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A Linus Moment

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

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In the classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon Charlie Brown asks what Christmas is really about. Linus comes out on stage and gives the perfect answer. This message is about the true meaning of Christmas and having our own "Linus Moment."

Christmas sermon: A Linus Moment In the classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon Charlie Brown asks the exasperated question- What is Christmas all about? (This is a great video clip to show before the message.) Linus comes out on stage and very humbly recites from Luke 2. In those days Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004

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The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

In The Presence Of A Holy God

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 24, 2007

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Once we have an encounter with God, we will never be the same.

In the presence of a Holy God Exodus 3:1-5 and Acts 9:4-8 In 1961 A.W. Tozer was given the opportunity to speak to a group of ministers on a subject of his choice. Not surprisingly he chose to speak to them about the holiness of God. During that talk he said the following words: “I believe we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002

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Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Incourage - Part 2 - The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 8, 2009

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Superman never felt panic or fear! We’re not him (even if you do run around the house in tights and a cape). Sometimes we lack courage. However, as believers we should be operating in courage. Why? How?

InCourage Pt. 2 – The Fear Factor I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that I wished I was Superman so that I could handle every situation with supreme confidence and strength. However, I also revealed, hold onto your jaw so that it doesn’t drop, that I am not Superman. We all need courage and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship And Identity Part 2 Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 12, 2010

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Looking into the relationship God wants with us and the image refected of Himself through us.

Worship and Identity (part 2) JCC pm 07.02.10 Last we looked at the beginning where Adam and Eve had the perfect situation which was living in the presence of God They worshipped Him fully and knew intimacy with Him until the time Satan, disguised as a serpent, robbed them of that relationship We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Angels

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

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Looking at the angels to see the birth of Christ.

THE ANGELS LUKE 2:8-14 December 12, 2010 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

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Regardless of our circumstances, God can use us in powerful ways.

Good morning, Church! Our sermon today is inspired by a woman of great wisdom and courage found in the pages of 2 Samuel. Her story is a testament that no matter who we are, where we come from, or what circumstances we find ourselves in, God can use us in powerful ways. In the words of Richard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:16-22

Topics: God's Use

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 2, 2025

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Jesus declared Himself the Light in a darkened temple. This wasn't poetry; it was deity revealing truth. Tonight, discover how God's light guides, transforms, and empowers His people.

Light in the Darkness Week 7: I AM: From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Introduction Open your Bibles to John chapter 8, verse 12. Tonight, we stand at one of the most powerful declarations Jesus ever made. Picture the scene with me. The Feast of Tabernacles has just concluded in Jerusalem. During this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, Revelation 21:23, John 5:26, John 11:25, John 14:6, Exodus 13:21-22, Nehemiah 9:12, Genesis 1:27, Romans 1:20, Genesis 1:2, Genesis 1:3, Exodus 40:36-38, John 1:14, Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:14, Isaiah 60:1-3, Luke 2:30-32, John 14:9, Romans 1:21, John 1:4-5, Mark 16:15, Psalm 27:1, Matthew 5:14, Ephesians 5:8, 1 John 1:7, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Acts 17:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 1:8, Philippians 2:15, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:5, 1 John 1:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 5, 2001

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This was the first of a series of sermons from John’s Gospel.

John 1:1-18 Down to Earth The story is told about General Schwarzkoff during the gulf war, that he loved nothing more than to sit down and eat with the ordinary soldiers. How wonderful it was to see a 4 star general coming down to the level of an ordinary private. He was much admired for the fact ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Episodevi: Return Of The Jedi Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2005

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All those who believe in Jesus can look forward to a happy ending and new beginning.

“Return of the Jedi”, the sixth and final episode of the Star Wars series, is a movie of happy endings and new beginnings. Darth Vader finally dies, not as a villain, but as a hero because he returns to his Jedi roots and destroys the evil emperor in the final act of his life. The end of the evil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Transfiguration And The Three Monuments To Fundamentalism

Contributed by Philip Gill on Mar 17, 2003

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On the Mount of transfiguration Peter wanted to freeze the moment by building three dwellings or monuments. We are called to transformation and must therefore resist the three monuments to fundamentalism.

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. (Mark 9:2 NRSV) As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Angels Song

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 28, 2002

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Jesus was born to bring Glory to God and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.

THE ANGELS SONG LUKE 2: 1-10 DECEMBER 22, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It’s all about singing! It’s all about the music! I don’t know of anytime within the year that calls us to sing like Christmas. Someone that found Jesus this year as her personal Savior sent me an e-mail I had seen before but just seemed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Visions For A Bible-Believing Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 12, 2004

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Visions are an important part of Bible history and have a clearly defined future for the people of God.

WORTHY VISIONS FOR A BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCH “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he who keeps the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 We will use this definition of vision: “envisioning the future with hope”. Visions are an important part of Bible history and have a clearly defined ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2 - Shepherds

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

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This is the second week of our Advent series 2010

Luke 2:8-18 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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