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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,764 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Christmas Eve -The Power Of Belief

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    Its not WHAT I believe in, it is WHO I place my faith in. WHO I place my faith in is stronger, for Jesus is able to overcome what I am not able to overcome.

    Belief is a powerful thing. What I believe in makes me who I am, I am what I believe. What we believe molds us into who we are; What we believe colors our view of the world around us; What we believe motivates us to stand up for something or stand up against something. What we believe in may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,976 views

    Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

    Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Twas The Night After Christmas - Done!

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Usually, the day after Christmas, we find ourselves worn down, spent... and DONE. How can we carry the joy of Christmas throughout the year?

    Twas the Night After Christmas Before I start out, I need to find my mother-in-law. This first part is fictional… OK… as in not true… but it’s going to set up my sermon so roll with it ok? ’Twas the night after Christmas I remember it well, With presents all over, My house looked like… ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • 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
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     | 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

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    A sermon outline written to demonstrate the importantce of Christmas. This outline was used for a mixed group of deployed military personnel for a Christmas Day service.

    Introduction God is a just God. Justice requires punishment for crime A few days spent making creation… a few thousand years working to restore the relationship between Him and mankind. 1. God always had a plan. From the very beginning He chose to send us a savior: (Genesis 3:15) I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Wow...presents!! And It's Not Even Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,186 views

    We often give presents to people we love. God is no exception. He gives us gifts. First and foremost is the gift of His grace. He also gives other gifts.

    Title: Wow! Presents!! And it’s not even Christmas!! Text: Ephesians 4:7-11 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. People love to get presents!! • Birthdays…Christmas…Valentines… • All great opportunities to get presents!! • Some kids get so ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Charlie Brown: What Christmas Means Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,921 views

    What Christmas Means from Charlie Brown

    Charlie Brown-- What Christmas Means The first of nearly 50 Peanuts television movies, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the longest-running cartoon special in history, airing every year since its debut in 1965. Whimsical, melancholy, and ultimately full of wonder, it is a holiday favorite for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Three Ways To Stay Home For Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    This sermon is about being "home" for Christmas by Having HOPE in the Messiah!

    Last year at this time, I was busy talking about making the trip home to Ohio for Christmas! Home, as in where I grew up, the place of my roots. And I recall reflecting about how Joseph and Mary had to make that trip to Bethlehem, the city of David, to the place of the lineage of Joseph a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,657 views

    A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

    My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist