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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
     | 6,853 views

    Begin a series on Holding unto Christmas. Not letting Crhistmas be just a holiday, but truely taking time to remember what we celebrate for. Thanking God for His indescribable gift of love.

    The greatest gift 2 Corinthians 9:15 Some thoughts and illustrations came from contributors from Sermoncentral. Introduction- This morning I say Merry Christmas! I don’t say happy holidays. Like people that put Jesus in the same category as Santa Clause, great grandma’s fruitcake, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Reach Out For Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 24, 2021
     | 2,386 views

    Jesus persistently reached out to unbelievers despite the dangers to Himself. His commitment to this cause and creativity doing so challenges us to do the same, especially around major Christian holidays.

    1. When you truly become a born again believer in Christ, several things become immediately apparent to you. a. You have had the great fortune of finding the way to heaven, Jesus Christ, and that it’s by faith in Him, not as works, as most people believe. b. You have been saved from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Labor Day 2013

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,971 views

    Labor Day is a holiday that should have never been needed. The Labor movement and what it has turned into is what happens when people do not live according to the two great commandments!

    Tomorrow is Labor Day and this is Labor Day weekend! There are a couple of important things we all need to know about Labor Day and what it means to us … 1) It is not fashionable to wear white after Labor Day (hopefully this only applies to outer wear …) 2) It is not appropriate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Unexpected Child Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 17, 2021
     | 2,255 views

    Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God.

    Series: Unexpected Christmas Thesis of Series: Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Magic, Mystery, Miracle”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,822 views

    The theme is take from Leonard Sweet the message of Christmas. In our society, there are two great religious holidays—Christmas and Easter. The green wreath of Christmas is juxtaposed to the Good Friday wreath of thorns.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2022 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Magic, Mystery, Miracle” Christmas is here. I’m sure you went through rolls of scotch tape in order to decorate all the Christmas gifts. Your scotch tape was probably made by the 3M ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessings In A Box Of Bones

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    During this holiday season we need to reflect on the blessings of God. The blessings of God come in different shapes and sizes and they are immeasurable and innumerable. This Christmas, we should consider the blessings that are found in a box of bones.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. BLESSINGS IN A BOX OF BONES By James O. Davis Gen. 15:13-14; 50:22-30; Heb. 11:22 Introduction: During this holiday season we need to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Merry Christmas, Assembly Required? Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    Don’t allow the fast pace of the holidays and the unbiblical views of others influence you or detract you from being able to celebrate and assemble a Real Christmas for you and your family this year.

    A Merry Christmas, assembly required? *Luke 2:8-20 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. {9} and, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. {10} and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered To Serve: The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 20, 2024
     | 3,023 views

    Our Heavenly Father wants the Church to complete His Work by His mighty power and not by our ingenuity. The Church was born at Pentecost; consequently Pentecost has become a sacred holiday on the Christian calendar.

    Empowered to Serve: The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit By Otis T. McMillan What is the role of the Holy Spirit in personal evangelism? We know that God’s Spirit is at work in us as believers. The Holy Spirit renews us, regenerates us, trains us, teaches us, and transforms us. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Labor Day Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,150 views

    Labor Day has been an American holiday for over 100 years. It's important to remember those who labor, especially those who labor for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on September 3, 2023; not an exact transcription). Introduction: This is Labor Day Sunday and a lot of folks are taking advantage of this holiday. We’re going to take a look at a passage that deals with what people can do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And… Receive The King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 558 views

    Christmas is not just a holiday. It is a divine invitation. God came near. God stepped into our darkness. God became flesh. Christmas is God saying to all people: “Come and receive My Son.”

    Go! And… Receive the King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service INTRODUCTION – “Go! And… Receive the King!” Merry Christmas everyone! Children and adults – welcome! Today we celebrate the greatest birth in history – the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the promised Messiah, our Saviour and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Memorial Day - A Time To Remember

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 1,016 ratings
     | 288,712 views

    There are special days & times in the Bible designed to help us remember specific events. I want to call your attention to 3 of them & see how God uses them to jog our memories.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) A. What do you think of when you think of Memorial Day - the beginning of summer vacation, barbecues in the back yard, family get-togethers? In most churches Memorial Day is ignored because it is not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Let Us Be Thankful:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
     | 9,153 views

    The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful.

    LET US BE THANKFUL: Psalm 100:1-5 The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful. Listen as I read today’s text. Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    What Do These Stones Mean?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,231 views

    When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

    Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist