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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Escaping The Holiday Rush Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007
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     | 4,867 views

    Our society creates a huge rush around Christmas that causes many to lose the true meaning of Christmas

    Escaping the Holiday Rush Luke 10:38-42 December 2006 About a day after Thanksgiving, people begin to act like turkeys. A gobble mentality is everywhere. Adrenalin’s up and courtesy is down. We see hot collars, long lines and longer faces. We deck the malls with howls of folly. It’s Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With Holiday Emotions

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    The myriad of emotions as Christmas create a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction. How do we deal with these emotions?

    DEALING WITH HOLIDAY EMOTIONS LUKE 10:38-42 Introduction: Perhaps no other season lends itself to such a myriad of emotions as Christmas. The holidays can be a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction causing emotions to intensify. Holiday Stress for many is all too real. Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It A Holy Day Or A Holiday?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 23, 2012
     | 2,364 views

    There are sometimes when you can't help but miss church, that should be the exception not the rule.

    My wife has the worst memory! She don’t forget nothing! If we are not careful we forget to keep the Sabbath, or we forget to keep it holy! We all need a day of rest. I'm tired and I know why, because I'm overworked. The population of this country is over 200 million. Eighty-four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - A Hijacked Holiday Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 3, 2013
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     | 4,939 views

    CHRISTMAS has been hijacked in America. And unlike the latest Tim Allen movie, it’s not Santa who needs to be rescued. It’s the very meaning of Christmas itself.

    This week, we begin a new series titled, "Christmas Through the Ages." Beginning with the current celebration of Christmas, we will travel back in time, looking at Christmas celebrations, until we arrive at the very first Christmas. Today we begin with Christmas 2013 - A Hijacked Holiday." What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sabbath Holiday (1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,566 views

    Are Christians supposed to "Honor the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy?" Does Freedom in Christ mean freedom from everything? As Jesus expanded on the moral law, He also did so concerning "Sabbath".

    The Sabbath Holiday Gen 2: 1-3, Exodus 20:1-8, 31:17, Deut. 5:12-15, Hebrews 4:3-10 This past Monday was Labor Day in the US; Labor Day has been a National Holiday since 1894. As you probably know, the word “holiday” comes from the Old English words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Forgotten Holiday"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

    Psalm 100:1-5 “The Forgotten Holiday” If we were to mark our calendars according to television commercials, mall decorations, and movies we might figure that some “high official” somewhere, who makes the decisions about things, has decided that we are to just skip ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Grief During The Holidays PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 537 views

    This sermon encourages finding hope in God's promises during times of heartache and grief, and holding onto the eternal, unseen blessings He has prepared for us.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family, united in love and faith. We are united in our shared hope and belief in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

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    Staying Holy For The Holidays PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 363 views

    This sermon explores the power of submitting to God, resisting temptation, and living in accordance with God's will as guided by James 4:7.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We come from different walks of life, carrying different burdens, joys, hopes, and dreams. Yet, we are united by a common thread - our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, ...read more

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    Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,654 views

    When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feast Of Tabernacles

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014
     | 3,995 views

    The Jewish spiritual new year began 15 days ago with Rosh Hashana (Regathering) (Year 5775; Palindrone which means it reads the same backwards & forwards; ie., level, civic, radar, solos.)

    The Feast of Tabernacles October 8, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Jewish spiritual new year began 15 days ago with Rosh Hashana (Regathering) (Year 5775; Palindrone which means it reads the same backwards & forwards; ie., level, civic, radar, solos.) 1 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hints For A Hassle-Free Holiday

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,524 views

    Tips to keep the holidays from becoming a drag!

    Hints for a Hassle-free Holiday Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are. The advent season is on us, and it’ll be Christmas before we know it. You wouldn’t know it by the weather, but it’s true nonetheless. And while for some people, the Christmas season brings joy and happiness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Handle Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 469 ratings
     | 95,015 views

    By looking at the story of Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha we find what is really "needed" during the Christmas holiday season.

    December 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heating Up The Holiday Season

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    There are things we can do to heat up or spruce up our Christmas holiday season.

    HEATING UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON INTRO.- Lights, camera, action. These words could well characterize this time of the year. It’s a time for bright lights, cameras (picture-taking), and action. Lots of action. Lots of coming and going. What’s your favorite thing to do this time of the year? DO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Honesty Takes A Holiday

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,517 views

    Someone has said, "Honesty is the best policy." This sermon will show that honesty is the only policy.

    Recently, a story broke in the media concerning George O’Leary, who had just been appointed as the new football coach at the University of Notre Dame. Some untrue statements were found in his resume that forced him to resign his new position. What a tragedy! The old-fashioned virtues of honesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy That Lasts Beyond The Holidays

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 8,372 views

    Most people throw out their Christmas joy with the wrapping paper and the tree. Where does one find Christmas joy that lasts?

    Luke 2:8-20 JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS Luke 2:8-20 CHRISTMAS JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS There once was a small group of people – separate from the rest of the world. While the rest of the world was gathering together with family and friends, having a good time, eating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran