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  • Christmas According To The Shepherds

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,647 views

    The story of the shepherds teaches us what Christmas is really all about.

    One night many years ago, a shepherd named Benjamin was keeping watch over his flock. It was a night that began like every other. Little did he know that this night would change his life forever. The sky was unusually clear that evening. Benjamin never grew tired of looking at the night sky. ...read more

  • Characters & Images Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

  • Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,656 views

    The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

    Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

  • The First Melancholy Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,839 views

    The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

    Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

  • Ten Reflections On Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,467 views

    THIS SERMON HAS TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS NAMELY 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING

    TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING THE MESSAGE TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS ...read more

  • Christmas: What's At The Centre?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,838 views

    An all-age Christmas Day talk based around a game of Pass the Parcel with 7 points all relating to the 7 layers of the parcel! This was written with not-yet-Christians in mind.

    Christmas - Luke 2: 11 (an all age talk) A father was chatting with his daughter one afternoon in the early spring and asked her what she might want for Christmas. The young girl gave it some thought and then replied that she would like a little brother. By some fluke of date alignment, sure ...read more

  • Are You Ready For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 107,086 views

    A look at how to prepare for the coming of Jesus from the teachings of John the Baptist.

    I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of buying a weed eater if the price was ...read more

  • Why Christmas Matters Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008
     | 7,240 views

    Part 1 of our series tied in to Advent Conspiracy. We called it "simplechristmas."

    [This message was inspired by Rodney Buchanan’s excellent sermon on John 1:14 entitled, "The Word Made Flesh." You can find it here: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp ContributorID=&SermonID=41438] Stephen N. Collins Millville – 11/30/08 simplechristmas Part 1: Why Christmas ...read more

  • The Greatest Discovery This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,098 views

    THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE CHRIST CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS AND OUR CHOICES.

    MATT 1: 18 -24.THE GREATEST DISCOVERY THERE WAS ONCE A SHEEP RANCH OWNED BY A MAN NAMED MR. YATES. MR. YATES WASN’T ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ON HIS RANCHING OPERATION TO PAY THE OVERHEADS AND THE INTEREST ON THE MORTGAGE, SO HE WAS IN DANGER OF LOSING HIS RANCH. WITH LITTLE MONEY ...read more

  • Have A Scandalous Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    Mary was willing to be scandalized so that God would be glorified.

    Isn’t it amazing how we have sanitized Christmas? Over the centuries we’ve cleaned up the story significantly. Christmas cards bear evidence of this. Most of them depict tinsel, holly, Christmas trees, bells, female angels, and Santa Claus. If they do get around to an image of the real ...read more

  • Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

    Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

  • Your Worth At Christmas!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,324 views

    God proved how vauleable you are unto Him through sending His only Son as a baby! ( Show flim clip of George Bailey "It’s a Wonderful Life.") 3 truths to remember!

    Your Worth at Christmas Text: Matthew 1:1,18-21 1.The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: 18.After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy ...read more

  • The X-Factor Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 14, 2008
     | 2,918 views

    THis is a short kids Christmas service plan and message.

    THE LITTLE ANGELS WITH THE X FACTOR HYMN: 83 COME AND JOIN THE CELEBRATION. PRAYER: LORD GOD, HEAVENLY KING PLEASE BE AMONGST US TODAY, BY YOUR SPIRIT. WE RAISE OUR VOICES AND JOIN WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN TO SING YOUR PRAISE AMEN. SHARED READING: (P.P). PSALM 103: READ TOGETHER: PASTOR ...read more

  • Christmas: Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    Christmas is about many things, but one strong virtue that Christmas brings to mind is humility.

    Happy Are the Humble (Luke 1:39-56) 1. Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying, "I am not among those who count humility among the virtues." 2. We tend to think of humility and not dwelling on oneself or comparing oneself to others. Wikipedia adds this insight: "Humility, or being humble, is the ...read more

  • The Tree To Remember At Christmas

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    The tree we should not forget about during Christmas. From the real tree of Christmas, we can find three things on display for us to stand wonder of His love.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25 MS-76 Sullivan 12/21/08 Title: The Tree to Remember at Christmas Introduction: I lived in Oregon and Washington as I was growing up. And there are millions of acres of pine trees, and lots of sizes, some with short needles, some with long ones, some tall and lean, others ...read more