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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Moments At The Manger Scene

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,139 views

    What are Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds thinking as they look at the Christ? What are you thinking?

    Luke 2:1-20 MOMENTS AT THE MANGER SCENE Perhaps the most well-known Christian symbol of Christmas is the manger scene. There are manger scenes in people’s front yards. Churches have manger scenes. Some people even put together live nativity scenes. What thoughts do you have, as you look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Is For Losers

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    The birth of Christ is for the weak and weary, the sinful and shameful, the harassed, helpless and for those without hope!

    Intro. Read Luke 2:1-20 Isn’t that a wonderful passage! Celebrating a baby born in a manger. The birth of Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! It leaves you with a nice, warm feeling on the inside. But the more that I read this story the more I am convinced of this one simple, yet profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Christ Is Born, God With Us Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    We will seek God’s will while telling the old, old story of Jesus and HIS love. HIS earthly life began in about the worst circumstances possible in HIS time, much like many of us might be in right now. It did not stop him from showing is "HOPE" and love

    Christ is Born, God with Us Christ is born Christ’s birth announced Christ visited Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Christmas Sermon 2002 December 22, 2002 No matter how many times I read it or hear it, the story of God’s hand in and around the birth of HIS only begotten son, touches my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    Seasonal Simplicities

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Christams is a time of putting together the gifts we get so lets look at putting together the greatest gift we’ve ever recieved.

    SEASONAL SIMPLICITIES Introduction: I went to buy a stereo the other day and found myself looking at a contraption that I really didn’t understand. All over this country this Wednesday morning there will be fathers and grandfathers getting overly frustrated trying to put together new toys. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gwartney avatar

    What If Jesus Had Not Been Born?

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,032 views

    Five viewpoints of what would have happened if Jesus had not been born.

    What If Jesus Had Not Been Born? Luke 2:1-20 INTRO. I’m amazed at how our society is trying to de-Christianize everything, including Christmas. We can say Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanzaa, etc. But don’t say “Merry Christmas.” There is an attempt to “sanitize” Christmas of its Christlikeness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 248 ratings
     | 103,366 views

    People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

    Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Rejoice, Hear And Follow

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    A Christmas Sermon

    Sermon for 12/22/2002 Rejoice, Hear, Follow Introduction: A. Around Christmas time the post office has to hire temporary workers to deliver the Christmas cards. Business goes up for them around this time of the year. B. Also business goes up for the Card Makers. Big cash cows for them. C. A love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing Of Significance

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 2,070 views

    Christmas Eve parable -- kind of silly and serious at the same time -- poking a little fun at my own Scandinavian heritage. From the beginning the trained observers have failed to recognize the significance of the Nativity.

    The Middle East is a troubled place. And, really, this is nothing new. The land that we call Israel or Palestine has been characterized by instability for as long as we can remember. The players change but the game is the same. It’s all very complicated -- hinging on geographical and political ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "God Is Here"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Is Here” John 1:1-14 Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:2-7 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christmas Eve 2002

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    We say that Christmas is the season for giving. In reality, it is the season for receiving.

    (This message was given as a Holy Communion meditation) Old Testament Reading Isaiah 9:2-7 New Testament Reading Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Reading Luke 2:1-20 We say that Christmas is the season of giving. But is it really? Why do you buy gifts to give? Let’s be honest. Do you buy gifts because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Seems To Have A Soft Spot For Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Why did God reveal this wonderful news to shepherds - of all people!!!!!

    Bale 29-12-02 God seems to have a soft spot for Shepherds Luke 2:1-14 Story: A famous hostess was holding a dinner party to which she invited a famous Shakespearean actor. After the main course and then the dessert, she asked the actor if he would be willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Hamby avatar

    Experiencing The Birth Of Christ With The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 302 ratings
     | 36,539 views

    In the story of God’s announcement to the shepherds are some important truths for us today.

    Experiencing the Birth of Christ With The Shepherds Luke 2:7-20 The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the familiarity of the story of the shepherds can cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

    Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Warren avatar

    The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    #3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

    Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Do Not Be Afraid"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    A Christmas sermon.

    “DO NOT BE AFRAID” Luke 2:1-20 By Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA George W. Truett, one of the great preachers of the first half of the twentieth century, said that his experience with people led him to preach on the theme of fear again and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist