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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    The Joy-Filled Shepherds (Pastor Glenys) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008
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    In a ‘slow motion moment’, black and white turns to living color! The boring brilliant! The mundane becomes magnificent!

    O – ordinary R – routine D – dull I – inferior N – normal A – average R – repetitive Y – yawn These words, along with a few others of like kind, could be used to describe an evening with the shepherds. Nothing ‘too much’ happened out in the fields while the shepherds kept watch. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Xmas Or Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 15, 2008
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    The abbreviation ’Xmas’ annoys some Christians but it has a message worth hearing.

    Xmas or CHRISTmas ? I used to get annoyed when I saw the word ‘Xmas’ as an abbreviation for ‘Christmas’ as it seemed to take something of the wonder out of the story of Jesus coming to our world as a baby in order to become the Saviour of the World. It was all part of the commercialising this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 15, 2008
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    What can we learn from the shepherds about responding to God’s call at Christmas?

    THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS – PT 2 The Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 * What do you think of when you hear these words “THE DRAFT?” Some think of the draft which takes place every year in sports as college athletes are “drafted” into the pros. Think about it; these top level athletes don’t particularly get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 15, 2008
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    Christians celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas.

    Title: Mary’s Song Text: Luke 1:46-55 Truth: Christians celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas. Aim: I want them to appreciate God’s mercy and appropriate God’s mercy to their life. Life ?: Why do we celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas? INTRODUCTION Mary would not have made Barbara Walters 10 Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas: Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
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    Christmas is about many things, but one strong virtue that Christmas brings to mind is humility.

    Happy Are the Humble (Luke 1:39-56) 1. Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying, "I am not among those who count humility among the virtues." 2. We tend to think of humility and not dwelling on oneself or comparing oneself to others. Wikipedia adds this insight: "Humility, or being humble, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advent 2 - (Love) 2008 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
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    This is a sermon for the second week of Advent focusing on "Love."

    Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice of one calling: "In the desert ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent 3 - (Joy) 2008 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
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    This is a sermon for the third week of Advent, focusing on the message of "Joy."

    Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    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
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    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
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    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

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    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

  • John Moyer avatar

    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