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El Dia En Que Dios Se Hizo Bebe

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 18, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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Describe la grandeza y magnificencia de la encarnacion de Jesucristo.

TEMA: EL DIA QUE DIOS SE HIZO BEBE Texto: 2:1-20 Introduccion: Había un grupo de niños de seis años que estaban representando la historia del nacimiento de Jesús. La maestra quería que actuaran basados en sus propias palabras, de modo que fuera algo interesante. Habían tres Marías, dos Josés, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Glory To Rat Hole

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 26, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 2,598 views

Saddam Hussein made the humilating transition from palace to rat hole out of necessity. Jesus did it for love

Christmas – From Glory to Rat Hole - 2003 • About 9 months ago it was the toppling of a statue that focused the world’s attention on Iraq, this past week it was the real thing • dramatic footage of Saddam Hussein being manhandled by an American doctor as he was subjected to a medical examination ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Immanuel

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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The only time that Jesus is called, "Immanuel" is here in Matthew 1:23. The name Immanuel, gives us insight into who was Jesus.

Immanuel Matthew 1:23 The only time that Jesus is called, "Immanuel" is here in Matthew 1:23. The name Immanuel, gives us insight into who was Jesus. He was God with us. In Jesus Christ, God is among us. He is walking in our midst! John said, "and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Holiness

Putting Christ Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 30, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 4,655 views

A parable comparing a jigsaw with a piece missing to Christmas without Christ.

Here’s a Christmas cracker type of puzzle: "Why is Christmas without Jesus like this jigsaw?" (Hold up a picture made to look like a jigsaw but with a piece missing.) Answer: "Because it’s got a piece missing!" Of course the word ’piece’ of the jigsaw is spelt differently from in the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Ninth in Series. Everything about Jesus is wonderful!

Wonderful Christmas is a wonderful time of year My Most wonderful Christmas as a kid was the year I got a Kenner girder and panel builder set with motor and winch. Set number 9. Or maybe it was the year I got a Remco Science Set. There were a series of cardboard cans about as tall as a Pringles ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In Advent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Not So Great Escape Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

One Blessing After Another

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 28, 2004

based on 116 ratings

| 14,710 views

Looking back on 2004, have you received one blessing after another? God would say, "yes!"

John 1:16: WE HAVE ALL RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER. Can you imagine, going on vacation in the middle of winter, and you’re sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing, enjoying the sun, and suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Once Jesus Finds Us

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005

based on 23 ratings

| 3,488 views

We don’t find Jesus He finds us!

ONCE JESUS FINDS US!! TITUS 3:3-8 At the beginning of our lives we were all disobedient to God!! We knew how God wanted us to live didn’t we? We knew his commandments, and we knew his laws. But we rejected all the above, AMEN And all sin is against God. We disobeyed God!!!! But we have the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If You Looked Up And Saw Jesus Coming Back?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 7,171 views

The Return of Jesus Christ

WHAT IF YOU LOOKED UP AND SAW JESUS COMING BACK?? 1st Thess 4:13-18 1st John 2:28 One beautiful Sunday Morning, as people were filling up the church to its fullest capacity. they entered into the church, and they were each given a bulletin filled with today’s announcements, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 6,488 views

I talk about the benefits of Jesus presence in our lives during the Christmas season. Everyone loves to get presents during the holidays, but we should all love the abiding presence that Christ provides, I show why and how this can be accomplished.

Title: The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents Text: Matt 1:18-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often (31%) from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of "no gift at all." When asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice About It

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jan 23, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 3,500 views

Every person should rejoice in Jesus.

Rejoice About It Philippians 4:4 January 23, 2005 – Vision Sunday Subject: Rejoicing Central Theme: When should we rejoice? Objective: Every person should rejoice because of three D’s of Jesus. Introduction: Today is a day that I have been looking forward to for some time. I enjoy being able to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: *other

The Saviour Is Born For Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 17,179 views

“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord’” Luke 2:10-11.

Theme: The Saviour is born for us Text: Is. 62:6-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke. 2:8-20 On this very important evening we have gathered here to join many other people all over the world to remember and celebrate God’s most important and greatest gift to us. On this special evening our hearts should be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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