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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Christmas As A Little Child

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,400 views

    A Christmas sermon that looks at the meaning of Christmas and the deeper implication of the holiday by seeing how we can learn from the child, learn as a child, and witness about the child.

    (Portions of this sermon are based on the sermon by Deffner, Donald L., “Christmas as a Little Child,” Sermons for Church Year Festivals, CPH, St. Louis, 1997, pg. 36- 40.) Introduction In the book Mrs. Miniver, the author, Jan Struther, described her family’s Christmas. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Is There No Room For Christ At Christmas?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,920 views

    Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate.

    Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate. Centuries ago, “X” was placed before “mas”, “X” being symbolic of the Greek letter “CHRI” which is the initial for Christos in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

    Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Time To Go Back To School Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,715 views

    A family service on the theme of going back to school after the Summer holidays. A history lesson, english lesson, geography lesson and a little Physical Education too as well.

    Good Morning and welcome. If it’s your first time with us we hope that you will enjoy your time with us. This morning is a family service so the kids will stay in for the whole service. Right... time for a question! What are all the parents looking forward to in a couple of weeks time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Peace Makers Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008
     | 3,734 views

    Delivered just prior to the Christmas Holiday, the aim of this message was to lead the congregation into a deeper awareness of the "why" of Christmas - He was born to die that we may know the "Prince of Peace".

    Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part II Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." 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 Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 14, 2016
     | 4,880 views

    This was a devotional talk during the holiday season to express the unique role Jesus has as God's Prince of Peace in which he represents God to us and brings Shalom to the world.

    1. Peace Video (WWI story of temporary peace on the front lines) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdobquf1zms 2. Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9.6 I. The King was to be God’s Prince A. The King was to Represent God to the People 1. Thomas Jefferson attended church every Sunday as an example to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memorial Day: Honouring Sacrifice, Embracing Purpose

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025
     | 831 views

    Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to their country.

    MEMORIAL DAY: HONOURING SACRIFICE, EMBRACING PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:7, Hebrews 11:4, 2 Timothy 2:3, Psalm 116:15 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Thanksgiving In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    THANKSGIVING SERMON This is an expositon of Daniel chapter six with an alliterated application. In 2007, America's longstanding fiscal carelessness came gushing to the surface for all to see. Many lost jobs, investments and homes. Yet in difficult times,

    Thanksgiving in Difficult Times Daniel 6:10 November 18 and 25, December 2, 2007 Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank Him For The Bad Times

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 57 ratings
     | 43,696 views

    It’s easy to thank God when everything is going good. It’s not so easy to thank God when everything is going wrong. During these times it’s hard to be thankful. Yet the Bible clearly teaches that we are to be thankful for even the bad times.

    Thank Him for the Bad Times 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (5:18) We always find that is easy to thank God when everything is going good. It is not so easy to thank God when everything appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    How Many Did You Say, Was Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,807 views

    If we are Christians and were not thankful, what kind of a message does that send to all those who don’t know the Lord? We should be the happiest people on earth, we have been given so much and been asked to give so little in return.

    How Many Did You Say,  Was Coming For Dinner? This coming Thursday, since 1621, will mark the 390th time, Thanksgiving has been celebrated in this great country. Tables will be spread with all the favorite recipes of families handed down, for generations all over the land, Even though were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    Sometimes Christmas can lead to the blues. What do we do when Christmas does not feel like Christmas.

    Title: When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series: When God Breaks the Silence Text: Luke 1:39-56 (NIV) Plot Summary: His plot was diabolical; his plan was simple. He would stop Christmas from coming. He no longer wanted to hear the whos in whoville celebrating. So the Grinch dresses up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Road Trip Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2012
     | 8,067 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah 35: 1 – 10

    Isaiah 35: 1 – 10 Road Trip The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; 2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the excellence of Carmel and Sharon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Beyond Thanksgiving (2 Of 2 In Series) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    Thanksgiving is Powerful (see message 1) but praise takes us to the next level.

    Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 (KJV) Review of last week – the Power of Thanksgiving What is Implied? I am blessed I am not the source of my blessing I have identified the source I am acting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David DeWitt avatar

    When The Mountain Falls

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,083 views

    A September 11th memorial service to mark the tenth anniversary of the attacks

    When the Mountain Falls Psalm 46:1-3 September 11, 2011 9/11 Service Message Morning Service September 11th is one of those moments frozen in time. It is one of those moments that everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. When the first plane struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Commitment To Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 1,066 ratings
     | 263,846 views

    We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ