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  • Peter Parry avatar

    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,421 views

    I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 41,422 views

    We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

    The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being There At Christmas

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    As we celebrate “God With Us”, will we commit to “be there” for Him?

    “BEING THERE” AT CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: It seems the Big News this year is the purported “stealing of Christmas.” Consider: The South Orange/Maplewood School District just down the road has banned all Christmas songs with religious references – even instrumental arrangements that contain no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 11, 2017
     | 7,428 views

    The Christmas story is all about God's love for you.

    `“The Christmas Story” Matthew 2:1-16 “The Christmas story is fascinating to me. There is so much going on. God the Creator takes on human form as a baby. He was born in a barn with all those colorful images; Wisemen from the East came to see Him after following a star that led the way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Mission Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 421 views

    The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

    Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas 2022

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,989 views

    Christmas is about the one eternal gift that was given to the world - Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

    Christmas 2022 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With some of the things that have happened in 2022, some people might have a hard time celebrating Christmas this year. But I want to tell you something New Light; I still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Music Of Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord.

    CHRISTMAS EVE 2005 December 24, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 2:1-14 “The Music of Christmas” “When he awoke, the song was there. Its melody beckoned and begged him to sing it. It hung upon the wind and settled in the meadows where he walked. He knew its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Broken Christmas?!

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    In Matthew 1 we read about the first Christmas, a story that begins in brokeness and ends in hope and promise. Just like our stories because of Christ’s grace and mercy!

    Sermon 122409 Christmas Eve Stone her to death! The thought popped into his head, but it didn’t last long. He could have said it out loud, he could have shouted it. It was his right to call for it after all. It was written right there in the 5th Book of Moses. Right in Deuteronomy. Obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christmas Story Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014
     | 9,549 views

    An interactive Christmas sermon with crowd participation.

    THE CHRISTMAS STORY INTRODUCTION: -People have all kinds of ideas about Christmas. -Some of them are right on, and some are way off. -Today we’ve invited the kids to be part of the service. -We’ve got the families together and we’re just going to have a good time and retell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 22, 2014
     | 5,760 views

    What hope is held out in the gospel? Colossians 1:23 (Title and material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter on a Christmas Carol)

    HoHum: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10, NIV. WBTU: Our problem is sin, not sins but sin. Individual sins are the symptoms of sin. Just a fever, headache and exhaustion are symptoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Othey McNew Jr. avatar

    The First Christmas

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,672 views

    We as a nation, and as a world have increasingly tried to cut religion completely out of CHRISTmas.

    The First Christmas Luke 2: 1-14 Luke 2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Christmas Peace Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023
     | 1,463 views

    You cannot find Godly peace without God.

    Christmas Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Good morning to our online friends. We are glad that you are here to join us. Would you turn in your bible or mobile app to Isaiah Chapter 9? We have been in a series “In the manger” and last week we looked at Christmas Hope- the Hope we find in Jesus. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 754 views

    Emphasizes celebrating Christmas by manifesting God's love, as shown through Jesus Christ, and making love the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this warm gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here, let us remember that the Christmas season is not merely about the glittering lights, the festive decorations, or the beautifully wrapped gifts ...read more

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    Christmas In The City

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,215 views

    A Christmas textual sermon on John 14:27. (Portions adapted from Jonathan Edwards and Alexander MacLaren)

    Sermon for 12/3/2006 John 14:27 Christ Came to Bring Peace Not Christmas Stress Introduction: From Children’s Christmas Program- It’s traffic, it’s people, it’s lights and noise. It’s busy moms and dads, it’s cranky girls and boys. It’s hustling and bustling, it’s high priced toys. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ