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Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

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One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

(Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Praise Service

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 4, 2001

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This is an order of worship for a praise service during the Christmas season

A Christmas Praise Service The Christmas Story December 2001 Open Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, or lowing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Important Decoration Of Them All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2001

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Let’s decorate our hearts and lives with real and true repentance this Advent season.

Matthew 3:1-12: The Most Important Decoration of them All. This past week, it didn’t feel like December – the temperature almost reached 70 degrees on Wednesday! Quite a change from last year at this time! But if you have any doubt that it really is December, then go to the mall, and you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 5, 2001

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An examination of the phrase wonderful counselor in Isaiah 9:6.

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Isaiah 9:1-8 1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 2 The people walking in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001

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This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

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Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On God

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 6, 2001

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Questions to ask yourself at Christmas.

Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they finally saved enough money and obtained passports and reservations for the entire family on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

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The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Different Kind Of Christmas

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001

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In light of 9/11 and other events closer to home, this Christmas will be a different kind of Christmas for many, if not all. This sermon focuses in on the hope and promise in the birth of Jesus.

#120 11/26/01 Luke 1:26-38 Bibliography: I want you to pause and think with me for just a moment. Here in the last few weeks of 2001, lets look back over this past year, and reflect. We began with a down turn in our economy. In January, February, and March, households in Grace paid taxes on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

A Delicate Situation

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001

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Faced with a decision such as the one Joseph faced, what would you decide to do? Could you believe Mary? Could you accept her situation? How about accepting God’s involvement in the event? What is your decision today?

This week at our house the Christmas decorations have been going up. It’s funny how even the hanging of the decorations have their traditions and rituals about them. Once every waterglobe is set out, once all the candles are lit, once every piece of evergreen garland is restretched from its long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Savior Is Born

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 8, 2001

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The shepherds were the first to experience the power of the birth of Christ

A Savior is Born Luke 2:8-20 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in his study on Christmas morning and dreaming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Un-Tarnished Glory Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001

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This is the third an Advent Series. We allow God to touch through us when we see His glory in others and allow His glory to shine through us. The shepherds are the characters addressed

Untarnished Glory Advent – Week Two (Honoring the Overlooked) Luke 2:8-20 Intro: “Flea market finds”, Terrie and I always get a kick out of watching home improvement shows on TV in the evening – probably because we enjoy watching people take what appears to be ordinary and turn it into something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001

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This is the second in an Advent Series. This message deals with those who neglected to notice Mary & Joseph in the inn. Thoughts for the direction of this sermon were greatly influenced by a John MacArthur message "The People Who Missed Christmas".

Making Room…Luke 2:1-7 Intro: (Read Text) He gets a pretty bum rap for someone we actually don’t even know exists. The Bible doesn’t mention him (or if he existed). Tradition talks a great deal about the fellow – but it’s still all tradition and folk-lore to be historically honest: that “poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

U-Turns Mandatory Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001

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Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

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God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

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