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Let's Take Christ Out Of Xmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006

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Instead of putting Christ into Christmas, maybe we should take him out of what Christmas has become in our culture.

Let’s Take Christ Out of Xmas” Luke 2:1-20 December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve I am going to go out of my way to be provocative tonight. You see, I believe that we should take Christ out of Christmas. I believe that there is no place for Christ in Christmas. We ought to put aside all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Congregational Candlelight Service

Contributed by Jeffrey Hall on Dec 28, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Congregational candlelight service. Excellent symbolism. May be used for Christmas, Good Friday or Easter

–Candlelight Service– Supplies – 3 place Candelabra (2 white, 1 red cnadle) 1 White Pastor’s Candle 2 Red Usher Candles Congregational Candles Drip Protectors -Pass out candles (no one under 6yrs) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Inside? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

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What is inside of the packages at Christmas and wht is inside if Each Christian - Potential

What’s inside? Luke 1:39-56 Well, for all practical purposes it is here. Christmas has arrived. I think back to my childhood as I think about Christmas. I remember sneaking into the living room and digging through the packages sorting all the ones with my name into one section. Shaking and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Comes Into Our Mess

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 2, 2007

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A Christmas Eve sermon reminding us that Jesus was born to deal with our messy lives

Isn’t the Christmas story a wonderful story It is a story that we hear every year. But it is more than just any old story It is something that happened in history that affects you today and affects your future When we open our eyes and ears and be honest with ourselves We realise that mess ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Gift

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

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God’s gift fits the needs of the Workers (shepherds) the Weary (Simeon) and the Wanderers (Wise Men). This sermon was given in 3 parts with songs in between.

Christmas - God’s Gift to the Workers, the Weary, and the Wanderers Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Christmas Eve 2006 PART 1: God’s Gift to the Workers – The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 When we hear those words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-35, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legend Of The Little Drummer Boy

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

based on 29 ratings

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This fictional narrative imagines what that first Christmas might actually have looked like through the eyes of the Little Drummer Boy.

The following is a work of fiction. Please feel free to use it in a spoken inspirational context (i.e., as a Reading or Meditation presented orally at Christmastime.) Please do not reproduce or republish by email or on the web without the author’s permission. (c) 2003 J. K. Twitchell The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Luke 21:1

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Still Of The Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

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The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Gift Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

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Christmas is a time of gift giving. Our giving is symbolic of the best gift - the gift of a Savior.

Christmas Eve Service “The Best Gift” Romans 6:23 Dec. 24, 2005 Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive Him. Yet to all who received ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Passage To A New World

Contributed by James Curry on Jan 5, 2006

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From the light of the manger, we have an invitation to enter a whole new world similiar to how Lucy and the children found the world of Narnia

15 days ago the movie “Narnia” was released. Narnia is a mystical world full of intriguing characters, adventures, and ultimately (like any great story) a majestic battle between good and evil. Though ficticious, it parallels in many ways the world in which we live. Most like Midwest: Narnia is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arrival Of A King: Why Does God Come As A Baby?

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

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It doesn’t make sense that the king of the world would come as a baby in a manger? Why DOES God come as a baby?

The Arrival of the King: Why does God come as a Baby? Medley of Carols with worship songs Ron and Worship Team 10 minutes Welcome to guests. Intro: Corbin’s birth – cute little nose; lips; smell; warmth; delicate Powerful Mysterious Endearing Vulnerable We all have a similar ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On A Cold Dark Hilltop

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005

based on 73 ratings

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A Christmas sermon in poetry

Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is The Greatest Giver

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 17, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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This is a short but simple sermon that would be good for any Christmas Service.

God is the Greatest Giver Acts 11:17 At this time of the year there is a lot of talk about giving. I was listening to a talk show on the radio the other day and the topics that were mentioned was focused on this subject. How much and how often should you give to the Salvation Army with the bell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:17

Denomination: *other

Going Home

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 20, 2005

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Christmas is about going home.

Luke 2:1-5 (NASB) 1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Trouble At The Inn Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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Christmas is a time to receive Jesus into the room of our heart by asking God that he be born there.

Scripture This is the account of what happened when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as it is recorded in Luke 2:1-7: "1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It All Began In A Manger

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 22, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Like a music crescendo, the glorious story of the birth of Jesus builds into an awesome outpouring of praise! Glory to God in the highest!

“It All Began In A Manger” -- Luke 2:1-20 *During Christmas vacation of my senior year in high school, I picked up a book I just couldn’t put down. It was called “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was fascinated by the hairy little people called Hobbits who had 6 toes and ate 6 times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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