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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Those Stinkin' Shepherds

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    Have you ever thought that the Wise Men got the short end of the stick? The shepherds were given specific instructions. Wise Men on their own!

    Those Stinkin’ Shepherds They got the short end of the stick. It just wasn’t fair. They were supposed to be wise and would probably come a lot closer to figuring out the riddle than the shepherds could, but it still wasn’t fair. Why should they have to do all the research? Why did it it fall their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel According To... The Grinch Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008
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    The Grinch has an extremely relevant message that is important to remember about the gospel as well as Christmas. Let’s examine this Christmas story in light of the real Christmas story.

    The Gospel According to… The Grinch Luke 2:1-7 December 14, 2008 The gospel according to… the Grinch. Adapted from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” or what might be a better title, “How the Grinch Tried to Steal Christmas.” The Grinch hates Christmas and he hates the Whos and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Song Of The Angels

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008
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    Songs fill the air at Christmas time. Christmas carols are heard everywhere. Perhaps the pattern for this was set for us by the angelic hosts who announced the birth of Christ.

    The Song of the Angels Luke 2:14 Intro Songs fill the air at Christmas time. Christmas carols are heard everywhere. Perhaps the pattern for this was set for us by the angelic hosts who announced the birth of Christ. I. An angel announced to Joseph the forthcoming birth of the Savior (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Promise Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008
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    Christmas is about discovering Gods promises are fulfilled

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Promise of Christmas Mt 1:18-25 Christmas has different meanings for different people. All of us have something to celebrate, such as family events, the joy of giving and receiving, and the beautiful memories we carry in our hearts and minds. In reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Peace Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    If we would look at the truth surrounding this heavenly event, then we can find the purpose of God’s Peace

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Peace of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Christmas celebrates God’s initiative to reconcile humanity to himself. Christmas also celebrates God’s entry into this broken world to set it right. Christmas is were God’s left the glory of heaven, to live and understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Christ Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is oftentimes left out as we forget that it is His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form.

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Christ of Christmas Lk 2:1-14 More than 2000 years ago there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity.... Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived, that was during His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give Presence Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 16, 2008
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    The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.

    simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Make Room For Christ In Your Heart

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 16, 2008
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    A Sermon for Christmas,in poetic verse, based on Luke’s Gospel

    Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 - Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the Universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Amazing Christmas

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
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    we see God behind all these events of Christmas doing some incredible things in their lives as they face these real issues of life.God interrupted the ordinary. He sent His angel, Gabriel. And four amazing things happened to these ordinary people, to Mar

    Title: An Amazing Christmas Introduction: When we think about Christmas there are a lot of things we can hardly believe, things we kind of place in fantasyland. We can understand why some have made up stories at Christmas, like flying reindeer, Santa Claus, and the tinsel and the Christmas trees. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Iwant To Experience Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    Jesus offers us the gift of peace. How do we receive it? What is it?

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • Slide #1 • We all have things that we want for Christmas. As we continue with our “iWant” series, we will examine another one of those wonderful ‘Iwant” items that we can get from God. • We live in a world that is very unsettled at best; we see wars, rumors of wars, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Christmas Song For All Year Round

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    A Christmas song for all year round reminds us the real reason that Jesus came, and that is to save us from our sins.

    A Christmas Song For All Year ’Round Text: Lk. 1:67-80 Introduction 1. Everyone loves Christmas songs, but what we need is a Christmas Song For All Year ’Round. 2. A Christmas song for all year round is a: a. Song of Redemption b. Song of Promise c. Song of Hope 3. Read Lk. 1:67-80 Proposition: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Vantage Point: Mankind Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008
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     | 4,216 views

    Last of four sermons discussing Christmas from the vantage point of major contributors in the story of the incarnation.

    Opening Set of Praise and Worship Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Hark The Herald Angels Sing While I’m Waiting Do You Hear What I Hear? Your Grace Is Enough Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle VANTAGE POINT—MANKIND Vantage Point Christmas—Part 4 There is only one Christmas story. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Did She Know?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2008
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     | 3,183 views

    A Christmas sermon about how the birth of Jesus would have affected Mary.

    On June 1, 1965, a boat set sail from Falmouth, Massachusetts. The name of the boat was Tinkerbelle. If it completed the dangerous journey, it would be the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic. It was less than 14’ long. And its pilot was Robert Manry. And he was afraid. He was afraid, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Faith Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 17, 2008
     | 5,297 views

    Today our Christmas traditions have evolved from the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Immigrants have brought their customs with them, and as a result we have a great diversity of customs, traditions, and fantasy’s that obscures t

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Faith of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 It is hard to imagine not celebrating Christmas, yet during the infancy of America Christmas was banned and for a time, and even illegal. How did we get to where we are now? Christmas evolved out of the old Roman festival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Can You See The Manger?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran