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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Is Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,842 views

    This sermon explores what Christmas is not, and also what Christmas is.

    Scripture In Matthew’s description of Jesus’ birth, we read that before Mary and Joseph came together to consummate their marriage, Mary was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Scott avatar

    The Christmas Spirit Series

    Contributed by William Scott on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    There are many spirits of Christmas but what is the true Christmas Spirit.

    THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2.8-14 Introd: The story of Scrooge by Dickens is a remarkable illustration of the mean-spiritedness of Christmas. Many in our day, to a more or less degree, have this spirit. As the people of God we should have the True Christmas Spirit. Let us look at the True ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    The Applause Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    Ultimately, the birth of Jesus is about who gets glory. Glory to God!

    We haven’t spent too much time thinking about the way things were in the world when Jesus was born. I listened to a talk by speaker Rob Bell this week and I started thinking about what the world was like when Jesus was born. Look at Luke 2:1. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Songs Of Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    The angels--a song of glory; Simeon--a song of promise; Mary--a song of trust

    The Songs of Christmas…a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Meditation—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One of my favorite things about Christmas is the music. I love Christmas songs. My favorite thing to do at Christmas is to sit in the living room with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    Christmas And The Cross

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,671 views

    What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

    I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Searching For Christmas

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 30, 2006
     | 4,375 views

    Finding the central focus of Christmas in the busy society of America.

    “Searching for Christmas” December 3, 2006 Me: One of my favorite Christmas memories is of an event that happened when I was about six years old. I am the youngest of six kids, and Christmas around my house when I was growing up was a wild adventure. I remember on this particular Christmas that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Christmas Joy

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 172 ratings
     | 103,540 views

    A brief Christmas devotion

    CHRISTMAS J-O-Y I came across a collection of letters that children wrote to Santa Claus. Some of them were pretty good. One said, "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Method Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Second in a Christmas series, this describes (1) His Eternal Glory before coming to Earth, (2) His Extensive Limitations He took on and (3) His Exhaltation as a result of being obedient.

    Intro: John 3:16 taught us that the Meaning of Christmas is LOVE...God’s Love. Let us now focus on the METHOD of Christmas: How did God demonstrate His great love for us? To answer that, we turn to Philippians 2:5-11, and discover: I. The ETERNAL GLORY He had before coming to Earth (Phil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

    The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Everyday Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 68,579 views

    An evangelistic Christmas message encouraging unbelievers to receive Christ and experience an everyday Christmas.

    Tonight each one of us has come to this Christmas Eve service for many different reasons. Perhaps you have come because you like to sing Christmas carols, or perhaps you have come because you feel obligated to, it’s part of your responsibility or duty to attend a Christmas Eve service, or perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reactions To Christmas

    Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Messages looks at the reaction of Herod, the Magi, and Mary and Joseph in Matthew 2.

    Reactions to Christmas Matthew 2:1-23 Pastor Don Jones Introduction When Mary Wyly was pregnant with her first son, her husband took her shopping for maternity clothes. After they purchased several very pretty and expensive outfits, he put his arm around her. She was delighted when she heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Merry Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    Merry Christmas: 1. God does not remember your sin Is. 43:25, Jer. 31:34 2. God is not counting your sin - 2 Cor 5:19 3. God is not condemning you your sin Ro. 8:1

    Merry Christmas Matthew 1:21 By Dn. Chris Nerreau _______________________________________________________ She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” ORIENTATION: • Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,708 views

    This sermon depicts the true meaning of what Christmas really is; through God’s forgiveness; His help in our storms; and the hope He gives us for our future.

    Last week, I talked about how Christmas is a time of love. God loved us enough to send His Son to be our sacrifice. Jesus loved us enough to be that sacrifice. And now, God wants us to love Jesus enough to sacrifice our will to Him. I explained that love is the willingness to sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,538 views

    What is the real meaning of Christmas gifts? Real gifts are costly to give, and accepting them means accepting the responsibility that comes with them. Especially the kinds of gifts God gives. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    Christmas Gifts Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) This lesson was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a High School student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, send me an email at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,055 views

    Discovering the joy of Christmas.

    THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 I. WHAT THEY SAW 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist