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  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    The Christ Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 826 views

    CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

    I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Message

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025
     | 80 views

    I love Christmas

    Luke? ?1?:?26?-?38? ?NASB1995?? “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! ...read more

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    The Peace Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 1, 2022
     | 1,720 views

    The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined.

    The Peace of Christmas December 4, 2022 The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined. Galilee was under the control of the brutal Roman Empire. When the Romans captured a region or country, they ruled it with marshal law, and levied heavy taxes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Arrival (Christmas) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 767 views

    The arrival of Jesus changed the course of human history as He fulfilled God's promises, prophecies, and answered prayers, bringing hope and salvation to a weary world.

    Today, we're gonna talk about the arrival of Jesus. You know, Christmas is all about celebrating Jesus' birth, but it's also about remembering that God keeps His promises, fulfills prophecies, and answers our prayers. So, let's dive in and see how this all connects. First, let's look at Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Christmas Choir PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 949 views

    This sermon explores the significance of Christ's humble birth, the joy it brings, and the transformative message of hope and redemption it conveys to humanity. Key

    It is an absolute privilege to stand before you today, to share and reflect on the profound beauty of God's Word. There is a certain warmth that fills our hearts as we gather here today, a warmth that is ignited by the divine love and grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we stand here, let us ...read more

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    Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

    Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

    Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King Herod Within Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,274 views

    A sermon that shows all of us have a little King Herod in us, but Christ brings a sword to put that nature to death so a new nature can rise up.

    To many of us, we are the center of our own universe, aren’t we? To many of us, we are the only one who counts. And, too many of us think that God is our co-pilot. Let me start by saying that if God is your co-pilot, you had better change places with Him as quickly as you can. In MATTHEW ...read more

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    Stand Up And Speak Up For Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 23,240 views

    You ought to Stand up and Speak up for Jesus!!!!

    Isaiah 6:1-8 Topic: Stand up and speak up for Jesus Christ. Isaiah, whose name means “Salvation of Jehovah” is one of the 4 major prophets of the Old Testament along with Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. As a Old Testament prophet, Isaiah prophesied to the southern tribe of Israel, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Us All The Way Home

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on May 25, 2013
     | 7,841 views

    Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Spirit

    LEADING US ALL THE WAY HOME JOHN 16:5-15 TRINITY SUNDAY MAY 26, 2013 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. In C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia”, the young girl Jill approaches a stream. She has had nothing to drink for quite some time and is very thirsty. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Take Them By The Hand And Lead Them"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    a Father’s day message. Stories remind fathers that they are important in leading their children to Jesus, enabling their sons and daughters to know God’s love from their example.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 21, 2009 Text: Ephesians 6:2,5:16-18 (The Message) Father’s Day “Take Them by The Hand and Lead Them” Two weeks ago, the June 8th cover of Sports Illustrated placed on their cover a 16 year old Bryce Harper with this caption: “Baseball’s Chosen One”. According ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Ready

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    Exploring why and how we can be ready for Christ’s coming at Christmas and Christ’s coming again.

    Being Ready, be prepared is necessary for many things in life. Last year hardly anyone had heard of Casey Stoner. This year he is the world champion of Moto GP. In only his second year of Moto GP he is the best motor cycle rider in the world. On the surface it looked like it was a fast ride to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Invitation Leads To A Crisis Of Belief Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 40,618 views

    Part 5 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: when God invites into some new truth, the first crisis will be one of personal belief; the second is one of tension between old patterns and new options; and the last comes in the temptation to fall back

    There’s an old, old story about the time a crowd had gathered to watch a stunt man perform at Niagara Falls. It seems that the fellow had rigged up a wire from shore to shore, right across the falls, and was wowing the crowd by riding a bicycle along that wire. Back and forth he went, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Faith Leads To Death In Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    A funeral sermon for a long time member of the church, who died in faith.

    Dave Anderson, April 4, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "god Will Lead Us"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,663 views

    A sermon about discerning God's will and then making the decision to follow.

    “God Will Lead Us” Acts 16:6-15 Have you ever had the experience where you have gotten to a certain point in your faith journey and been able to look back and see God was leading all along the way? If you have had this experience, perhaps you have been able to recall times when you tried to go ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Daily Quest That Leads To Eternal Rest

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,250 views

    We spend 2.5 days a year looking for lost items like the TV remote. The prophet Isaiah helps us see what important daily quest we should undertake.

    According to a 2017 survey by Pixie, a company that furnishes technology to locate lost items, Americans spend the equivalent of 2.5 days a year looking for misplaced items. What do you suppose the most misplaced item is? No, not phones or keys. It’s the TV remote. Apparently more than 70% of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran