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Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

based on 124 ratings

| 28,900 views

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Hope: The Story Of Mary Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2006

based on 68 ratings

| 34,323 views

This is a Christmas Sermon about Mary. 1. Mary’s Hosanna (Song Of Praise) 2. Mary’s Humility 3. Mary’s Hope

Christmas Hope: The Story of Mary I want to start off this morning by doing an exercise. Not a physical exercise but a mental exercise. I want you to remember being 15 years old. What were you doing at 15? Fifteen is an awkward age – isn’t it? You are no longer a child yet you’re not quite an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power In Powerlessness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

based on 47 ratings

| 5,088 views

The Christmas story juxtaposes the powerlessness of the human actors with the great saving power of God revealed in the birth of his only Son Jesus Christ.

It’s a terrible thing to feel like your life’s out of your control. Like you’re no longer the master of our own fate. To feel powerless. As I was reading this Christmas story again this week, it struck me that that’s how most of the people in the Christmas story must have been feeling. Joseph has ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 5,625 views

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

based on 1 rating

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There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014

| 3,305 views

All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unafraid - God Has Heard Your Prayer Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

based on 1 rating

| 3,653 views

This is the first in a Christmas series that examines the several "Fear Not" commands given throughout the Christmas story. This is the story of Zechariah.

(Song - "Fear No More" - Building 249) That might be you this morning. You didn’t choose to be situated quite like you are this morning. Things haven’t turned out just like you’d hoped. And here you are. If the future is anything like much of the past, it’s looking pretty scary. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anna, The Prophetess: Luke 2:36-38 Series

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Dec 21, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 1,938 views

The Birth of Christ compelled Anna to tell others about the coming Messiah and God's promises; it can do the same for us.

Please rate! Thank You! The Birth of Christ Motivates Us Luke 2:36-38 Introduction: When Herod was king of Judea, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee to announce to a virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, that a child would be born to her. The angel Gabriel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Christmas: A Series Of Unlikely Events

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Dec 15, 2012

based on 10 ratings

| 16,626 views

Let us view the Christmas story through a much different lens this year as we discover the powerful impact on humanity when Jesus was born. It was indeed a series of unlikely events!

CHRISTmas: A Series of Unlikely Events! Intro: John Lennon once said of his group the Beetles that “We are more popular than Jesus”. While it may be true that the Beetles were or even are more popular than Jesus, what is not true is that the Beetles were not nor are better known than Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-34

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 16, 2019

based on 4 ratings

| 12,029 views

People see Christmas through the eyes of history. The participants of the Christmas story saw Christmas through different eyes for they did not know the end of the story. This sermon looks at Christmas through Mary’s eyes.

Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes Series: Christmas Through Their Eyes Chuck Sligh December 15, 2019 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Of Christ Part 1

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 3,548 views

A look at where we get the "Christmas Story," giving specific Bible references.

If a non-Christian were to approach you and say, “Which gospel contains the entire Christmas Story?” Would you be able to tell them? We get most of our information about the birth of Jesus from two gospels, Matthew and Luke. And neither gives us all the details of the familiar birth of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 9,022 views

These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2020

based on 1 rating

| 9,012 views

A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist

John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, John 3:30, Luke 1:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020

| 4,598 views

A final look at the Characters in the first Christmas story. Today we look at Simeon!

Simeon - Waiting for Jesus Luke 2:21-35 December 27, 2020 Have you ever heard about a famous person who was coming to town and you wanted to get their autograph. Maybe if it was an athlete, you put on their jersey and you hoped to see them in real life. Then you have to wait and wait in line to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

What We Forget About Christmas Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2004

based on 87 ratings

| 6,550 views

We all know the story but what is it we forget about Christmas?

Christmas, it’s probably the most celebrated holiday in the world. If you were to stop your average man on the street and ask him about Christmas, I’d be willing to bet that you would hear all of the essential ingredients of the Yule time. The virgin birth, Mary and Josephs trip to Bethlehem, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

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