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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Christmas #2

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,200 views

    THE BIRTH OF JESUS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENING IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND

    Philippians 2:5-2:11 CHRISTMAS On that first Christmas the angels announced the birth of a new child. The heavens were opened and all the company of heaven broke into praise. Shepherds went racing to Bethlehem to see what it was all about. And for two thousand years we have been jumping up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,900 views

    What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

    OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    White Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 31,371 views

    Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

    OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,629 views

    Christmas Joy is when we are restored to the right relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

    Christmas Joy “When the Lord restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang with joy.” Psalm 126:1-2 Intro: I want to talk to you today about Christmas Joy. We all face difficulties in life. Challenges at work or in school. People that are hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    It seems that somehow we have lost the focus as to whose birthday we are celebrating, and it seems the focus of Christmas has been lost in the giving and receiving of gifts.

    Sunday Morning, December 12th, 2004 Let us pray. Welcome... Each day we are drawing closer home. Last Tuesday night one of our church sisters from Cleveland passed away, and on Thursday night another sister who had moved to Atlanta passed away. We just don’t know when it will be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Christmas Climax Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    Even though Christmas is over for 2008, Christmas isn’t. Because Christmas is really just building to its final climax that will never disappoint and will never end.

    One thing struck me this Christmas that strikes me every Christmas—and that’s how quickly it’s all over. You spend all that time decorating. You spend all that time shopping and getting ready. And then it’s over. Before we sat down for Christmas dinner, Mom said, “OK, we’re going to linger over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Promise Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,155 views

    Pastor John ties Genesis 3:15 in with the birth of Christ to show us even in the darkest of times, God is making a way for us to come back to Him

    The Promise Of Christmas CCCAG 12-18-23 Scripture: Genesis 3:15 About 3 years ago, I was in an elevator with my 3rd semester nursing instructor. This particular instructor saw it as her mission to fail as many people as possible. In fact, we started our nursing class with about 70 students, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan Dove avatar

    A Narnia Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Dove on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    This was a special service where the auditorium was decorated as Narnia and people in costume (including me as the professor). We had a costume competition for kids as well. The sermon dialogues a little with children and adults and integrates various les

    11th December 05 ABC A Narnia Christmas Welcome (earlier in service) Welcome to the world of Narnia. We continue a Celebrate Christmas series, something a little bit different from our normal services. Jesus often sat down on the side of a hill or in the city. Parents would sometimes bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,256 views

    In these troubling times, trust the Lord and hope in His promise.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    What Is Christmas?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,629 views

    With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The Christmas story is the story of the virgin birth. It is a story of spiritual warfare. It is the story of Salvation.

    With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Many people in the world today argue that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th and that we are foolish to say that He was. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Christmas Secrets

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    Hidden in our Christmas celebrations are the secrets of Jesus’ family tree. Come and discover the real meaning of Christmas.

    Christmas Secrets Matthew 1:1-16 The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, "Christmas" and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Christmas Courage Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    The Biblical account of the life of Joseph holds truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp this Christmas season. Christians who live a life expressing that the birth of Christ is an event worth celebrating take time to invite the Holy Spirit to illu

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 1:18-24 Title: Christmas Courage Theme: The Courage of Joseph Listen as I read Matthew 1:18-24, “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    A Christmas Conversion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    Mine is a sermon adaptation of SermonCentral contributor Jeffery Russell’s sermon “The Scrooge In All of Us.” It uses Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to illustrate the sermon.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. 1. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. 2. During that experience she saw God and asked Him if this was it for her, was she dead. 3. God said no and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Would You Have Been Ready?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    This message will be somewhat different from most of mine because we are a nation in mourning. Eight days ago, the north Texas sky was filled with the sound of a loud “boom”...

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX The message this morning is going to be somewhat different from most of mine because we are a nation in mourning. And I feel that it would be helpful for us to consider some of the events & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Turning Today’s Sorrows Into Tomorrow’s Joys Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,542 views

    God promises lasting joy and peace to all who hope in Christ Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction When the Apostle Paul taught pastoral ministry to young Timothy, he drew specific attention to preaching to the wealthy: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed