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The Adoration Of Baby Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

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If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible.

The Adoration of Baby Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible, that crowns and scepters would be laid at his feet, and that the high and mighty princes of the world would humble themselves and bow before Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Regular People

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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God came for EVERYONE!

Regular People Now the scripture I read this morning may have sounded just a little different, some of the words may not be words you’re used to hearing. This particular passage was read from the King James version instead of our usual NRSV. The KJV has very pretty language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What King Is This (Christ The King) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 23, 2007

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I prepared this sermon for "Christ The King" Sunday - the Sunday after Thanksgiving and just prior to Advent (Christmas Season). What King is this? The King who laid down His life for His subjects!

What King Is This? Luke 23:33-43 Introduction (Adapted from www.churchyear.net) Today we celebrate to coming of Christ, our King. That is what the season of Advent – Christmas – is really all about. It is a time when we remember the time of His coming to earth in the form of a child. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Christian Church

The Responses To Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

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Three different responses to the news of Christ’s birth: (1) the Magi, passionately seeking Christ to worship Him; (2) King Herod, eager to get rid of Christ, do not want Him to sit on his throne; and (3) Jerusalem, apathetic to the prophecies rega

Matt 2:1-12, 16-18 We see here 3 different responses to the news of the birth of Jesus Christ. • First, we see the Magi in a passionate search for the child Jesus. • Second, we have King Herod also eagerly seeking to find the child, but so that he could kill him. • And thirdly, we see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

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A Sermon for Advent Sunday

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting Joy For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

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Happiness is rooted in human emotions. Joy is rooted in Jesus and is powered by God’s grace.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray silently and connect with Jesus. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Citation: Tom Fuller, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Unspeakable Gift Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 19, 2005

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Sermon to make us understand better why Jesus is God’s unspeakable gift to mankind.

Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: Matthew 1:21-23 Intro. A. Greetings B. Praise God for this privilege we have this morning to celebrate the birth of our Savior and Lord as a group and a family. Though, by principle of Christian living, everyday is a celebration for the Presence of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Am Lord

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

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We can learn a lot from the faith of young Mary when she encounters the Angel Gabriel

One of the aspects of the Christmas Story that always fascinates and amazes me is the virgin birth of our Lord Jesus It shows us the power of our God, that he can change the rules of nature he can do things that have never been done before to accomplish his will That through the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

History Of Our Hope

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

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Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceptive Gift Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2007

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This is a seeker friendly Christmas sermon which looks at the gifts of the Wise men which unwrap the Christ child.

The gift can look deceptive… As a farewell present to thank you for your company with us this evening, I have a gift here for you to share, at first glance the gift won’t look much, as its wrapped up in news paper But as you take the trouble to unwrap it find a beautiful box of Terry’s all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

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Christmas is about Jesus coming to redeem mankind.

Matthew 1:18 Jesus is the reason for the season-We are the reason for the Season. Romans 5:12 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned— 13 sin was indeed in the world before the law, but sin is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Methodist

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

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THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Wise These Three Be!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004

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Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Numbers 24:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Of The Manger

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 19, 2003

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The purpose of Christ’s coming is clearly laid out for us.

December 21, 2003 Hebrews 10:5-10 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; 6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. 7 Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

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The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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