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Seasoning Your Greetings Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

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First Sunday of Advent dealing with how we share Merry Christmas with those around us.

Here are some classic salutations. Guess where they come from? "Hey Lucy, I’m home." "Whattzzsuuup!" "Na-nu, na-nu.". "Happy Christmas to all and to all a goodnight." "How you doing?" And what about, "Bah! Humbug." You can probably come up with a dozen others off the top of your head have you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mystery Of History

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

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A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Us Joy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004

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This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Eve: Good News In The 'hustle And Bustle' And In The Ordinary!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2005

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Jesus is Good News for you in the ’hustle and bustle’ of life and preparations for Christmas. He is also Good News for people going about their ordinary everyday business, like he was for the shepherds.

A man named Charles Tucker decided recently that with all the ‘hustle and bustle’, it would be good to remember why Christmas is a good idea. He said that without Christmas… • The ‘dried’ fruit market would completely collapse • Boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all • Santa would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Gift - From Captive To Christmas

Contributed by Tony Gene Peak on Dec 22, 2014

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To fully appreciate the birth of Christ we must face our sinful condition and God's grace

THE BEST GIFT – From Captive to Christmas Luke 2:10-14 INTRO A. Alan Gross rescued last Wednesday after serving 5 years of a 15 year sentence in Cuba 1. Regardless of politics on Cuba, thrilled for Alan and family 2. First words to daughters in U.S. – “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Must Leaders Always Disappoint?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2023

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As we end this year of grace, we can confidently face the future, even if we never have a really good king or president or prime minister in our earthly life.

Christ the King 2023 I have pretty strong memories of the Feast of Christ the King during my elementary years at a Catholic boys’ school. My parents would see me dressed up in my school uniform, which was styled like a U.S. Army class A uniform from WW2, but with maroon dyes, and the whole school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, Matthew 25:31-46, Ezekiel 34:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

God's Formula For Prosperity

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Jul 25, 2002

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At the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign, he made some important decisions regarding his faith that God blessed him for and he prospered.

FORMULA FOR PROSPERITY 02/18/01 INTRODUCTION TEXT: 2 Kings 18:1-8 Transition: Look at 3 things Hezekiah determined that brought prosperity to his life. I. MAKE A DETERMINATION TO WORSHIP A. He determined to do right in the sight of the Lord (v.3) Historical background: 1. Ahaz ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Do You Hear What I Hear Series

Contributed by Chris Hill on Dec 6, 2005

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Using Narnia and those involved in the birth narratives calls the hearers to idenitfy how they respond to Jesus.

Where It’s Winter But Never Christmas: Do You Hear What I Hear Advent Series 2005 Matthew 1:18-21 (NLT) Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Two Kings Clash

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

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A Christmas Sermon. Herod was invaded by another King and was conquered. This sermon is an in depth look at the wicked king vs. the King of Kings.

Two Kings Clash Matthew 2:1-16 Has anyone ever heard Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carole? The story of scrooge and his transformation. At one point Scrooge cared less for the holidays. Humbug was his attitude. Today we will discuss a man who hated Christmas more than scrooge, the grinch, or anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

This Is Not Fake News

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2017

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Fake news needs to be confonted with the "true truth" of God's Word. Central to this is the bodily resurrection of the dead.

This is Not Fake News! 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 The world today is suffering from an epidemic of “fake news” today. Fake news is the product of post-modern thinking in which each individuals interpretation is equally valid. Therefore, “fake news” can be found all over social media. There was fake new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blue Christmas: A Reflection From The 137th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 12, 2020

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Sometimes it is hard for people to be merry in the Christmas season.

Blue Christmas: A Reflection from the 137th Psalm Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy. It is a time we reflect upon the heavenly army singing “Peace on Earth and goodwill to men. Even the world joins in with Christmas lights and parties and singing songs like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Spirits Of Christmas"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002

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Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

“The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Congregational

What Is The Opposite Of A Christian People Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013

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What flight simulators and Chipee the Parakeet have to teach us about Gaudate Sunday.

What would you say was the opposite of a Christian people? would it be an atheist people? a pagan people? Perhaps even a hypocritical people? an unforgiving people? what would be your answer? When the novelist George Bernanos was asked this question “what is the opposite of a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Conversion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2008

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Mine is a sermon adaptation of SermonCentral contributor Jeffery Russell’s sermon “The Scrooge In All of Us.” It uses Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to illustrate the sermon.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. 1. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. 2. During that experience she saw God and asked Him if this was it for her, was she dead. 3. God said no and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

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There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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