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    The First Christmas Carol PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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     | 1,302 views

    This sermon emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and the hope and redemption His birth signifies.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's that time of year again, isn't it? The chill in the air, the twinkling lights adorning our homes, the scent of pine and peppermint filling our senses. Yes, Christmas is upon us. But let's pause for a moment, shall we? Amidst the hustle and bustle of this ...read more

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    Living With Hope

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
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    Today we focus on hope. Advent is all about hope. But hope isn’t something we can manufacture. We can’t just try to be more hopeful. Hope doesn’t come with the power of positive thinking. Hope is based on who Christ is and His promises to us!

    Living with Hope Intro: Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the “joy to the world” that God’s incarnation becomes. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, it is good for us to take time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spend Less, Give More Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,201 views

    Talks about how we can better give gifts like the first Christmas ans spend less money but give more meaningfully

    Spend Less – Give More Advent Conspiracy – Week 2 12/13/2009 Liberia Video Slide after video As we continue on in our series during Christmas, we are taking a special offering that will be going to 2 places. Families in church and Community in need First it is already helping a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Because Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 310 ratings
     | 16,402 views

    Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

    BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ’Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    The Christ of Christmas and of the Cross brings us reconciliation and much, much more.(The First Sunday of Advent after "911."

    Colossians 1:15-23 More Than Reconciliation INTRODUCTION: On the First Sunday of Advent, the world is asking, "Why all the fuss about Jesus?" I remember that several years ago the Falmouth Clergy Association worked hard to get the Falmouth Christmas Parade switched from a Sunday Noon start ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's First Promise Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,017 views

    God didn't waste any time telling us that Christmas was coming. He began predicting Jesus' appearance in the very first book of the Bible.

    God’s First Promise Date: November 27, 2011 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction I came across a story/man/very qualified TV meteorologist  But for Some reason he did a terrible job when it came to actually forecasting the weather.  In fact, he became/local joke when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are A People Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2006
     | 7,009 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent, Series C.

    1st Sunday in Advent- December 3, 2006- “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have, throughout the ages, remained faithful to your promise to redeem those who trust in you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Ready For That Day Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 1) As certainly as Jesus came the first time let there be no doubt HE WILL COME AGAIN! The same scriptures which told of His birth also boldly proclaim His Second Coming. Jesus’ first coming some 2,000

    INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you haven’t noticed “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Of course I think it’s been that way for a long time at the mall; retailers give a whole new meaning to “Christmas in July.” The stores have been ready for Christmas for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

    Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,666 views

    The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

    He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember The Wonder

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    The first gift of Christmas was given to us by God through Jesus and belief in Him will make the bell of belief ring in your heart

    Remember the Wonder Matthew 1:1-17 November 28, 2004 First Sunday of Advent Introduction Chris Van Allsburg has written a wonderful Christmas book called The Polar Express. The book tells the story of a young boy who wakes up one Christmas Eve to the sound of a train in his front yard. As he goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Birth Of The Baby Brings Hope Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,412 views

    In this 1st of three sermons I look at the words of the angels to the shepherds on what to look for at Christmas. The first one is to look for a baby.

    November 30, 2005 The First Sign: The Baby Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” There aren’t a whole lot of stories in the Bible about babies. Actually, when I did a word search, there were only four distinct stories that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Second Sunday Of Advent C, Advent 2-- Crying Out In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2021
     | 1,771 views

    Can we say to John the Baptist this Advent, “The Wind Brought Your Voice To Me?”

    We don’t sing the Gloria in Advent until the angels sing the "Gloria in excelsis Deo" at Christmas but we do hear a prophetic voice, crying out in the desert, which are often windy places. The voice is from John the Baptist, carried on the whistling wind, that says, “Prepare the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How We Should Wait On The Advent? A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2025
     | 381 views

    What is to be our attitude as we wait for the return of Jesus? Also, what should we be doing while we wait? For the Third Sunday in Advent, Year A, 2025

    How Should We Wait for the Advent? James 5:7–10 NKJV Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adam - The First And The Last

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

    ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist