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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Ox, The Donkey & Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,213 views

    In Isaiah 1:3 God compared the thankfulness of His people to that of the ox and donkey, and said the animals won the prize hands down. How can brute beasts, who have so little intelligence, be much more aware of their Creator?

    THE OX, THE DONKEY & THANKSGIVING Isa. 1:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Growing up, we called one set of grandparents Big Mama & Big Daddy. No one thought much of it until one of the grandkids told them they were soon to be great-grandparents. 2. That’s when Big Mamma decided to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Whisper From The Cradle

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2025
     | 197 views

    Tonight, we gather in the glow of expectation, and I want to take you back to the most unlikely place God ever spoke—a stable in Bethlehem, where four humble details whisper a message of joy and peace that still echoes across the centuries.

    Introduction In the hush of Advent waiting, we strain to hear. We listen for trumpets, for thunder, for the unmistakable voice of God breaking through our chaos. But what if the message we're longing for comes not as a shout, but as a whisper? Not from a throne, but from a cradle? Tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 875 views

    A sermon about experiencing God's presence during difficult times.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “God Is with Us” A few years ago after I delivered my Christmas Eve sermon, a nice guy who happened to be skeptical about God, faith and Christianity came up to me, all smiles. “I’ve finally figured out why people like Christmas,” he said. “Really?” I answered. “Please tell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores how Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem demonstrates building strength through adversity, bearing burdens gracefully, and becoming better rather than bitter.

    Welcome, dear friends. Gather round, close and comfortable, for we are about to open the sacred pages of God's Word together. It's not an exploration, but a homecoming. Not a dive into the unknown, but a warm, familiar embrace. We are not journeying into uncharted territory, but returning to the ...read more

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    Shepherd's Salvation

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    The "when, where, and how" of receiving Christ was and is available to the least as well as the greatest of men.

    A SHEPHERD’S SALVATION Luke 2:8-14 I. The Situation A. They were shepherds 1. They smelled like the animals (maybe goats). 2. They tended the sheep for temple sacrifice. B. They were ceremonially unclean 1. They were necessary for religion. 2. They were neglected by the religious. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Celebrate Christmas?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,905 views

    It is always interesting to note those who did come and those who did not come to that first Christmas celebration. Why did they not come? And why did others come to celebrate the birth of the Christ child? The reasons are the same today.

    Text: (Luke 2:15 KJV) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread, Wine, & Serving

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    Taking the Lord’s Supper is to spur us forward in serving.

    Bread, Wine, and Serving Cornwall/Montreal March 19, 2005 The task that lay before Jesus, born a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, was impressive and grand, and one greater than lay upon any baby ever born. An angel had told his father, Joseph: Matt.1.21- he was to save his people- a narrow focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,866 views

    Brief Christmas Candlelight service that encompasses the Advent wreath and the lighting of the Advent candles.

    Welcome/Opening Prayer Lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope Jesus’ birth brought hope into a world that felt hopeless. The people were under Roman rule and high taxes. God had promised them a Savior, a king who would overthrow the Romans and rule like King David. Had God forgotten His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Just Begun

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,014 views

    Just think, the birth of Christ started it all for Christian’s today. The entire Old Testament was just the lead in story for the main event, His birth.

    It’s Just begun Philippians 1:6 (KJV) 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Philippians 1:6 (MSG) 6 There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you ...read more

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    Church This Christmas, Why Not?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,910 views

    A short sermon on Jesus place in our lives and a challange to a group of young mainly non-believers from a SA programme to attend church this Christmas.

    Read Luke 2: 8-12 As we enter the season of advent, we think of Jesus this cute baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a stable in a place with a nice name, visited by the shepherds and the wise men and angels. The Christmas cards we have been brought up with show that it may have been snowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Riot Of Colour And Beauty

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 19, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    The mysterious workings of God's grace in the believer.

    A RIOT OF COLOUR AND BEAUTY. Mark 4:26-34. One year I dug a border outside my living room window. I bought some packets of seeds, dug small troughs, and scattered the seeds randomly in the little troughs before covering them over with light soil (cf. Mark 4:26). Job done. For a while, nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    Thankfully, the LORD does offer second chances...

    BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:1), by setting up a puppet king - a ‘Son of No Good’ (Isaiah 7:6) - in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Angels: Praise, Protection And Proclamation Series

    Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,894 views

    Second in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at the important role angels played in the coming of our Lord in the flesh.

    Angels: Praise, Protection and Proclamation (Series on the Birth of Christ – Part 2) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 11th, 2011 Luke 2:8-14 “8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9. And, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Cared Enough

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 22, 2014
     | 4,752 views

    How Christ did care for you and i.

    HE CARED ENOUGH 1st Peter 5: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. The Lord Jesus cared enough to act in our behalf in order that we might share in his blessings. He cared enough!! 1. To leave Heaven. John3: 31 He that cometh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Was Not A Silent Night!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 18, 2015
     | 4,644 views

    A brief Christmas Eve or Christmas Program Message, perhaps can be used as a Communion Meditation before serving the Lord's Supper

    Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2015 - Christmas Eve Communion Meditation David Simpson The annual Christmas pageant. It's a long standing tradition in many churches. There are two things common with almost all young children in a Christmas program Nativity scene...they usually sing at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church