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  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
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    Well that time of year has rolled around once again that the Birth of Jesus is recognized and remembered.

    Luke 2:1-21 THE BIRTH OF JESUS Well that time of year has rolled around once again that the Birth of Jesus is recognized, and so for the next couple of broadcast Lord willing I’m going to bring a few thoughts to do with His birth. We don’t really know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un:familiar Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2008
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    Part 3 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" Even in the midst of unfamiliar and confusing circumstances, God is at work

    THE POINT: Even in the most confusing and unfamiliar ways…GOD is at work! ME Part of what makes the Christmas season so meaningful for many of us is the familiarity. We like things to be the same way every year… We are FAMILIAR with the story. We are FAMILIAR with the decorations. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas Questions

    Contributed by Sam Tollison on Dec 11, 2008
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    Some questions to explore this season.

    Christmas Questions I. <VIDEO: “Why We Celebrate Christmas” II. <Evangel Article> PE: What is Christmas? Callie: It’s God’s birthday. Lexi: It’s Jesus’ birthday. Lauren: And it’s when Santa Claus comes to our house and brings us presents. Abby: It’s because Jesus was born. But He isn’t born ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Have A Scandalous Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 11, 2008
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    Mary was willing to be scandalized so that God would be glorified.

    Isn’t it amazing how we have sanitized Christmas? Over the centuries we’ve cleaned up the story significantly. Christmas cards bear evidence of this. Most of them depict tinsel, holly, Christmas trees, bells, female angels, and Santa Claus. If they do get around to an image of the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas "P's"

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
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    The are five powerful words that all begin with the letter "P" that can help us better understand the story of Christmas.

    Christmas P’s Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: Last week we looked Christmas from somewhat of a non-traditional viewpoint by seeing the Christmas isn’t “A” word it is “THE WORD” Jesus Christ. Today I want us to look at the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke, and after we read it together I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008
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    Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

    Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wanted You Here

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
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    A Christmas sermon about Mary,s journey to the right place at the right time for the birth of Jesus. Concluding with a call to those struggling or who do not know Jesus to realize they are in the right place to receive God’s grace today.

    YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE BEING IN THE RIGHT PLACE WILL RELEASE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 a.Mary had a Promise and a Purpose. b.Mary knew the Power to bring that to pass. c.Mary had the faith to believe. But to arrive at this promise she had to go to a place - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Any Dream Will Do?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2008
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    Is that right - "Any dream will do" - I wonder?

    FR 14-12-08 Lk 2:1-20 God’s dream will do Story: Maddy and I went to see Joseph on Tuesday at De Montfort Hall and the Musical was brilliant However, it seemed to me that something did not ring quite true. And it was only when they sang one of the songs ”Any Dream will do” a second time that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008
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    The purpose of this message is to help put Christmas back into proper perspective at the beginning of the season.

    “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008
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    Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

    The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Tell It On The Mountain

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 14, 2008
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     | 6,013 views

    The third week in advent looks at the shepherds and this message looks at how the Shepherds experience mirrors our Christian experience.

    Go Tell It On the Mountain It wasn’t the world’s oldest profession but it was close! I mean you know what the world’s oldest profession is right? That’s right, farming. Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain the oldest was a farmer, thus making that the world’s oldest profession. What were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Blessed And Highly Favored"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2008
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Mary magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

    14 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Mary, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Magnified the Lord, and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior. REFERENCES: Third Sunday of Advent; (JAG) Joy, Admiration, and Gratitude; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Shepherds Were Abiding Till Jesus Came

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 14, 2008
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    While just abiding Jesus came

    Shepherds that WERE abiding till JESUS came Luke 2 1-20 KJV Introduction: Today I would like to take a look at a few men that were “abiding” till Jesus came into there life. It is important to see what they seen, what they heard, what they told, and what they believed. Notice with me the key word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The X-Factor Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 14, 2008
     | 2,745 views

    THis is a short kids Christmas service plan and message.

    THE LITTLE ANGELS WITH THE X FACTOR HYMN: 83 COME AND JOIN THE CELEBRATION. PRAYER: LORD GOD, HEAVENLY KING PLEASE BE AMONGST US TODAY, BY YOUR SPIRIT. WE RAISE OUR VOICES AND JOIN WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN TO SING YOUR PRAISE AMEN. SHARED READING: (P.P). PSALM 103: READ TOGETHER: PASTOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Christmas Presents From Heaven

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

    CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

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