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Staying In Character

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Two Natures

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus was both fully God and fully human. If he weren’t, you and I are still in our sins!

Two Natures of Jesus Christian Education Class November, 2003 Christmas is coming. With it, there is lots of focus on many things. Q. What are some things that come to mind when you think of Christmas? (write giant list on the board as students say them.) Of course, one focus- the most important ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Logos Prepared The Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Forward Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 7,167 views

This is the 1st sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#1] LOOKING FORWARD John 1:1-14 Introduction: 1. What do you “look forward” to? 2. Most of the time we “look forward” to only the good things. 3. As we approach Christmas, I want us to see what Jesus had to look forward to. John 1:1-5 The First 1. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of Jesus -- A Funeral Message

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004

based on 91 ratings

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This is a simple funeral message bases on the promises of Jesus from John 14.

Funeral Message-Promises of Jesus John 14:1-6 Intro. Jesus was anticipating His own death and gave us Several promises. 1. A promised peace. -Let not your hearts be troubled. -Certainly the death of a loved one causes us to have a troubled heart. -Because it is not normal -Because of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up. Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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The first in a series on the life of Jesus through the book of John. Many things influence our perception of Jesus. This sermon attempts to open our eyes to the real Jesus vs. the Jesus we may have perceived him to be.

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up John 1:1-18 The other day as I sat at my desk I was talking on the phone, communicating by Instant Messenger and answering email all at the same time. I also had the radio playing in the background. It was during this time that I glanced down at my Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-66, John 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Presence Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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On Christmas Day, we celebrate the incarnation of God. Emmanuel--God with Us--God has taken on our humanity and become one of us. God broke into our world on that first Christmas and God conttinues to do that every day of our lives.

John 1:1-14 “The Miracle of Presence” INTRODUCTION All the presents have been placed around the Christmas tree. They have probably also been opened, by now. The stockings, which were hung with care and expectation, have been filled. We have proof positive evidence that Santa has visited our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grinch Really Didn't Steal Christmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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No one can take Christmas from us because it is a gift of God. The Word has become flesh and has come to live among us.

The Grinch Really Didn’t Steal Christmas Galatians 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 Christmas Day, 2005 There was once this fellow called Grinch and Grinch hated Christmas. He disliked the whole season so much that one year he decided that he would do all he could to stop it. He decided to steal all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Runner Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Behold His Glory In The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 27, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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An invitation to consider the love of God.

John 1:1-14 Behold His Glory In The Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church November 26, 2006 Introduction If I’m counting correctly, after today we’ll have 28 shopping days left until Christmas. Whether we were ready or not, Thanksgiving came and went, leaving us just a few short weeks of holiday ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Nov 18, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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A verse by verse commentary on John 1 for a 1931 Christmas sermon.

John 1:1-14 Christmas 1931 “In the beginning was the Word”. With these words the Apostle John connects the beginning of the Bible and the world with Christ, for as Scripture says, “All things were created by Him and for Him and to Him.” Jesus as the Word is the revelation of God. We know God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Gracious Gift

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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A Christmas Eve Sermon, written in poetry.

Christmas Eve 2003 John 1: 1-14 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on this special night, we celebrate the birth of your dear Son, our Savior, Jesus the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shrinking Power Of Binary Thinking

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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This message explains why "either/or" thinking doesn’t work in the Kingdom of God, and we should expand our perspective to include "both/and" thinking.

We are discovering the ways we shrink Jesus in our own minds, from the robust love and nature that is truly His. ? The great "I Am" is calling you and is with you to transform you and this world. ? Either/or thinking often shrinks Jesus in our minds and in our lives. * Trip to the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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