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The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Was Jesus Born?

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 13, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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The Purpose and Reason for the Coming of the Christ Child to the Earth. Why did he Come into the World? Why was He Born a Baby in the Little Town of Bethlehem? There are Many Ideas and Philosophical Answers that men propose but God Clearly tells us i

WHY WAS JESUS BORN? John 1:1-4, 14, 18 Christians Rejoice at Christmas. Rejoicing at Christmas, though, has nothing to do with Bells ringing, Snow on the ground, Presents under the tree, or Visits by Santa. The True Joy of Christmas is found in knowing that Jesus is Born, and Brings A Message ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 13, 2003

based on 96 ratings

| 18,763 views

The incarnation of the Son of God was absolutely necessary to make possible our salvation. A great body of Scripture supports this statement.

THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV) The word "incarnation" means to be made, or to become, flesh; hence the Lord Jesus is referred to by ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 14, 2003

based on 191 ratings

| 17,723 views

How the world sees Christmas is far from what God was actually doing.

Christmas through the Eyes of the World John 1:1-14 A friend of ours who is a young pastor’s wife and has three children. They went to the Christmas parade and as the floats went by her daughter kept hollering to the people in the parade, “Happy Halloween!” Another young mom wrote on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Believe In Miracles Series

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 5,789 views

The Gospel of John records several miracles. ALl of them have a purpose in the writing.

Do you believe in Miracles? There are an awful lot of events passing themselves off as miracles these days. There are religions popping up all over claiming inner power, or secrets to the divine power. They tell us each and every one of us can experience miracles regardless what they believe. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Great A Grace

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 5, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 1,998 views

The power of God’s Grace empowers us for everyday living.

2 Tim. 1:6 - Stir up the gift of God that is in you. Paul is encouraging his son in the faith - Don’t let anything or anyone discourage you. - It’s our responsibility to keep that fire burning. #1. The enemy will trie to use people and situations to stomp off, put out or steal your fire, Thats ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Leapord Change Its Spots

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 19,870 views

Only God can bring about the new birth/conversion.

Can A Leopard Change It’s Spots Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:12-13, 35-50 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Consider one of life’s most fundamental and troublesome questions. The Old Testament prophet phrased it like this: Can a leopard change it’s spots? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas According To The Grinch

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 8,720 views

Dr. Suess’s story provides a background to re-thinking the real message of Christmas.

Christmas According to Grinch: Claiming Your Christmas Gift John 1:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Christmas is about gifts—giving and receiving. Did you ever loose a gift tag? The tree is surrounded with piles of neatly wrapped gifts. Each ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of Christmas

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 21,527 views

Understanding the word "glory" provides meaning to some of our favorite Christmas songs and to the meaning of Christ’s coming.

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS John 1:14-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Glory is one of those special words. Do you notice how much of a Christmas word it is? Many, if not most of our favorite Christmas carols use the word somewhere. Most often it is in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And These Three Are One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 2, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,226 views

Doctrine of the Triune nature of God and relevance for us.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ Feb 23, 1992 ------------------------ 7For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"Let There Be Light"

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 16, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 9,159 views

A sermon for both seekers and believers. We need to be 1)Light receivers 2)Light Bearers 3)Light Senders.

“Let there be light” Genesis 1:1-3, Jn 1:1-13 WBC 14/9/03am INTRO I get some atrocious stuff sent by email: Man of the year photos. - after all this darkness, need some light! This creation story- mean so much, says so much - given in the context of the Babylonian creation story, enuma elish, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Name Is Called?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 20, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 6,246 views

Does your name bless or curse people and will you have a name of blessing or cursing after you die?

When Your Name Is Called? What’s in a name? We all have them. Maybe our name is very common or like one fellow from W VA our names may be unique. Seems they put names in a hat and drew out the size tag, 6 7/8 and that is what they named him 6 7/8 Jones. Whatever our name is it has meaning now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 2 Chronicles 20:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering The True You

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 4,463 views

The world is waiting for God’s children to discover who they really are and in so doing begin to fulfill their God-given purpose of standing out so significantly that the world will want to be who we are!

The phrase that captured my attention: “…the glorious freedom of the children of God..” Creation longs to be released from corruption in the way that God’s children have been in Christ. Do we truly understand what it means to be the children of God? Why is this considered such a ‘glorious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-21, John 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 4,620 views

Sermon 3 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs.

One of the things about starting a new sermon series is that I am never sure how it is going to develop regarding content (it must be Biblical of course) and structure (especially as it relates to application). Last week I said to you that I wanted this series to be practical and helpful to you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Celebrating Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 6,147 views

We celebrate Jesus’ enlightening presence among us; the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; our new found status as children of God, the fact that God has lowered himself to human form and dwelt among us; and we celebrate the glor

What are we here to celebrate today? 1 The light which enlightens everyone v9 Jesus Christ, who will bring them true enlightenment. What is enlightenment? Enlightenment is one of those concepts that’s very popular these days. I’m not sure anyone really understands what they mean by it, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

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