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Celebrating The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

It’s considered impolite to attend a party without bringing a gift for the host or honoree. We should feel honored to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

Today, we gather to discuss the significance of "The Ultimate Birthday Celebration." It is a time-honored tradition for people around the world, both believers and non-believers, to celebrate on December 25th. While the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is not mentioned in the Bible, we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:3

Topics: Christmas, Gift Giving

Forward In Faith 2: God Is Faithful So Have Faith In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2013

There may be many different things you have placed your trust in, but do you show a real trust in God in your everyday life?

Our new series is called, “Forward in Faith.” And this morning I want us to spend a few minutes thinking about the What? How? and When? of faith. Faith is a fundamental requirement of life. All of us have faith in something. When you went to bed last night you had faith in the alarm ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing A Faith That Stretches Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

Hebrews 10 teaches us that with the foundation of a right belief, we can accomplish much.

Growing a Faith that Stretches Hebrews 10:19-31 SICC 9/2/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: There are things in my Christian life that I have been struggling with literally for 20 years. I am not a bad person, even so there are sins in my life that I have a difficult time dealing with. Maybe you can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, A Believer

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 11, 2007

One might wonder why God would choose Mary out of all the women on earth. We cannot answer that with any degree of finality, but we can safely infer that God knew her heart, that she was a young woman of faith, who would agree with God against all odds.

Gabriel, the deliverer of God’s important news, the heavenly postmaster, said, “Mary, rejoice, because you have found favor with God. God is with you, and you are blessed among women.” One might wonder why God would choose Mary out of all the women on earth. We cannot answer that with any degree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Readings 2008

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2008

Print and use. Five advent readings based upon five favorite Christmas hymns: O Come O Come Emmanuel; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; O Come All Ye Faithful; Angels From The Realms of Glory; Silent Night, Holy Night.

These advent readings are for the four Sunday’s of advent and then for Christmas Eve. The instructions we give each family is: first the scripture is read, then as the interpretation is read light the candle, or candles, and then they close with the prayer. We number the candles with a print out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph And Joseph Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2010

Both Josephs trusted God in tight spots and uncomfortable situations. Both Josephs were pillars others could lean upon because they were faithful and spiritually responsible.

Joseph and Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. I have noticed that when I bring up the name of Martin Luther, most people think I am bringing up the name of Martin Luther King. 2. Why is that? Most people not into church history or history in general. Since we have a holiday designated for Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Like A Child

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

A child's perspective of God. An advent series - 4 of 4

Faith Like a Child - 4 My God Can Do Anything December 22, 2013 For the past 3 weeks we’ve been looking at what it means to have the faith of a child. We’ve talked about the fact that a child would say My God is With Me My God is For Me My God Forgives Me And as we look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Zone Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

This sermon is actually a testimony of our experince as my wife and I answered God’s call to be missionaries.

The Danger Zone of Faith Pray I would like to talk a little bit this morning about the journey that we have been through since God called us to go to Slovakia. As I have just mentioned we will be moving on the 16th September 2006. Before I do that I just want to read a passage of scripture ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Dec 11, 2014

Receiving the perfect gift this Christmas

The Perfect Gift Acts 3:1-8 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Like A Child Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Dec 5, 2005

Using the Polar Express as our spring board this message deals with how we lose childlike faith and explores 4 ways that we can rebuild our childlike faith

Service opens with a drama with a story about the importance of a childhood Bible and how it reminded her of a faith that over time she had lost... Introduction: I had a Bible similar to the one Lisa described. It zipped up and had a colorful scene on the cover of something in the Promised Land. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Like A Child Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

How a child might describe their relationship with Christ.

Faith Like a Child - 2 My God is With Me December 8, 2013 Jesus said something very amazing whenever some parents were bringing children to them, these parents wanted Jesus to pray for their kids, or to touch them and lay hands on them. And the disciples weren't having anything to do with that, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

Faith is a central theme in the Bible, and Hebrews 11 is often called the "Faith Hall of Fame" because it showcases the remarkable faith of many biblical figures.

"The Faith That Pleases God" Introduction: Today, we dive into the inspiring words of Hebrews 11:1-6, a passage that beautifully illustrates the essence of faith. Faith is a central theme in the Bible, and Hebrews 11 is often called the "Faith Hall of Fame" because it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Mary's Faith

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2016

Mary did something with her wonderful news. She walked in faith!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a mountaintop experience with your faith, something happened and you are on a spiritual high, you are ready to do whatever God wants you to do and you are ready to share the gospel of Jesus with everyone! • Mary MOST definitely had a mountaintop ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Need Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2021

This is the 1st sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#1] NEED HOPE? Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Last year, I preached a series entitled, “A COVID Christmas”. The Sermons were, “Governor Decrees”; “Governor Approved Worship”; and “Governor Dominance”. I think you can see where I was at last year. Our NM Governor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Need Peace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 2nd sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#2] NEED PEACE? Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction: Today is the 2nd week of the Advent Season. Last week, we studied hope. As we look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival; we are going to look at peace. Our Scripture today is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist