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Good News For All People

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2014

based on 6 ratings

| 21,814 views

A sermon examining the good news surrounding the birth of Christ.

GOOD NEWS FOR ALL PEOPLE Luke 2:8-16 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday. December 21st, 2025) Many years ago my pastor and I were out doing some door-to-door evangelism. We encountered a man named Charlie and shared with him the wonderful truth that Jesus died for his sins. I will never forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

| 905 views

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 5, 2025

based on 1 rating

| 840 views

This sermon emphasizes that true peace is not the absence of external conflict but the presence of Christ in our hearts, offering an unshakable, eternal peace through His birth, miracles, and life-giving words, even amidst life's greatest trials and storms.

Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:1-7 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ The Oxford Dictionary defines peace as "freedom from disturbance; tranquility, and the cessation of war." Those who are at peace experience freedom from anxiety and distress. Yet, with such an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 9:1-6, Luke 15:1-7, Romans 8:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Love Rejoices In The Truth

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 29, 2025

| 124 views

So if love is present, real love, agape love, there is no pleasure taken when bad things happen or are done, whether its to yourself or to others.

Alba 12-28-2025 LOVE REJOICES IN THE TRUTH I Corinthians 13:6 A man told of the terrible experience he had with an advertisement he saw on television. He said that they told him that he could get one type of car for $100.00, and later they said he could get one house for $1000.00, but he would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 12, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 10,814 views

What would Christmas be like without Christ.

Text: Luke 2:1-20 Title: The Christmas Message Introduction What would Christmas be like without Christ? 1.Christmas would be a secular event (v1) “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.” 2.Christmas would be a financial burden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A Part Of The Christmas Story

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 23, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 1,261 views

I preached this short message at our Christmas Even event. It was preceded (of course) by singing a number of Christmas carols. It was an attempt to include everyone who attended in the Christmas Story. I have several people help read through the long passage of Scripture.

You are a Part of the Story of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Read passage… One of the exciting things about the Christmas story is that you are part of the story. I. God sent His Son because he loves you. 1John 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Apr 14, 2011

based on 9 ratings

| 25,985 views

A classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon delivered in 1855 on the occasion of Easter.

A Sermon (No. 18) Delivered on Sabbath Morning, April 8, 1855, by the REV. C. H. Spurgeon At Exeter Hall, Strand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Come, see the place where the Lord lay."—Matthew 28:6. Every circumstance connected with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, John 19:1-5

Denomination: *other

Jesus Deserves Our Praises

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2001

based on 50 ratings

| 8,296 views

on why Jesus deserves our praises as they did on Palm Sunday - for his person and his office

April 8, 2001 Luke 19:28-40 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2006

based on 54 ratings

| 22,697 views

This sermon depicts the true meaning of what Christmas really is; through God’s forgiveness; His help in our storms; and the hope He gives us for our future.

Last week, I talked about how Christmas is a time of love. God loved us enough to send His Son to be our sacrifice. Jesus loved us enough to be that sacrifice. And now, God wants us to love Jesus enough to sacrifice our will to Him. I explained that love is the willingness to sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: *other

God's Christmas Gift - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Tom Maines on Dec 18, 2001

based on 105 ratings

| 8,590 views

God gave the world the indescribable gift of His Son - Jesus Christ

Sermon: December 2, 2001 Title: The Gift Of God – Part II Text: 2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Introduction: Last week, we looked at the indescribable gift of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Angels We Have Heard

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

| 3,862 views

A narration of the work of angels in Scripture, entertainment media, and popular belief.

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD NEARBY LUKE 1__26—38 Allan Gurganus told the story of an old woman, a widow whose sons now live far away She was standing at the sink early one morning dressed in a tatty robe, doing the dishes and gazinig out the window looking everywhere and nowhere. Out of the corner of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Hope At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2025

based on 1 rating

| 1,276 views

This sermon proclaims that the heart of Christmas is God’s promised hope fulfilled in Jesus—the Light who breaks our darkness, conquers sin, and invites us to live in the peace and confidence of His eternal reign.

The Heart of Christmas: Hope Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 15:4 Christmas is almost here! It truly is a special time of year. Before we open God’s Word together, I’d like to invite you on a short journey into the past—to remember what Christmas has meant to you through the years. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Animals

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

based on 120 ratings

| 19,832 views

Jesus was born among animals, and they play a more major role than we realize in the Bible.

CHRISTMAS ANIMALS based on Luke 2:1-20 By Pastor Glenn Pease The angels, the shepherds, and the wise men, along with Mary and Joseph, dominate the scene around the Christ-child, who gave the world the gift of Christmas. But animals also play a role in the greatest story ever told. Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To The Shepherds

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,631 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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift We Owe

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 6,721 views

This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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