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Why These Particular Shepherds?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

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The night our Savior was born in Bethlehem there were many other shepherds watching over flocks in the Judean hill country. This outline submits some thoughts as to why these particular shepherds were so highly honored.

WHY THESE PARTICULAR SHEPHERDS? Now there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:8-9. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Egypt, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 22, 2007

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Part 2 of message looking at the fulfillment of prophecy in the birth and early life of Christ.

Sermon 1/14/07-Out of Egypt, Pt. 2 Intro: Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, They could have only been fulfilled by the one who is the Messiah, each focuses on the early life of the Messiah and attaches it in some way to a specific location-Bethlehem, Egypt, Ramah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 3, 2007

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The second in a series of messages on the person of Jesus as seen through the Christmas story. This message focuses on the names of Jesus as seen in the birth narrative.

What’s in a Name? Selected Passages December 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When Elizabeth was pregnant with Abigail, she was due in early December. As we approached the holidays, there was a great anticipation. I will never forget the conversation that Elizabeth and I had about naming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Perplexed Couple (Pastor Dale) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 30, 2008

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Every parent has stories to tell – from drug and alcohol dependency, teen pregnancy, the call from the local police detachment and the runaway that hasn’t called home in five years...It’s tough being a parent regardless how old the child is.

Perplexed: adj. 1. Filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled. 2. Full of complications or difficulty; involved. Parenting (in using the words parenting or parents I also refer to caregivers or guardians or anyone having the responsibility of taking care of or having cared for children) is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000

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We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Cradle, Cross And Crown

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

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The three greatest days in history mark the golden epochs of Christianty.

The Cradle, the Cross and the Crown Lk. 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manager; because there was no room for them in the inn. Lk. 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Revelation 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 27, 2002

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Ever wondered what Emmanuel means? Check out this great outline and you tailor it to your personal spiritual needs and those of your church.

Emanuel Matt. 1:23 ; Is.7:14 INTRODUCTION: December 19, 1999 morning service, PIB San Diego, TX December 2, 2001 evening service, Ebenezer, Union City, CA Thanks to God’s great love, we enjoy the very presence of God among us and in us. “God with us” is the meaning the Bible gives us of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Good Gift/Perfect Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007

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A REAL CHRSTMAS CELEBRATION.

GOOD GIFT/PERFECT GIFT INTRO: CHRISTMAS TIME 1: DO YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS? A) CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK B) SECULAR SOCIETY SAYS IT IS WRONG TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. C) SOTRES DON’T HAVE CHRISTMAS SALES ANYMORE, THEY HAVE HOLIDAY SALES POINT: THERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Other

The Journey Of The Wise Men: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 14, 2000

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Within people there is a desire for meaning in life. This is a sermon for those who are searching.

Introduction . . . Illustration: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It’s also been made into a video. Many of you know the story which happens in the town of Who-ville. The Grinch hated seeing and hearing all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Why Sing Carols? Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003

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Carols are an expression of joy that resides in our hearts, with a rhythm of God’s love, a radiance of God’s glory, surrounded by His caring arms, and gift wrapped in His plan for us.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA December 21, 2003 WHY SING CAROLS? Psalm 138 BACKGROUND: A. On these Sundays prior to Christmas we have been looking at the “C”s found in Christmas. 1. First “C” was the Coming, the prophecy that a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Anouncement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2007

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God made the greatest announcement of all history to shepherds outside of Bethlehem

The Grand Message of Our Great God Luke 2:8-15 December 9, 2007 Morning Message Introduction In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

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Preached for Christmas Service at a home for the Elderly.

“THE BIRTH OF HOPE” Christmas Program at Newark Baptist Home THESIS: God chose an elderly man & woman, both devout & pious, to proclaim & prophesy the birth of hope for all people. Even at the end of their lives, they saw hope and life in Jesus and passed this on to others. I. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Witch Series

Contributed by Ray Hardee on Jan 14, 2006

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This message illustrates the influence of evil in the world through the characterization of the witch.

The Witch: “Deep Magic” minimize/MAXIMIZE (Louie Giglio says we should "Zoom OUT Before You Zoom In" to get the big picture of all of our decisions. Three Certainties: § spiritual war § Enemy with a personal plan for your life-DEATH- LIAR..2nd Lie § His choices are cloaked in deception (not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Innkeepers

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

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God uses the lowly to teach us the best lessons on grace

SN121601 Lessons from Inn-keepers: Bible: Survey Beginning: Let’s all quote the two most famous words from the birth narrative we remember the innkeeper saying, “No room” Innkeepers in the Bible had bad reputations, e.g. hucksters. Innkeepers (persona non grata) were low on the social ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30, Joshua 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Murder At Chrtistmas Time

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008

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Murder & Christmas do not jell with our thinking of Christmas. We have to examine our lives in the light of the thinking of Herod and the Wisemen

Wed Dec. 5, 2007 19-year-old Robert A. Hawkins killed eight people and then himself at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, left a suicide note Sun., Dec. 9, 2007 Five people — including Matthew Murray, 24— were killed, and five others wounded Sunday in the two eruptions of violence 12 hours and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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