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  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    In The Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 48,920 views

    His arrivl was anticipated an prophecied abot and so will his return be with anticipation.

    “IN THE FULNESS OF THE TIME Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction: I suppose all of us know what it’s like to be late. Being late doesn’t seem to bother some people, but I really hate being late for anything. I suppose it has to do with my rural upbringing. There are cultures, though, in which being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,061 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is Different

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    A Christmas Sermon taken from a Christmas Card (from DaySpring) Jesus had a different kind of birth; He had a different kind of kingdom; and He wore a different kind of crown

    Sermon for 12/26/2004 Different Introduction: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver’s license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native’s luck ran out. On his way home from work as a dishwasher, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Can't Take It With You

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    Materialism is a terrible trap to get caught in. Avoid it!

    INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on Christmas, are your credit cards smoking from all the use they are getting?  • Do you ever look around your with amazement at all the stuff we have? • It is funny to see all the television ads trying to get us to see that we need something else to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebration Time

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    It is alright to celebrate Christmas

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of you are completely done with your Christmas shopping? Next Sunday is Christmas or I guess some would just call it holiday? • There has been a lot in the news concerning the Christmas holiday. Many businesses for some reason are fusing to call it Christmas. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Story Of A Propecy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 24, 2016
     | 6,123 views

    At Christmas we often look at the Prophecies concerning the coming of Christ, here is the story of a prophecy concerning the purpose of his life

    The Story of a Prophet We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, the Old Testament words that are read each year during Advent. The words of Isaiah and Micah that relate to the coming messiah. They are repeated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Christ Over Tradition

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,738 views

    Christmas tradition needs to be questioned and the truth of Christ affirmed.

    Verse: Luke 2: 1-20 Topic: Christmas Probing Question: What is the reason for Christmas? Key Word: reasons Subject: Reasons for Christmas Aim: To inspire the congregation to experience a renewed sense of what Christmas is all about. Title: Christ Over Tradition Introduction Christmas with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And Behold Him

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

    This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shepherds - I'll Change Series

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    Why in the world did God choose the Shepherds? There must have been better folk who could been visited. God chose the shepherds because of their characteristic that you and I need. They were open to change.

    2003 CHRISTMAS SERIES, MESSAGE 4 THE SHEPHERDS "I’M OPEN TO CHANGE" Hope Christian Church December 21, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun We don’t know when that first Christmas occurred. It’s date is one of God’s mysteries, though man has offered many suggestions. In fact, in the early history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,360 views

    Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

    (Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Talking To Me? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,818 views

    The perspective of Mary is completely changed by the messenger from God.

    Are you talking to me? Luke 1:26-40 A college freshman wrote a letter to her parents after her second semester away from home. And it said, Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to clue you in on my plans. I’ve fallen in love with a guy called Jim. He quit high school after ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Hope Beyond Compare Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,801 views

    Looking at the hope that God offers at Christmas

    Christmas Beyond Compare – Hope beyond Compare – Rom 15:7-13 Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/12/04 am Well Happy Christmas to you all. I do hope that Christmas for you is a time of joy, peace and hope – A Christmas beyond Compare. But you know, Christmas isn’t like that for everyone … For some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Goals For Our Lives

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,337 views

    1. Seek to communicate your love (vs. 1-4). 2. Seek to be a contagious Christian (vs. 5). 3. Seek to build courage in other believers (vs. 6-7). 4. Seek to carry-out God's call in your life (vs. 8-12).

    God's Goals for Our Lives 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2014 *We talk to our daughter, Katie, almost every day, and I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, when she called to whine a little bit. With graduation coming up, it suddenly dawned on Katie that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Jesus Brings Peace

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,359 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Advent is a time of preparation, not just for Christmas, but for the coming of Jesus. The celebration of Advent is more than a memory of Jesus’ birth. It is also a realization that he is coming again. There will be a Second Advent. Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for Jesus’ coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hints For A Hassle-Free Holiday

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,692 views

    Tips to keep the holidays from becoming a drag!

    Hints for a Hassle-free Holiday Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are. The advent season is on us, and it’ll be Christmas before we know it. You wouldn’t know it by the weather, but it’s true nonetheless. And while for some people, the Christmas season brings joy and happiness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan