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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Christmas Is Your Birth In Christ Too!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 13, 2024
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    Christmas should be a celebration of Jesus' birth and His birth in you.

    Christmas is Your Birth in Christ Too! Luke 2:1-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all 1the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    T’was The Night Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024
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    In this passage we are reminded of what God provided for us through Jesus. What did God provide for us through Jesus?

    There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Experiencing Christmas All Year Round Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,232 views

    Jesus went from the heights of glory to the depths of shame. He went from the wonders of heaven to the wickedness of earth. He went from exaltation to humiliation. He had experienced coronation in Heaven before Christmas only to experience the curse on this earth.

    Christmas is in high gear at Cross Church and allow me to say to wish you a very merry Christmas! Thank you for joining me for a Christmas sermon series entitled, A Timeless Christmas. Christmas is by far and away America’s most popular holiday. I bet it’s even your personal favorite holiday. Nine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 936 views

    A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

    (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I'll Be Home For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 3,752 views

    On that first Christmas it seems that no one was "home for Christmas" and yet Jesus was born to give us the promise a home with Him forever. What can that promise mean to us?

    (Singing this acapella) “I'll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me. Please have snow and mistletoe and presents on the tree. Christmas Eve will find me where the lovelight gleams. I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams.” That Christmas song was written back in 1924, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Why We Celebrate Christmas–emmanuel

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 20, 2024
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    No man alive knows the exact date our Lord was born, however it does not hinder us from celebrating his birth. We celebrate much more than his birth. Let me explain why I believe this holiday is so important to me.

    No man alive knows the exact date our Lord was born, however it does not hinder us from celebrating his birth. We celebrate much more than his birth. We celebrate his birth, life, death and resurrection into eternal life continuously. Let me explain why I believe this holiday is so important to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Messy Plan For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 21, 2024
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    Knowing how messy our world has gotten and would get. And despite knowing how messy our lives are. Jesus came and entered our mess to make us right. Jesus came to a messy world to get messy with us so that our lives could be less messy.

    God’s Messy Plan for Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKbPoPIpNko Charlie Brown stopped at Lucy’s psychology booth for some advice about life. She said, “Life is like a deck chair, Charlie Brown. On the cruise ship of life, some people place their ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Most Important Thing About Christmas

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 21, 2024
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    The most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus entered the world as king. And when we remember the humble circumstances of his birth, we remember that Jesus - although the great king - was committed to being Immanuel, 'God with us.'

    In 1717, King Louis XIV of France died. When he was alive, Louis XIV demanded that he be addressed as ‘Louis THE GREAT.’ It’s said that he once declared, ‘L’État, c’est moi’ – meaning, ‘I am the State!’ Louis XIV’s court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Christmas Wise Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
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    The Scriptures are still the place to find the way to Jesus.

    1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in far-off eastern lands, and have come to worship him.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Does The Christmas Season Begin?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 3, 2024
     | 560 views

    The Christmas season should be 365 to 366 days a year.

    When does the Christmas Season Begin? Matthew 2:1-6 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was aborn in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of bHerod the king, behold, 1magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 “Where is He who has been born aKing of the Jews? For we saw ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Rights And Wrongs Of Christmas – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025
     | 258 views

    In a two Part series, we will look at the RIGHTS and WRONGS of Christmas, and in Part 1 we begin with the WRONGS. Some topics – Date of Christmas, Commercialization of Christmas, Santa Claus, Gluttony and drunkenness, Carols and songs, candles, and more beside.

    THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF CHRISTMAS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION I have decided to do a more thorough examination of this whole idea of Christmas, paying closer attention to what I think are the rights and wrongs of Christmas. As I mapped this out I found more wrongs than rights. This subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    What Did You Get For Christmas?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2025
     | 143 views

    What we got because of Christmas is amazing we received salvation, hope, peace, love, and all Gods promises.

    Every Christmas morning, children rush to the tree with one question on their lips: “What did I get?” Their eyes sparkle as they tear open wrapping paper, eager to see what’s inside. But as believers, we ask a deeper question: “What did I get for Christmas?” Not from Santa, not from family—but from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Emmanuel: God With Us Always (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 13, 2025
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     | 2,071 views

    Christmas reveals Emmanuel, God stepping into human history to remain with His people forever.

    EMMANUEL: GOD WITH US ALWAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Key Verse: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Christmas: The Birth That Broke Every Boundary Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025
     | 723 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ shattered spiritual, social, and eternal barriers, ushering humanity into divine access, redemption, and hope.

    CHRISTMAS: THE BIRTH THAT BROKE EVERY BOUNDARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:1-14 Key Verse: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 2:13-18; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas: The King Who Came In Humility Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025
     | 239 views

    Christmas reveals a King who chose humility over honour in order to redeem humanity.

    CHRISTMAS: THE KING WHO CAME IN HUMILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:1-20 Key Verse: “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.” (Luke 2:7) Supporting Texts: Matthew 11:29; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God