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Unexpected Gifts

Contributed by Johnny Small on Nov 15, 2002

At this time of the year we start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for our love ones. What gifts has God given to the ones that He loves?

Unexpected Gifts At this time of the year we start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for our love ones. Have you ever been given a gift that you didn’t expect? Have you ever been given a gift that you thought you could never use? Have you ever been given the surprise of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Special Gifts From God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Dec 18, 2001

In the giving of the greatest gift to mankind,God packaged up multiple gifts in the one package.

Sunday December 23, 2001 Pastor----Mike Davis SPECIAL GIFTS FROM GOD Ephesians 4:7-8 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 18, 2004

Christmas message about what the birth of Christ means to us, in our lives, today

This morning I want to explore some aspects of the birth of Christ - ¡§what is it we celebrate when we are celebrating the birth of Christ?¡¨ „« I realize that it was the birth of our Savior „« I realize that our redemption was purchased through the purpose of Jesus¡¦ coming But there is more to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"There Is No One Else Like You"

Contributed by John Ingham on Sep 27, 2005

Christmas sermon

"There Is No One Else Like You” Mark 2:1 - 12 Introduction: 1.This one of my favorite stores in the Bible. 2.When we come together in this house, we are coming to to meet with Jesus. At least I hope that is why we come. If Jesus weren’t here, I wouldn’t come either. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

2. He Wants Servants Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 19, 2005

What Jesus really wants for Christmas is servants who will serve each other and those outside the church.

1. Jesus wants disciples who will serve each other. John 13:1-5 ¶ It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2 The evening ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

You can know the joy of being a blessing to others...people who are really hurting...desperately longing to know that their lives have some meaning and purpose. The journey to Bethlehem can set you free.

"THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" 1 SAMUEL 16:1 13 Christmas is the time of the year when so many people travel all over the country to visit with friends and family. There is something about the holidays that just seems to be missing without the presence of family. But there are also multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Thou Shalt Call His Name I Am

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 7, 2006

Jesus said, I AM the: 1.Goodness of God 2.Grace of God 3.Glory of God 4.Gift of God 5.Greatness of God...and He could say, "I AM CHRISTmas!" Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, and many more Christmas sermons.

Thou Shalt Call His Name, “I AM” Exodus 3:10-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called [I AM] Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Baby King

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 13, 2006

Here we see a baby…yet in the same breath we’re hearing about a kingdom. The end times are mentioned even at the manger! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template + many more Christmas Sermons.

The Baby King Luke 1:31-33 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BabyKing.html ----- Here we see a baby…yet in the same breath we’re hearing about a kingdom. We now know that kingdom to be set up at the 2nd coming of Christ, not the first. Jesus’ first visit as a baby did indeed spark a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnate Mercy

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Jan 5, 2005

The coming of Jesus brings the mercy of God as close as it could ever come for people, who desperately need His mercy.

I want you to show you pictures of Jesus today. My prayer is that the eyes of your heart would be open by the Holy Spirit to this truthful representation of Jesus Christ through preaching. My hope is that you would see Him in the light of His glorious mercy because if you do, you will never see Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Christmas teaches us that ordinary people can attain extraordinary blessing in their lives!

CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 1: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing” Luke 1:26-38 Welcome: Read excerpt by Jackie McCullough as excerpted in The Incarnation: An Anthology, pp. 47-48. Introduction: Are you looking for glad tidings this Christmas season? Do you come to God in search of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Talking To Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 26, 2007

The perspective of Mary is completely changed by the messenger from God.

Are you talking to me? Luke 1:26-40 A college freshman wrote a letter to her parents after her second semester away from home. And it said, Dear Mom and Dad, Just thought I’d drop you a note to clue you in on my plans. I’ve fallen in love with a guy called Jim. He quit high school after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-40, John 4:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002

Reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of His names gives the Christmas season meaning.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Our kids’ names (p) 1. Abigail Jo = “Father’s Joy”, woman who cared for David and his men when he was running from King Saul (1 Samuel 25) and later married David after her husband died. Jo is a family name belonging to her mother, grandmother, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It A Wonderful Life? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

We start life with hopes and dreams, but then life gets in the way. What is God doing? It is really a wonderful life?

Is it a Wonderful Life? “A Reel Look At Christmas” Jeremiah 29:4-14 What do I do when life isn’t so wonderful? Jer 29:4-14 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Ordinary Couple Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 4, 2006

Mary and Joseph, an ordinary couple who were chosen to be a part of a divine plan.

An Ordinary Couple Lessons of the Nativity – Part I Matthew 1:18 – 25 Matthew 1:18-25 Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, her fiancé, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational