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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Unwrapping Christmas - God With Us

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 22, 2013
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     | 5,133 views

    Third message e in series of Unwrapping Christmas. Discovering the mystery of God with us.

    Title: God With Us Theme: Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. (19) Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Did You Miss Christmas?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2013
     | 3,904 views

    Many missed encountering Jesus because of fear, indifference and the busyness of life. Learn from the Magi. Seek the Lord and He shall be found by you.

    Did you miss Christmas? I am not referring to the season, or the day, or the activities we have at Christmas time. • I am referring to the Person – the encounter with Jesus. Many today can have Christmas and not meet Christ. • Christmas can come and go without any significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Let's Keep The Shepherds In Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013
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     | 4,930 views

    A sermon about humility.

    "Let's Keep the Shepherds in Christmas" Luke 2:8-20 Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" Pastor Adam Hamilton tells a about a time, years ago, while he was serving as a Youth Director of a Church in Texas, that he took the Youth to do repairs at the homes of two elderly women ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Got Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 6,715 views

    1. God wants to treasure our faithful service (vs. 5-10). 2. God wants to touch our lives (vs. 11-14). 3. God wants to train-up new leaders (vs. 14-16). 4. God wants to turn us in the right direction (vs. 16-17).

    God Got Ready for Christmas Luke 1:5-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 8, 2013 *Our church has definitely been getting ready for Christmas. A quick look around the room leaves no doubt. The Manger Scene outside looks great too. Plus our Adult and Children's Choirs have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Fooled By "Christmas"!

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 26, 2013
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    Watch out for the facade of Christmas!

    During this time of year, people celebrate Christmas for a number of reasons. It’s fun to celebrate during Christmas, and we should, but we must never forget what we are celebrating! Most of you remember this during Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service (show Fake signer pic#1)…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's The News Post- Christmas?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 26, 2013
     | 4,580 views

    There is a lot of hype around Christmas this message is a challange to engage after the main event. Or is it the main event?

    Christmas 2013 was one of those interesting times, our first Christmas in Dunedin, and our first Christmas alone as a couple without the boys. As I mentioned last week Rochelle and I were really keen to go somewhere for a picnic and between torrential downpours we managed to find a lovely spot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Christmas Blues, As Witnessed By Joseph

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 3, 2014
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    When Christmas is all over and done with, life will return to normal; what ever normal is these days but if you think that is hard for us, look at Mary and Joseph, after the Nativity, the part we choose to ignore with Roman soldiers and dead babies.

    Title: The Christmas Blues, as witnessed by Joseph Keywords: Joseph, Holy Innocents, “Christmas 1 Year A RCL” Word Count: 2723 This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th December 2013: (both are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014
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     | 7,845 views

    What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sunday After Christmas Sermon Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 55,218 views

    How did Christmas 2014 feel to you? Maybe your Christmas wasn’t all you expected. Now that Christmas is over, maybe the excitement has passed and life is already returning to some kind of normal. Whatever normal might be in your life!

    The Sunday after Christmas sermon How was your Christmas? Yesterday I went to buy some petrol and as I was queuing up to pay I heard another driver ask the cashier: “How was your Christmas?” Her response was “I am SO HAPPY that Christmas is over!” - I find that a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Is Christmas Really Over?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
     | 2,725 views

    What do we do when Christmas is over?

    Is Christmas Really Over? Theme: The REAL Christmas is never over. Object: A trash bag filled with used wrapping paper and empty boxes Question: So tell me what you got for Christmas. One present that you really liked. Today is the second Sunday after Christmas. It has been hardly more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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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    Carols By Candlelight Christmas Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,418 views

    A service outline with readings and suggested songs for a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service

    CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PLAN, READINGS AND COMMENTS A warm Welcome to our Carols by Candlelight Service. We are glad you are with us and pray that you will enjoy being here tonight. A quick safety announcement before we begin: If the candles set the church on fire - fire exits are to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Truths About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    Life - real Life can be hard, but in the scale of eternity it is only for a moment and maybe if we spent more time seeking God’s guidance, if we spent more time trusting Him.

    It’s the 2nd Sunday of Advent - it’s just 17 days to Christmas Day. So let me ask you: Are you ready for Christmas? “Are you ready for Christmas?” .... What question am I really asking you this morning.. When I ask are you ready for Christmas? Do you think I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart Goes Home For Christmas.

    Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013
     | 5,306 views

    When Jesus came to this world there was no room for him. But, because he came, now Heaven's Gate is open wide so that whosoever will may come. A more generous, open hearted, inclusive invitation has never been extended.

    The Heart Goes Home For Christmas. (Suitable for Christmas Eve). Just about everyone wants to go home for Christmas. There may be extra time and expense involved, but it is certainly worth it all. No one tries any harder to make it happen than Mom and Dad, because parental love has a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Wyne avatar

    Christmas: Christ The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 5, 2013
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     | 9,433 views

    Christmas is doing a little extra for someone!!! But then God did a little extra!

    Christmas celebrates the awesome and amazing fact that is grander, wiser and more mysterious than we could have ever imagine. That is why the church (believers) must keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit. Because it’s the hope and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist