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How The Grinch Couldn't Steal Christmas

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

based on 135 ratings

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No Grinch can take away the true meaning of Christmas, because Jesus was born for us! (uses refernces from Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas).

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine, but this year, it has also made quite a box office splash. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the Who-ville townspeople at Christmas. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

based on 125 ratings

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Adapted from another sermoncentral sermon, this reinterpretation of "The Grinch who stole Christmas" Movie and Dr Seuss book encourages us to look for the real meaning of Christmas. Given at Midnight Mass 2000

In the name of the living, incarnate God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Everyone down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, did not! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All I Want/Need For Christmas Is? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 5,398 views

the greatest gift you can receive.

All I Want/Need For Christmas Is…? In our final week of Advent we have finally come to the first coming of JESUS in the birth of JESUS. Today, we are not going to look at the traditional story of JESUS coming as a babe in a manger because there was no room at the inn for HIM. I believe Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate Christmas - Advent Part 4 Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Today I would like to wrap this study up on Advent by asking the question - how can we respond to these truths we have studied together? And in trying to think of what would be an appropriate response I have gone not to the Bible but instead to a hymn, a

We have been taking the diff. Sundays in December to reflect on Advent - the coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ into this world. And we have much to be thankful for concerning Advent for as we have seen we had a great, great need, a desperate need for Advent. And Advent was something that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Little Drummer Boy: The Heart Of Christmas Worship Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Discovering a renewed heart for worship at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas The Heart of Christmas Worship The Little Drummer Boy INTRODUCTION In the Classic TV Christmas Special, the Little Drummer Boy, Aaron, is a wandering orphan who harbors an intense hatred for people because of the hurt inflicted upon him. He has seen his mother and father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Season For Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

| 6,446 views

Christmas is the season for change

Classic TV Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas Christmas is the Season of Change INTRODUCTION Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Were The Wise Men? A Christmas Message

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 18, 2007

based on 67 ratings

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For 3 billion people, the birth of Jesus is one of the most important celebrations of their entire year. In churches in every country on this planet, people gather to worship the child who became the Savior of the world. In many of those 3 billion homes,

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Isn't Picture Perfect

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 3, 2006

based on 156 ratings

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Exposition of Matt. 2:13-23

When Christmas Isn’t Picture Perfect Matt. 2:13-23 Every year I read this fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind me that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Love: The Story Of God's Gift To Us Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 20, 2006

based on 295 ratings

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This is a sermon about God’s gift to us. How it is 1. Usefull 2. Costly 3. Effective

Christmas Love: The Story of God’s Gift to Us Christmas was an exciting time and Joie was excited too. He was only 10 years old and he was as excited as any ten year old boy could be. For him Christmas was still a time of wonder. He did the things most 10 year olds do. He played ball, rode his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

New Baby Changed World Christmas Eve.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2007

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A sermon that considers how Jesus changed the world. Two illustrations about Wilberforce and bin laden that are in full text to allow the reader to edit their own way. Hope it helps!!!

Sermon. New baby changed world. Reading Lukes gospel LK 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas - Risking Your Reputation By Obeying God!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 15, 2007

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Joseph had made a biblical, lawful and compassionate decision to quietly divorce Mary, but obeying God was more important to him than protecting his reputation. How about you?

Joseph was a “righteous man” (1:19). He knew what was right and he was ready to act upon it. Joseph was engaged to Mary but they were not yet living together (1:18) and of course that immediately sounds strange to most 21st century people. Engaged but not living together! Yet there is even more to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

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The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Advent Is Not About Waiting To Open Presents On Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 27, 2008

based on 10 ratings

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A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

Isaiah 64:1-9 “Advent is Not about Waiting to Open Presents on Christmas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gracumcsd.org Our Old Testament Lesson for this morning is a lament from the community that raises the question of whether their waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

based on 25 ratings

| 4,713 views

What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

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