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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    What It Takes To Hear From God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    The example of the shepherds who heard about the birth of Christ leads us on hearing from God.

    What It Takes to Hear From God Part 4 of 4 in the series, "Christmas Calms Our Fears" Luke 2:1-20 (NLT) 1At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Shepherds? Why Us?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    God’s great wisdom is illustrated in His choice of who to announce the birth of His Son. God chose shepherds, lowly, uneducated shepherd. Ever wonder why?

    WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: LUKE 2: 7---20 I. IF I WERE GOD? If I were God I think I would have sent the most important message of the birth of my son into hands that were not the rough. I would not have called uneducated, lowly shepherd. A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Unwrapping God's Peace Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,130 views

    As the shepherds were told by the angels of the birth of Jesus, they had to make a decision to act on the information. We too must look for God in everyday events, know that God’s plan is for peace and then do what God tells us.

    “Unwrapping God’s Peace” 12/19/04 Intro: Only 5 shopping days left until Christmas! Are you finished? Do you have to face the crowds at the mall? How about the traffic? What parties do you still have left to buy a “white elephant” gift for? Sometimes it seems like Christmas will never get here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Messengers And The Messages Of Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,846 views

    Part 3 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in our text today. For years, Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored.

    THE MESSENGERS AND THE MESSAGES OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in text today. Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored. We will discuss today the TWO IMPORTANT WORDS related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

    Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    The shepherds learn the only way to get ready for Christmas is to be open to the Christmas miracle.

    Getting Ready for Christmas Luke 2:8-16 This morning I would like to ask you how do you prepare for Christmas? At the Cavanaugh house Christmas preparation begins with putting up the Christmas Tree and dragging down the boxes of Christmas decorations from their places of storage where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Anderson avatar

    Chains He Shall Break!

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    Christ came to break the chains of sin and death!

    Sermon: "Chains Shall He Break" D Anderson Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 + + + The Lord Jesus once proclaimed of Himself, "If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed." Titus picks up on this when He speaks of Christ’s journey to the Cradle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Is There Any Room?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,001 views

    Christmas in July

    First Monday weekend in Canton is an interesting experience. For those of you who have been, you know what I am talking about. There are acres and acres of booths both in pavilions and open air that are filled with people selling anything imaginable, and probably a few things beyond our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,834 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
     | 4,551 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

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Do Not Be Afraid"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,670 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

  • Rick Adams avatar

    The Cry Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,221 views

    How the cry of the Christ-child changed the world.

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Baeta avatar

    Look, Your Saviour Comes

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,774 views

    “Surely your salvation is coming; behold His reward is with Him, and His work before Him. And they shall call them the Holy People, the redeemed of the Lord.”Isaiah 62:11-12

    Theme: Look, your Saviour comes Text: Is. 62:11-12; Tit. 3:4-7; Lk. 2:15-20 Christmas is a time for giving and celebration and a time to remember God’s great gift to us. A time for giving presents and it is also a time of thanksgiving; thanksgiving to God for His many gifts, for answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Love Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

    In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    An Angel's Song & A Shepherd's Laugh Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    God uncommonly loves the common person. Part 3 of 3 in "It’s beginning to sound a lot like Xmas" series.

    "It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas" An Angels Song & A Shepherds Laugh Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2001 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction: 1 The world is full of common folks like us. A Abe Lincoln said, "God must have an uncommon fondness for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist