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  • William Mouser avatar

    Away In A Manger

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005
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    Christmas Eve sermon; Develops the spiritual impact of the first Nativity by comparing the oldest nativity scene with a modern nativity scene.

    Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1 - 20 Away in a manger The gospel lesson for the Feast of the Nativity shows us a scene that has become immortalized in Christian culture over the past 2,000 years. the nativity scene. Jesus is there in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    For Unto Us A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    Jesus was born for us!

    For unto Us a Child Is Born Luke 2:1-20 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church December 25, 2005 *I remember Christmas as a little kid. I know it’s hard to picture me in little footie p.j.’s, but I can remember those years: So excited about Christmas morning that we would be up before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Christmas Day

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,887 views

    Special service of Song and Scripture

    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How Do You Crown Jesus On His Birthday?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2005
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     | 2,340 views

    This is the time of year to remember we are to decorate our heart with the love of God. We can crown Christ king of our hearts.

    Intro: How do many crown Jesus today? Many crown him with the title teacher, prophet. We don’t think much this time of year how we should crown the Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. In this time of presents and pageantry, family and friends, gifts and giving do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    God's Christmas Present

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006
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    God’s Christmas present for us is Jesus. He doesn’t get broken like many presents, but come to those who are already broken in spirit.

    God’s Christmas Present Isaiah 9:2b-7 Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve, 2005 I don’t know what your traditions are for unwrapping Christmas gifts around your house. Every family has a certain time, place, and procedure for gift giving. Toni and I come from very different traditions and it took us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    The Wonder Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

    Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Home Baked Happiness- Giving Christmas To Your Family Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 791 ratings
     | 122,167 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. It’s Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. `Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. Therefore, I suggest we forget all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...the Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    Part of the Chirstmas Wonder PowerPak.

    THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    And On Earth Peace

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!

    And On Earth Peace Text: "Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!" (Luke 2:13-14 RSV). Scripture Reading: (Luke 2:4-14) Hymns: "Glorious Is Thy Name," ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    3 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,244 views

    "You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

    What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    On A Cold Dark Hilltop

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 20,739 views

    A Christmas sermon in poetry

    Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Birth Of The Baby Brings Hope Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    In this 1st of three sermons I look at the words of the angels to the shepherds on what to look for at Christmas. The first one is to look for a baby.

    November 30, 2005 The First Sign: The Baby Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” There aren’t a whole lot of stories in the Bible about babies. Actually, when I did a word search, there were only four distinct stories that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    A sermon on the Christmas message of "Peace On Earth."

    It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Luke 2:14 INTRO.: Christmas is nearing and I thought it might be good to consider the messages of some of our Christmas songs. Today, I want to think about the song, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," by Edmond Sears, a New York Unitarian Minister, who penned it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

    Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lin Smalec avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    This sermon introduces the first book of the Chronicles of Narnia as part of an Advent series. It connects the state of Narnia (always winter, never Christmas) with the world without Christ.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? First Sunday of Advent 27 November 2005 A few years after World War II ended, a professor at Oxford University in England wrote a series of children’s books that captured the imagination of a generation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational