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  • John Hamby avatar

    Preparation For Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 67,148 views

    Before Jesus was presented as the Messiah John the Baptist issued a call to preparation.

    Preparation for Christmas Mark 1: 1-8 The title of today’s message is “Preparation for Christmas.” This probably suggests to you; going to the attic and bringing down all the decorations, putting up the tree and all the lights, purchasing the gifts, doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter At Christmas

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    A sermon for Christmas or Easter based on Psalm 22

    Sermon for 12/14/2003 Psalm 22 Introduction: Retails tell us that this is going to be the best Christmas ever. I thought the first one was pretty good. Christmas has replaced Easter as the most important holiday… (Mat 1:21 NIV) She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Christmas Means Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also a Christmas sermon.

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#2] CHRISTMAS MEANS…? Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: 1. Anticipation of the birth of Jesus by Joseph and Mary. 2. Our celebration of Christmas. 3. Different reactions to the birth of Christ, then and now. It’s all about… The Profit Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Cross (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    Part 3 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Shows the inevitable result of Jesus’ Birth.

    The Cross Mark 15:21-39 INTRODUCTION Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me so, He loved me so; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Christmas Surprises"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,164 views

    This brief message was used after our Sunday Morning Christmas Cantata ... to wrap up the Christmas story ... and prepare hearts so there will be no SURPRISES when we must face Jesus.

    “Christmas Surprise” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is full of surprises! Gifts are tightly wrapped in multi-colored paper, so you don’t know what’s inside until you open them (UNLESS, you peeked!). We get “surprise gifts” … o Like that tie that you’ll never wear. o Like the underwear you got as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    The Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    From the story of Christmas, I learned practical lessons about SOVEREIGNTY, SOUL-MATE, SUBMISSION, AND SELF-SACRIFICE.

    THE CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:1-20 The play we just watched is called “The First Noel.” Of course, “Noel” is the name of the boy in the play. However, the word noel has its origin in the French language and it means Christmas. So, the “first noel” means the first Christmas. I saw two dominant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,792 views

    The COST of Christmas includes the Cause of our salvation, the futile Contradiction of the truth of God’s sign, and the Calvary payment plan.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE COST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:33-35 BACKGROUND: A. Two weeks ago, we began looking at the “C”s of Christmas. The 1st “C” was the Coming as the shoot from the stump of Jesse that will have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Parry avatar

    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,244 views

    I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    The Last Christmas?

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    A reflection on our views of the meaning of Christmas with references to Isaiah, Matthew and Luke.

    It is Christmas Eve, but what does that really mean to us in today’s secular world? What does it mean to the thousands of shoppers who have ran out of time, trying desperately to find that last minute gift? It is Christmas Eve, but let’s go back to that time 2000 years ago to see what the view ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Music Of Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

    CHRISTMAS EVE 2005 December 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 2:1-14 “The Music of Christmas” “When he awoke, the song was there. Its melody beckoned and begged him to sing it. It hung upon the wind and settled in the meadows where he walked. He knew its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Wonder Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    The Annoucment by the Angels changed the Shepherds lives

    Wonder Of Christmas - The first ever vocal radio broadcast on December 24, 1906 - Consisted of a reading from Luke chapter two. - A Canadian engineer and inventor, Reginald Fessenden - 1866-1932 - The eldest son of an Anglican minister growing up near Niagra Falls On Christmas Eve, 1906, from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,175 views

    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    The Dreams Of Christmas

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    We dream of a White Christmas but it was through dreams that Christmas actually came to be.

    The Christmas Dreams Luke 1 The song White Christmas is undoubtedly the most famous and popular of all the Christmas songs. The music and lyrics for White Christmas were written by Irving Berlin in 1942 and originally featured in the movie Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby. In the song, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Christmas In Narnia

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    Uses the Narnia movie to show truth about God.

    Christmas in Narnia Its September 18, 1931, in Oxford, England, Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3am. One is called Jack by his friends, the other is called Tollers. Jack and Tollers have become great friends, primarily because they both love to read ancient myths and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Day

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,980 views

    Special service of Song and Scripture

    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational