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What Christmas Is Not All About Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015

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In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Missing Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2015

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In this sermon we discuss how so many people miss out on the true meaning of Christmas because their focus is on anything and everything but Jesus Christ

Missing Christ During Christmas Text: Luke 2:41 – 49 You know, something interesting happens this time of year… every year at this time of year, it’s the same old thing… you see it when you talk to people, or visit with them a little bit… and it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christcame To Be A Servant

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

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Christ came to be an example of servanthood, so that we may learn how to be a servant to others.

CHRIST CAME TO BE A SERVANT MATTHEW 2:17-28 WHEN IT COMES TO UNDERSTANDING THE STORY OF ADVENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE LIFE OF JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. AS WE STUDY HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY WE WILL FIND PURPOSE FOR OUR OWN, BECAUSE AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE CHRIST IN US. COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 NOW I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Christ Child

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

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WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

They Shall Call His Name Emmanuel

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

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THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN. IT IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF OUR HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. HE CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO FULFILL THE PLAN OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO WILL PUT THEIR FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM.

THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL MATTHEW 1:18-25 THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN, AND WHAT BLESSED CHANGES IT HAS BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES BOTH GOOD AND CHALLENGING SINCE LAST YEAR. OUR CHURCH FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SOME VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE, AND NEWLY WEDS. ON THE MORE SENSITIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance For Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016

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Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready And Watching Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

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Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Other

Apostates Hijack The Messiah's Arrival To Whitewash Criminal Mayhem

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 13, 2015

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Apostates Hijack The Messiah's Arrival To Whitewash Criminal Mayhem

The TransFORM network is a “progressive community formation network.” Right from the get go, anyone with a lick of sense can tell that his outfit isn't playing with a full theological deck. Any doubting it only need to consider what the organization was proposing for the Christmas and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expectations Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

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Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas, A Line In Time Between Yes And No Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2013

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This message looks at how Christmas drew a line between those who would say Yes to Christ and those who would say no.

It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said this was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. That single solitary event has shaped the world like no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas: Making Room For Jesus

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Dec 9, 2013

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My prayer for all of us is that we make room for Jesus in our lives. Not just a little room – we give Him our entire life. Every piece of it. Not part of it; every part of it.

VIDEO: CHARLIE BROWN AND THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS (LINUS QUOTING “FOR UNTO US A SAVIOR IS BORN) Wow. How times have changed. You would never hear THAT in a modern day cartoon. Isn’t is comforting though…I mean, doesn’t it give you such peace of mind to know that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only Six Miles Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 9, 2013

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It was only six miles from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.

Only Six Miles Christmas series 2013 #1 Matthew 2:1-6 1st Dec 2013 Shell Point Baptist Church ALL SERMONS IN CONDENSED FORM How long would it take to walk six miles? • If you/good shape/walk/couple of hours. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Hopeful Determination Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013

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Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

What Some Folks Don't Know About Christmas

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013

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Explores what people should know about the birth of Jesus and how many are not aware of the true meaning of Christmas. Why we should be anticipating the second advent of Christ

TITLE: What Some Folks Don't Know About Christmas TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 INTRO: For 74 years, Russia had no official Christmas holiday. The Communists replaced the Bethlehem star with the red star. They banned Christmas trees and turned Christmas into a holiday celebrating Father Frost. Then, in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

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We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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