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The Word Made Flesh

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 2, 2001

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God’s coming to earth in person: 1. Reveals the heart of God. 2. Reveals the need of people. 3. Reveals the mystery of God’s plan.

There is an amazing piece of art done by a Korean artist named Elder Rhee which is unique. It took him two years to complete the scroll. The artist meticulously drew the picture by hand with a very fine tipped pen. It is not a painting, but a picture created by writing thousands of words with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Makes Jesus So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

based on 75 ratings

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Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is Our Time To Prepare

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 17, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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ADVENT 3(C) - Now is our time to prepare with repentance and with fruitfulness.

NOW IS OUR TIME TO PREPARE LUKE 3:7--14 DECEMBER 15, 2002 LUKE 3:7-14 7John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah's Stump Speech

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 2, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Isaiah predicts what would happen to the Stump of Jesse before it even was a stump. This is a warning and a comfort to us as we prepare for Christ’s birth.

December 5, 2004 Isaiah 11:1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

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Regardless of your circumstances, if you have Jesus Christ who is the joy of Christmas then everything will be alright.

Sunday Morning, December 19th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome....... My family and I want to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas, and trust you all will have the joy of Christmas, and a wonderful New Year. In six more days it will be Christmas day, and by now you all should have finished ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Church Of God

"Riches To Rags To Riches: The Story Of Christmas”

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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A Christmas sermon reminding us of how Jesus became poor that we might become rich.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 14, 2003 “Riches to Rags to Riches: the story of Christmas” [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] According to the Atlanta Journal "The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contains ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006

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In this sermon, as we consider the arrival of the king, we see the dilemma of Mary, the distress of Joseph, the directive of the angel, the declaration of the prophet, and the decision of Joseph.

Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The apostle Matthew wrote his Gospel for the Jews. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 6,380 views

This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2014

based on 5 ratings

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I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet us right where we are. I want to challenge us this Holy Season to not become Complacent but look with Great Anticipation. Let’s remember what this season and what Christmas is all about.

TITLE: DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 2:1-3 Here we are once again ready to begin our Advent Preaching. I look forward to this time of year. I must admit, the older I become the faster time seem to move. I begin this Advent Season in full and great expectation that God will meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Born To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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A Christmas message on why Christ came.

Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, John 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Chuck Boman on Dec 5, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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An examination of the phrase wonderful counselor in Isaiah 9:6.

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Isaiah 9:1-8 1Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 2 The people walking in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 19, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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Through an angel, God changed Joseph. What "angel" does God use today to change us? How can we be "angels" to others?

Matthew 1:18-25 “Touched by an Angel” Have you ever heard of the show “Touched by an Angel”? It’s a pretty popular show. I did some research on the show, and here’s what I’ve found. The show usually begins with a person or some people who have problems. Maybe they brought these problems upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Dividing Peace

Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003

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The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Christmas Series part 2

Peace The Cantata will be performing here at Bethel at 3 o’clock today. We’ve been working on the songs we will be singing for about 2 months now. At the beginning of every practice we warm up our voices because talking all day is different than singing. (give example) I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

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