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What Christmas Is Not All About Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015

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In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Kingdom Will Still Be The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 29, 2024

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Even in times of political tension, we can rest assured that God's kingdom is eternal and unshakable. Jesus is Lord over all earthly powers, and our true citizenship lies in His kingdom—a kingdom not defined by political leaders but by humility, servanthood, and ultimate allegiance to God.

#### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kingdom Minded — The Skit Guys If there is any one thing that brings drama and division to our world, it is politics. It feels like unprecedented times — such division and discord over political views and opinions today. There is so much tension in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, John 18:34-37, Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 22:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

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Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Start: Canceling The Debts

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

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Through the story of the woman caught in adultery and the unforgiven servant, we can see that God offers new starts by canceling what we owe Him.

John 8 “A new start: canceling the debts” Jan. 3, 1999 As much as I enjoy the holidays, I am kind of glad when they are over each year. I think that is because of all that comes along with the holidays. One of the things that I like least about the holidays is having to pay for them once January ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 42

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

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A psalm of despair with an antidote

Psalm 42 This morning’s psalm is Psalm 42, which has been called a psalm of despair. But it is more than that. It does also contains the antidote. There is a lot in the psalm, but I would like to look at three aspects of it today: These aspects are: 1. Despair is disabling 2. Despair can lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

"Why Is Jesus The Reason For The Season?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

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Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?”

“Why is Jesus the Reason for the Season?” Hebrews 2:9 QUESTION: Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?” You probably have. But when you go out into the stores and malls you see a really different “reason for the season” People running ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:9-23, Hebrews 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses Little People

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 20, 2004

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Paul was converted by Jesus, but he needed Ananias too

Sometimes a Minister can be too busy - with Church Buildings to care for, and money to raise to run and repair them - with meetings to attend, and an area to minister to, he can be too busy. Too busy for his family, too busy for his Congregation, too busy for God. I say this with feeling, for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Feast Of Pentecost Or Weeks Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2005

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Pentecost foreshadows the truth that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor for a harvest of people.

Pentecost or Weeks (Shavuot) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. Many Christians are surprised to find out that Pentecost is a Jewish Old Testament holiday. 2. A Jewish man was confronting a Christian man: “You know, you people borrowed the 10 Commandments from us.” 3. “Well,” responded the Christian, “we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Eucatastrophe In Narnia Reveals The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Woodcock on Dec 6, 2005

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It is a sermon about Christmas and also include the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe theme.

Sermon at Indian Valley Mennonite Church November 27, 2005 Text: John 15:13 Title: A Eucatastrophe in Narnia Reveals the True Meaning of Christmas Introduction: A. Incarnation story from Philip Yancy, The Jesus I Never Knew (Zondervan, 1995) cited in Perfect Illustrations (Tyndale, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Christmas 2008

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2008

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Personal Reflections on the meaning of Christmas

Christmas 2008 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With everything that has happened this year that seems to cast a cloud over this holiday, I still have a reason to praise God this holiday season. As you consider everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Miss This Opportunity

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013

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Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Real Meaning Behind Christmas

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

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A seven part series on the last words of Christ- for this He cameThat we might live with Him

The Real meaning behind Christmas In a month or so you may sit down to enjoy a movie in which a story of fiction will be hailed as the truth and many will turn to Christianity and say "I knew that you were fake, no wonder we don't want anything to do with you!" But before that happens I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daily News: The Shepherds Special Report #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

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What does it really mean that Jesus was born? That everything has changed.

We gather to celebrate the culmination of our four week trek. A season in the Christian year we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition from being a nation at war with one another, to a country looking for its soul. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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A Thanksgiving sermon on the appropriate attitude for everyday life.

The Attitude of Gratitude Be Thankful Always! 11/27/02 I. Introduction Everybody knows what day is tomorrow- Thanksgiving Day. The day when everybody’s out of school. The day when you go to grandma’s or aunt may’s house, spend time with family and grub down on some turkey. The day when you toss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Ephesians 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002

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It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

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