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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

Jesus Christ, Born For You

Contributed by Jack Russell on Dec 26, 2005

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Jesus was born of Mary, but he was born for you.

Casablanca is considered by many to be the greatest movie of all time. The most quoted line from that classic film is offered by Humphrey Bogart, the male lead, to Ingrid Bergman, his love interest: “The problems of two little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wrestling With Immanuel

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

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It’s Okay to struggle with God - He loves you, he’s going to bless you - He’ll be with you.

Title: Wrestling with Immanuel Text: Gen 28:13-15; Gen 33:22-32 MP: Don’t be indifferent to Christ. Intro: About this time of year, we tend to sing a lot of Christmas carols too lightly. There are radical claims and contradictions we sometimes pass right over, without a moment’s thought. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

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At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Jesus

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Dec 28, 2005

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What the name Jesus means to me and my personal relationship with Him, written for our Christmas Eve service.

JESUS LUKE 2: 1-20 ISAIAH 9: 6-7 Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24, 2005 Pastor Thomas N. Bell, Campbell-Erwin Baptist Church Tomorrow, so many thousands of years ago the world received the greatest gift of all mankind, a gift that altered the history of man forever. A gift of hope, peace, joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

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The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten.

“Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten” Luke 2:8-20 The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Première Réunion De Noël

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

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If we do not have Christmas in our hearts, we will never find it with the foot of the fir tree. Christ was born at the 1st century but belongs to every century. It was born Jewish, but it belongs to those of all the races. Jesus was born in Bétlhéhem but

Lecture : Luc 2/8-20 Introduction : Si nous n=avons pas Noël dans nos coeurs, nous ne le trouverons jamais au pied du sapin. Christ est né au premier siècle mais appartient  tous les siècles. Il est né juif, mais il appartient  ceux de toutes les races. Jésus est né  ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy That Lasts Beyond The Holidays

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 25, 2003

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Most people throw out their Christmas joy with the wrapping paper and the tree. Where does one find Christmas joy that lasts?

Luke 2:8-20 JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS Luke 2:8-20 CHRISTMAS JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS There once was a small group of people – separate from the rest of the world. While the rest of the world was gathering together with family and friends, having a good time, eating and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Names Of Our Savior

Contributed by John White on Dec 13, 2004

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A Chrismas message about the wonderful names of Jesus found in Isaiah.

A WONDERFUL SAVIOUR Isaiah 9:6-7 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of [his] government and peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa Claus

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

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Santa lives at the North Pole, but Jesus is everywhere!

“Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus!” TEXT: Galatians 1:11-12 (NIV) “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Gifts We Desperately Need Christ To Bring Us This Christmas

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 18, 2004

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Are we going to get what we want, or what we need for Christmas this year?

"Three Gifts We Desperately Need Christ To Bring Us This Christmas" By: Danny Moss Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction- You and I are familiar with the Christmas story of the Wise men. They travelled far, and brought Christ three gifts: gold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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