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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This Christmas message explores the little town of Bethlehem ... how God had prepared Bethlehem for 1700 years for the birth of His Son, Jesus.
“Bethlehem” INTRODUCTION: We think of Bethlehem ONLY as the birthplace of Jesus. Some might even realize that King David was born there. BUT … Bethlehem is mentioned 53 times in Scripture. There are actually 2 BETHLEHEM’s mentioned in the Bible: o NORTH – in Galilee – only 7 miles from ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:2
Denomination: Baptist
A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared
The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
An evangelical Advent/Christmas message that challenges us to draw near to God during this season.
From This Day Forward! Isaiah 35:1-10 Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the year! And it’s been the top of the charts now for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get caught up in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, 1 Peter 2:9
Denomination: Methodist
This sermon emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and the hope and redemption His birth signifies.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's that time of year again, isn't it? The chill in the air, the twinkling lights adorning our homes, the scent of pine and peppermint filling our senses. Yes, Christmas is upon us. But let's pause for a moment, shall we? Amidst the hustle and bustle of this ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Topics: Christmas
Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!
Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
YOUR Savior...YOUR King...YOUR Christ...YOUR gift. A short Christmas Eve devotion about the personal nature of God’s Christmas gift.
CHRISTMAS EVE 1999 INTRODUCTION The greeting on one certain Christmas card goes like this: “Christmas is just plain weird. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room and eat candy out of your socks.” There are some things about Christmas that are ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.
Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Denomination: Lutheran
God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. Christmas message.
A Strange Plan for an Estranged World Intro: Sing “Strange Way to Save the World” Prop: God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. TS: Let’s look at a few details concerning God’s plan to save the world. I. The Need for Help… Darkness -Isaiah 9:2 ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Good News, Great Joy, A Message to "All People"
4 QUESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Does the World Know It’s Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 (p. 715) December 21, 2014 Introduction: 30 years ago I was fresh out of college, a brand new dad, and involved deeply in youth ministry...So, when Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote a song called, ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned these words that begin what
TITLE: CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TEXT: Colossians 1:19-22 Many times I like to search for something unique and different for a Christmas message. So today I want to break from the traditional text and search for Christmas in a not so obvious passage. In 1843 Charles Dickens penned ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22
Denomination: Pentecostal
This message is from Hebrews 1:1-3 and begins with a look at two famous Christmas characters; Mr. Scrooge and Mr. Grinch
Hebrews 1 ...Merry Christmas Mr. Grinch Introduction – If you enjoy Christmas movies you have likely seen the classic move, "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." listen to a few lines from the song, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch You ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3
Don't Grumble, be Grateful! have the Attitude (mind) of Christ, who went to the Cross so we could have joy-Elation G-R-A-C-E
The Mind of Christ GRACE I’d like to begin with a question: Why did God make us? Before we address that question, allow me to recommend some classic books on the subject we’re about to examine, Some books about Grace: All of Grace Charles Spurgeon The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
Denomination: *other
No Christmas stocking was large enough to hold all that he wanted to give us. No Christmas stocking could display the Christmas message he wanted us to see. Only his hand drawn paper bags could properly express his love for us.
Plain Brown Paper Bags for Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-20 Today we celebrate a birthday that is 2007 years old. How is it that people are still excited and motivated to celebrate a 2007 year old birthday? It seems every year people grow more excited about that first birthday 2007 years ago. Well ...read more
A pre Christmas message thinking about what Mary and Joseph may have discussed on the 97mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, concluding with the "gospel" message.
In Jesus Holy Name December 20, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Advent IV - Redeemer “The Ponderings of Joseph and Mary” Well, it's almost Christmas Day. I hope most of the rushing around is over for you. Therefore, I'm going to work under the assumption that your Christmas cards ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21
Christmas Message (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verse 21: “Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” • Ill: Our English word “News” is an acrostic. • The letters stand for “North, East, West & South” • Christians believe ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:21-22
Denomination: Brethren
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