrating. So the Grinch dresses up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God’s Christmas Present

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,018 views

    The greatest Christmas present of all time

    Grimston 21-12-2011 and WSM 18-12-2011 Receiving a wonderful gift. In the approach to Christmas and the frenetic frenzy of buying Christmas presents that accompanies it I am reminded of this story. Story: The only son of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,182 views

    Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

    CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas: Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 17, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,921 views

    What I’m asking you to do is this: Imagine that the barrier has been removed, and that Jesus has come to be with us today in the flesh. We can see Him, & walk up to Him, & look in His eyes.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 Today is Dec. 24th, & tomorrow is Christmas Day. And for most of us this has been a very busy Christmas Season. But right now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,795 views

    Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

    Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    An Adventure Of A Lifetime - Unwrapping Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,319 views

    To invite the listener to take a spiritual journey which will change his/her life?

    An Adventure of a Lifetime –Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2: 1-3 Date: 13 December 2009 Purpose: To invite the listener to take a spiritual journey which will change his/her life? My brother’s 40th birthday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • James Parker avatar

    Bold About The Miracle Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    I know we are into the Christmas season and once again God has made things fit His plan. We have been on Sunday mornings considering how the christian should be bold in the spirit concerning things of the Lord. I do not not like to interrupt a series beca

    Boldness A-Z Bold about the Miracle of Christmas I know we are into the Christmas season and once again God has made things fit His plan. We have been on Sunday mornings considering how the christian should be bold in the spirit concerning things of the Lord. I do not not like to interrupt a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist