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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christ At Christmas - The Greatest Gift Of All Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,363 views

    This sermon gives two reasons that Jesus’ birth is so important. I. It shows God’s LOVE for us. II. It shows God’s PURPOSE for us.

    Christ At Christmas - The Greatest Gift Of All Our text for today consists of one verse – it is found in John chapter one and verse fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,286 views

    Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

    All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Who Will You Spend Christmas With?

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    The real reason for the season. Is it really to be with the family and if so, which one?

    We will return to our homes tonight after this service where we welcome the Immanuel into our lives. The majority of us will return satisfied in the knowledge that our homes are warm and for some there will be the last minute items that require our attention, but all in all, everything is done and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Christmas Maybe About Little Birds?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,199 views

    No room in the inn? This is a short lesson. Often we can miss what Christmas is really about. A little bird taught me a great lesson.

    My Mom’s present? CHRISTMAS MAY BE ABOUT LITTLE BIRDS? Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Let us remember the little birds... NO ROOM IN THE INN? There was a little bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregg Rustulka avatar

    The Miracles Of Christmas - All It Needs Is Belief

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    In order for miracles to happen, there needs to be the key ingredient of BELIEF. What would have happened if Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and Magi had not believed what the angel from God told them?

    Every now and then every person asks for a miracle in their life. Can you recall miracles you have asked God for? Isn’t it great that we have the ability to ask God for such a thing? A miracle is a visible interruption of the laws of nature, such that can only be explained by divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Christmas Is For All The Lees/Leighs Of The World

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,108 views

    A sermon designed to meet the needs of seekers and nominal Christians looking for peace in their lives.

    Theme: Christmas Task: To help listener’s unwrap God’s gift and make it their own. Title: For all the Lees/Leighs of the world. Text: John 4.10 Time: 12/24/05 CUMC; 12/24/08 AUMC Lee, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a self professed atheist was sitting at his desk on Christmas Eve. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    God's Good Will Of Love - The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    The Angels Proclaimed Goodwill to all men. Goodwill is GOD’s Will for all to be at Peace, with Hope, Joy through HIS Love

    12.24.2008 Christmas Eve Luke 2:10-15 Matthew 2:11b Nehemiah 8:10 Psalm 23:1 says it all...The Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need Good News we all can have Peace, Hope, Joy and Love By the will of God, His Good Will to all mankind. Driving around the countryside, we were taken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christmas Communion Through The Eyes Of John Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    A Communion message, suitable for Christmas, focusing on what John remembers about Jesus.

    COMMUNION THROUGH THE EYES OF JOHN 12 11 Uncover table. Read. - Luke 22:14-23 Pray. > Luke 22:19 (HCSB) And He took bread, gave thanks, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” We are about to celebrate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    What Really Matters (Christmas Poem)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    It was two weeks before Christmas and it began to start. Everyone was scrambling and rushing to get to Wal-Mart

    What Really Matters It was two weeks before Christmas and it began to start. Everyone was scrambling and rushing to get to Wal-Mart. Their credit cards were in the orange and checking account in the red in hopes that their rich uncle would soon be dead. Old Saint Nick sitting high on a mountain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Celebrating Christmas When Tragedy Strikes Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 18, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    How do we celebrate Christmas when we face tragedies in life?

    Celebrating Christmas when Tragedy Strikes! The birth of Christ did not eliminate Evil The birth of Christ provides hope for eternity The birth of Christ provides Comfort through his presence Intro Slide Christmas is one week out. For some, the excitement of gift giving, of gathering with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Christmas Present Of All Time

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    Are we going to get so caught up with the frentic frenzy of secular Christmas that we miss the real McCoy?

    Grimston 21-12-2011 The First Christmas present. 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 very wealthy man had his 21st birthday on Christmas Day. His mother gave him some gold ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011
     | 6,639 views

    IN A YEAR WHERE SHADOWS HAVE HUNG OVER THE WORLD, CHRISTMAS BRINGS WITH IT FRESH PROMISES OF HOPE.

    There's A Song in the Air I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day  Year 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday.  February 1 -- Danish-Prussian War 57,000 Austrian and Prussian troops cross the Eider River into Denmark.  February 17 -- American Civil War: The tiny Confederate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Tack avatar

    Post-Christmas Battle For Your Heart

    Contributed by David Tack on Dec 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,829 views

    Let us look beyond the pleasantry of Christmas day this morning. Christmas will soon be over; and, for many they will go back to hearts filled with bitterness, hatred and burden. You see the hearts of humanity may appear to be EMPTY from post-Christmas

    Post-Christmas Battle for Your Heart David Tack – December 22, 2011 INTRO: Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It promotes joy and goodwill to humanity and most people purposely spread the spirit of peace, love and toleration! Christmas day arrives and it is a time of great communion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Christmas: Will You Make Room For Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,569 views

    A short talk for our 2011 Christingle services. Will you make room for Jesus? If you do, 2012 and the rest of your life will be very different!

    Someone suggested to me recently that if money ever became tight I should consider becoming a joke writer for Christmas crackers. So, I turned to him and asked, “What did the grumpy sheep say when the shepherd offered him a black and white sweet?” Baa-hum bug! I’m guessing that because you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus’ Birthday Party: Christmas Charades

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2011
     | 6,714 views

    This is the outline for my all-age Christmas Day talk 2011. It is based around a game of charades where people will act out 5 Bible verses which will act as a short 5 point sermon. Great fun, especially if the actor has a picture or prop they can use to h

    Matthew 1: 18-25 tells us about the world shaking birth of Jesus the Messiah; but what I want to do is put the birth of Jesus into context using a party game; and this year we’re going to play charades, so I need some willing volunteers. (Note to the reader - you need to print out each of the 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican