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"God Stole The Show"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org How many of you have ever seen a Christmas pageant or been in one? Each time the scene is basically the same—isn’t it? You’ve got the manger in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

On The Tree, Not Under It

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 5,864 views

Christmas Eve sermon

On the Tree, Not Under It Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Many of you will arise early, either on your own or by your kids, to open presents placed under the tree. Now I’m sure that we all have received some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or maybe couldn’t figure what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Expectation

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2016

| 7,368 views

A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve devotional

Christmas Expectation A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve Devotional Chuck Sligh December 25, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2 Illus. – Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child when you went to bed on Christmas Eve? (ELABORATE) Clement Clarke Moore captured that sense of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

based on 84 ratings

| 6,709 views

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons For Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

based on 90 ratings

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There a 3 reasons for joy during Christmas that we can remember: Family, Government and Descent.

Reasons for joy this Christmas by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC We want joy, don’t we? Look around, are we not as humans reaching, looking, for it. The Vancouver Grizzlies and their fans are looking for the joy of victory. But alas... Why there is even a dish washing detergent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Characters & Images Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,529 views

The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

based on 28 ratings

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This is a pre-Christmas message.

The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Good Christmas

Contributed by John White on Dec 17, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 11,348 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

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Christmas

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005

based on 39 ratings

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Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate A Shepherd's Christmas

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 9,756 views

Celebrate a Shepherd’s Christmas by listening to the angels’ message.

Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? How about your stockings – do you get to check those every day or just on Christmas morning? Is your tree artificial or natural? Do you decorate the outside of your house as well as the inside? Christmas customs – every family has them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

based on 97 ratings

| 17,938 views

Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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