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Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is The Love? (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 24, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 4,660 views

A complete order of service and talks for a Christmas Day All Age Celebration- building up to a rap of ’where is the love?’. Answer: "it’s in the manger, yo!"

Order of service- Christmas day 2003 Props: camcorder, nativity set (minus Jesus), Jesus hidden somewhere near manger (or have Him re-appear) reindeer hat, tacky singing Santa, readers, audio going into pa, jokes 10am Carols playing as folks come in. Welcome & Happy Christmas! - jokes Reading: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism: Shepherd Style Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 7,449 views

We can learn a lesson from the Shepherds: We have encountered the life-changing power of Jesus, as are called to share our experience of the Newborn King with all those we meet.

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2) Thus begins the prophet Isaiah’s description of the Messiah. When the Messiah comes, those who feel like they’ve been walking around in the dark will be bathed in light, such as the brightness of day. I wonder if that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Day - Its Implications

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 24, 2003

based on 87 ratings

| 9,493 views

Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Christmas

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 10,061 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

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Tree, Not Under It

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 6,026 views

Christmas Eve sermon

On the Tree, Not Under It Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Many of you will arise early, either on your own or by your kids, to open presents placed under the tree. Now I’m sure that we all have received some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or maybe couldn’t figure what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 45 ratings

| 25,221 views

Christmas Series part 3

Joy There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little boy said, “They ain’t got it”. Next he saw a colt in the field playing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 13,352 views

Christmas Series part 2

Peace The Cantata will be performing here at Bethel at 3 o’clock today. We’ve been working on the songs we will be singing for about 2 months now. At the beginning of every practice we warm up our voices because talking all day is different than singing. (give example) I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Welcoming Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,818 views

How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52, Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In Advent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Touch From God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 10,591 views

The Christmas Touch - part 3 Lessons learned from the shepherds.

Advent: This morning our journey to Bethlehem continues. The season surrounds us and the pace quickens as we count down the final days to Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle we sometimes suffer from tunnel vision. We’ll wake up one day and realize Christmas has come and gone and we missed what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Father's Business

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

based on 77 ratings

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Jesus’ reply to his parents reveal to us 3 things: (1)He knows His identity; (1)His heart is with God; (3)He is concerned with His Father’s business. Learn from Him.

In those days, they travelled in caravans and relatives and whole villages often travel together and keep an eye on each other’s children. That explains why the parents lost Jesus. Joseph might have thought he was with Mary, Mary might have thought he was with one of their relatives. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52, Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nativity Story: Why A Manger?

Contributed by Bodie And Brock Theone on Oct 26, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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We look at the adoration on the faces of Mary and Joseph the worship imprinted on the shepherds and the wise men. The wonder that images of angels provoke in us. And we see the Nativity as a sweetly pastoral moment’s peaceful and serene forever frozen in

Why a Manger? Why the Son of God was born in a stable By Bodie and Brock Thoene. © 1996 Theme: A fresh look at the Christmas story Title: Why a Manger? Topic: The Significance of the Incarnation Texts: Luke 2:1-20, Genesis 3, Genesis 18 and 22:1-19, John 1:26-37 Thesis: Even though Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nativity Story: Love Was Born On Christmas

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 22,740 views

God is love and so, when Jesus was born love entered into human history in a new and unique way. When a person believes in Jesus, love is birthed in him or her by God the Spirit as a by-product of the eternal life of Christ. That’s the message of Chri

LOVE WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-20 THE IDEA God is love and so, when Jesus was born love entered into human history in a new and unique way. When a person believes in Jesus, love is birthed in him or her by God the Spirit as a by-product of the eternal life of Christ. That’s the message of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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