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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,412 views

    We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

    GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Best Christmas Party Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,960 views

    Using the analogy of the process of human existence as a party this sermon follows the ups and downs from creation to wedding supper of the Lamb

    S121701 The best Christmas party Revelation 18:5-9 A short story by Scotty Killingsworth We joined the party on the sixth day of creation. It was indescribable. There was an explosion of treats that had never been tasted before. The decorations used every color that the eye could see and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,118 views

    How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternal Gifts Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

    Title: Eternal Gifts of Christmas Theme: What Will You Find at Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tree To Remember At Christmas

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    The tree we should not forget about during Christmas. From the real tree of Christmas, we can find three things on display for us to stand wonder of His love.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25 MS-76 Sullivan 12/21/08 Title: The Tree to Remember at Christmas Introduction: I lived in Oregon and Washington as I was growing up. And there are millions of acres of pine trees, and lots of sizes, some with short needles, some with long ones, some tall and lean, others ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Characters & Images Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Perfect Christmas Gift!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 23, 2018
     | 5,324 views

    The Perfect Christmas Gift - John chapter 3 verse 16 sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A Personal Gift • A Practical Gift • A Pleasing Gift • A Permanent Gift SERMON BODY Ill: • My wife Penny is not in the room so let me tell you what I have got her for Christmas. • You may be surprised to know that I have bought her an artificial leg! • Well, obviously that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Our God Is An Awesome God. Really.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,727 views

    A message that is a reminder of how awesome God is. Not was, but is.

    Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Reflections On Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,448 views

    THIS SERMON HAS TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS NAMELY 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING

    TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING THE MESSAGE TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 107,052 views

    A look at how to prepare for the coming of Jesus from the teachings of John the Baptist.

    I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of buying a weed eater if the price was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have A Good Christmas

    Contributed by John White on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    Describing what a really good Christmas is all about.

    HAVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS! Luke 2:1-14 "Have a good Christmas," the shopkeeper said. I responded in kind as I turned away with my first Christmas purchase safe in hand. But I could not help wondering, "How many people using that expression this season really know what makes a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Without Grace Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 21, 2014
     | 4,209 views

    Grace is evident throughout the Christmas story, what would Christmas look like without grace?

    A Christmas without Grace If you think of Grace at all at Christmas it probably relates to the short prayer that you will say over the dead bird at Christmas Dinner and you probably wouldn’t necessarily think of Amazing Grace as a Christmas song but you can’t really celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mary - A Christmas Story Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
     | 4,739 views

    While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

    Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016
     | 11,783 views

    Jesus’ birth is not just supernatural, it’s educational. Along with educational, it’s also transformational. What Jesus thought before he was born influenced the way he lived.

    I’m sure most of us are familiar with the famous poem by Clement Clark Moore that begins this way: ’Twas 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missing Christmas: The Innkeeper Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021
     | 6,880 views

    We’re doing this little three-part series entitled The Characters of Christmas in order to see the magic of Christmas in the faces of those who first experience its warmth and joy.

    No one wants to miss Christmas. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose” – who would want to miss such a magical experience? But how do you get the most out of Christmas – the full experience of Christmas? Yes, you’ll watch your favorite Christmas movies, and you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist