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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Compassion And Light On Christmas

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Christmas 2: Jesus’ selfless love and compassion is offered by God to bring light and forgiveness to sinful human self-centeredness.

    In his book The Power of the Powerless (New York: Doubleday, 1988), Christopher de Vinck tells a simple story. He writes: “One spring afternoon my five-year-old son, David, and I were planting raspberry bushes along the side of the garage. A neighbor joined us for a few moments. David pointed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Evaluate The Sacrifices Of Christmas

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    Evaluate the Sacrifices of Christmas: All our sacrifices can save no one; Christ’s one sacrifice saves all.

    Did you see the recent report about the Christmas spending habits of Canadians? Apparently Albertans spend the most - as much as $900 a person. Do you think you’ve spent that much for Christmas this year? $900 sounds like a lot of money but it wouldn’t take long to spend that if, on top of buying ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Celebrate A Shepherd's Christmas

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    Celebrate a Shepherd’s Christmas by listening to the angels’ message.

    Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? How about your stockings – do you get to check those every day or just on Christmas morning? Is your tree artificial or natural? Do you decorate the outside of your house as well as the inside? Christmas customs – every family has them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 19, 2004
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     | 4,633 views

    Romans 13:11-14 gives us three ways to prepare for Jesus’ Coming

    Intro 1. General – 2. Specific – Are we prepared for the coming of our Savior? 3. Text –Romans 13: 11 Besides this you know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; 12 the night is far gone, the day is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 141 ratings
     | 36,578 views

    The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

    A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Defending And Upending Christmas

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,583 views

    A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

    Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The Peace Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    A look at what lies at the Heart of God for Christmas

    Christmas can mean so many things … For my kids… presents For many …. Family time… which may involve the warmth or challenge of being together. For many… a little break at the end of a busy year. What lies in the heart of God this morning? What is heaven celebrating? > PEACE Luke 2:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: A Story Of Adoption Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    You may never have thought about it like this, but Christmas is a story of Adoption!

    *. I understand that tonight, on the Hallmark Station, they are beginning a new Sunday night television series called, “Adoption. They will share all kinds of heart warming stories about adoption. *. I wish I could help them with the first story. I’ve got the perfect adoption story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing The Way At Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,430 views

    John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

    Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Developing A Christmas Focus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Two ways for Christians to develop a focus of Jesus at Christmas.

    “Developing a Christmas Focus” December 11, 2005 Introduction: Today we are looking at an important aspect of Christmas and that is focus. So often it is easy to get caught up in the day to day routine of December. Christmas parties, shopping, and decorating take an enormous amount of time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'after Christmas' Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,350 views

    The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas A-Z

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,792 views

    An All Age Christmas Service talk covering the A-Z of Christmas. A- S are covered in the worship and songs and then this talk covers T-Z. Email me for the order of service, PPT & full talk with formatting

    Ewen’s talk for Christmas A-Z All Age Worship. 11 Dec 2005 am PPT as Ewen walks up- reveals Christmas A-Z T- is not for trouble! You see- this is not just a nice story! (PPT takes you to Nativity page) This is what T is for: T- IS FOR TRUE (PPT) Some people think this is too good a story to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Star Trek [christmas]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    The Wise Men were the true originals. This focuses on the real STAR of Christmas, Jesus, and how we can reflect that light to others this season and always. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

    Star Trek Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Eternal Gifts Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come will completely change a person’s attitude toward the season which we now celebrate.

    Title: Eternal Gifts of Christmas Theme: What Will You Find at Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: There are eternal gifts for those who grasp the truths of Christmas with their hearts. Understanding those gifts and walking in the free grace by which these gifts come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    God's Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    We celebrate Christmas because of God’s gift..His only begotten Son

    This year I have experienced many firsts. Last week was my first Karaoke. It was fun! Some of my English students took me and we had a great time. We sang Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Carpenters, Elvis Presley songs of many years ago. My students also sang a couple of Enca songs. I liked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free