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Living In God’s Favor

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

based on 19 ratings

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Rather than painting a picture of an angry, brooding God, the Christmas story reminds us that God actually likes us and wants what is best for us.

Living in God’s Favor Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017

based on 3 ratings

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A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Foursquare

Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Narnia: Good News For Sticky Situations Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 21, 2005

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This is the second message (of 3) relating the Christmas story to the story of Narnia. This one looks at the characcter of Edmund, and describes the similarities between Turkish Delight and Sin in our lives.

GOOD NEWS FOR STICKY SITUATIONS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, December 4, 2005 (Note – This is more of an outline than a manuscript – I shared more in the way of content and illustrations than what is printed here. I also want to acknowledge that the inspiration and seed thoughts for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Christmas: The Big Picture

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 4, 2021

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John's Gospel places Jesus' birth within a cosmic framework of significance and purpose.

January 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 1:1-18 Christmas: The Big Picture Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, Christmas is nearly over. Decorations have been packed away until next December. The holiday baking is nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 16, 2015

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This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners.

Series: Why This Baby Matters Title: The Hope of Christmas (adapted from a Stott outline) Text: 1 Timothy 1:15 Truth: This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners. Aim: To clarify the message of Christmas. INTRODUCTION Maybe you have heard of Liu Bolin. He is referred to as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Candy Cane: A Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 23, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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This is children’s sermon was delivered during Advent 2008.

Children’s Sermon: “The Story of the Candy Cane” Good morning everyone! I am glad you were able to join us today. This is the fourth week of Advent and the Sunday before Christmas. Are you ready for Christmas!? Me too. This year we are using our five senses as the theme for our Advent services, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

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A sermon on the birth of Jesus.

Still the Greatest Story Ever Told Introduction: • Each of the gospels presents the Savior in a different light:  Matthew: the Messianic King  Mark: the Divine Servant  Luke: the Son of Man  John: the Son of God • Luke paints for us the human aspect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

based on 5 ratings

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Advent is the good news that there is hope regardless of your situation

Most of you are probably familiar with the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie begins with George Bailey about to commit suicide in Bedford Falls, New York on Christmas Eve in 1945. As the prayers of his friends are heard in heaven an angel apprentice named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

Eye Witness News 1 - Mary (Advent 1, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

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This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week one focusing on the person of Mary.

Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The War In Heaven (January 1, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 9, 2023

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Today’s text deals with Christmas story and beyond because it is about the birth of Jesus and how the enemy targets God’s children.

THE WAR IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 12:1 - 11 https://youtu.be/YpgkPBQk8lk The sermon starts at 34:11 on the link above 1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Bible References For The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 24, 2022

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Part of the Christmas story is found in Luke 1-2 and the rest is found in Matthew 1-2. This is an outline of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth.

The Birth of Jesus The Christmas Story News for Zacharias Luke 1:1-25 Message for Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary Visited Elisabeth, John Leapt 1:39-45 Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-56 John (the Baptist) Born Luke 1:57-66 Zacharias Prophesied Luke 1:67-80 News for Joseph Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas For Everybody!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

based on 3 ratings

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God’s favor is not exclusive. God doesn’t play favorites, but offers His mercy to all who will receive Him. Let’s look at some thoughts about God’s favor, His good will toward men.

Christmas for Everybody! Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Nov 10, 2005

based on 101 ratings

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Introductory sermon to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Theme: "The world is not as it should be."

ALWAYS WINTER AND NEVER CHRISTMAS—Romans 8:19-21 and other texts (all Bible quotations are from the New International Version) Oxford, England, September 18, 1931. Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3:00 a.m. Jack and Tollers have become fast friends, drawn together by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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