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  • The First Christmas Carol thumbnail

    The First Christmas Carol PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,067 views

    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

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    The Difference Christmas Makes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 612 views

    This sermon explores the profound love of God demonstrated through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, and the eternal life promised through belief in Him.

    Beloved, gather near, and let us take a moment to pause from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Let's set aside our worldly concerns, our to-do lists, our anxieties, and our fears. Let's focus our hearts and minds on the splendid, awe-inspiring truth of God's love, a love so profound that it ...read more

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    Worship At First Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
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    True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

    A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Humility Of Jesus At Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 970 views

    Reflect on the humble beginnings of Jesus, emphasize His humanity and divinity, and encourage us to share God's love with the world.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in this sacred space, a refuge from the world, where we can find solace in the Word of God and fellowship with one another. As we come together today, we stand on the precipice of a story that has the power to ...read more

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    The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,173 views

    This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

    Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

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    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Scott White on Jun 17, 2016
     | 8,605 views

    The lesson deals with the age-old topic of how to deal with pain, sorrow, and grief. It talks about the need to understand that God is in control, and that sometimes there are blessings contained in those heartaches we experience.

    Opening scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11 I can remember very well the days that all of my children were born. They were special days, obviously. But the days my last three were born were had a little extra kick because I was able to be in the delivery room, to be there when those 3 took their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are They That Mourn

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,937 views

    We can either let the problems around us change us, or we can be moved by compassion to change them, and we do this by viewing them the way God sees them. People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (Matthew 5:4) "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." (Isaiah 61:1) "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Zechariah's Praise - God Has Come! Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    Zechariah's praise reaches reminds us that God has provided an answer to the sorrows and evil that is in this world today. The answer is found in the reality that GOD HAS COME to us in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Where is God when tragedy strikes? On Thursday we learned of another devastating tragedy in one of our nation’s schools. Another massacre of innocent children by a crazed murderer - this time in Newtown Connecticut. Where is God when 20 children and 6 teachers are gunned down in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,058 views

    If we have been tempted to give up, to run away from our problems, then this is the psalm for us. Most of us have been where David was in this psalm—hard pressed by circumstances that are partly our own making but which have gotten beyond our control.

    Home Lessons October 9, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maskil, a Psalm of David.) Theme: A Cry of Faith in the Time of Antichrist Psalm 55 (KJV) 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,753 views

    This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

    January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas…it's The Real Thing

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,299 views

    Christmas - (Confessions of a Christmas Lover)

    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 older, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Character #5 - Herod Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,371 views

    No character is in the Bible by mistake - there are many things we can learn from the life of Herod - often times we have people in the Bible to show us how not to behave...

    Christmas Characters #5 – Herod - 16th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-18 When the guiding star had brought the wise men Judea, the wise men headed straight for Jerusalem, the most likely place for a king to be born. Their question startled the city, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Good News, Anyone? - Christmas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 210 ratings
     | 17,557 views

    7 Reasons why the good tidings brought by the angel that night were much needed "good news" in this world. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Good News, Anyone? Luke 2:10-14 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn my eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every single headline said, That this ole world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Dickson avatar

    Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

    Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,208 views

    A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

    Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?

    Contributed by Jamie Greening on May 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,752 views

    This is a sermon on the second beatitude. It is written in the "Lowry Loop" style and is designed to take the hearer from human mourning to godly sorrow

    Title: “What’s So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?” Text: Matthew 5:4 Purpose: To move hearers to spiritually mourn and turn toward comfort in Christ A UNIVERSAL BEATITUDE--UGH The second beatitude is the only one that feels completely universal in scope. “blessed are those who mourn,” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist