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  • Peter Parry avatar

    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,360 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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    Welcoming Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,849 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Redemption Fee

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    Why did Jesus need to be redeemed?

    Thornage 11-01-04 Presentation of Christ in the Temple With all the festivities going on around Christmas, it is easy to make the mistake that Jesus was a Christian. But He wasn’t - He was an Orthodox Jew. Story: When I was younger, I used to wonder why on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    My Father's Business

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 49,203 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Birth Of Christ Part 2

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    A more detailed look at the dedication of Christ at the temple.

    Luke Chapter 2 The Birth of Christ (con’t) As we said last week the two gospels from which we compile the story of the birth of Christ are Matthew and Luke. Matthew is especially careful to point out when a prophecy is fulfilled. Note as you read his gospel how often he tells us that “this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Listening

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
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     | 3,643 views

    Is your life running so fast that you cannot hear God? His angels appeared to announce the birth of Christ but who was "listening?"

    Are You Listening? The Christmas Season is closing in. We have do lists, shopping lists, and invitations to parties, as well as church and school Christmas presentations. It seems that when we need the most to slow down to appreciate the season, we are too busy to do so. In fact, I sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Miss Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,969 views

    This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

    Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
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     | 4,666 views

    This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

    The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

    LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    The days after Christmas shouldn’t be a let-down for us. They should be a launching point, a glorious beginning in our lives.

    Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What? Luke 2:36-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Looking beyond Christmas: In the Scripture today Jesus is 41 days old, and in vs. 22 His parents have taken Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To Our World

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
     | 2,666 views

    This sermon was used with video clips from the Peanuts Christmas video.

    There is a little guy some of us never think about except at Christmas. He is short. He has a little round head. He doesn’t have much hair. He seems to always be on the wrong side of the ball in life. If you have ever paid much attention to the cartoon strip Peanuts, than you know that Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Let's Imitate These Two Prophets

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2014
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    Like Simeon and Anna, let us be prophets of the salvation of all peoples.

    Feast of the Purification-Presentation 2014 Lumen Fidei “Let the Lord enter His temple; He is the King of Glory.” These words from the Liturgy of the Hours accompanies in spirit the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as they come to fulfill the directions of the Mosaic Law. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 6,639 views

    Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

    Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Could You Do For God That He And Everybody Would Like?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 4,626 views

    If you could ask God for anything in world, what would you ask, and if you got that thing, would it cause a conflict with someone else. Then ask, what you could give God that he would like you to do, that would suit you both; that then is your calling!

    Word Count: 2610 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th December 2012 by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: If you could ask God for anything in world, what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Light Of Redemption

    Contributed by Mark Bauer on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,574 views

    Presentation of Our Lord - Anna meets Mary and Joseph and speaks about the redemption of Jerusalem. What does it mean to say that Jesus is our Redeemer?

    Sin – it sneaks up on us and reminds us of our need for redemption! A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were less ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran