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Confused By God's Favor

Contributed by John Appling on Dec 22, 2008

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Mary is described in this passage as highly favored by God. But this favor didn’t result in an easy time. We need to understand God’s thoughts if we are not going to struggle in life.

Confused by God’s favor – by John Appling Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Christmas Present Ever

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2008

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A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve Mediation Luke 2:1-20 by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Following a Christmas Eve Service at the last church I pastored, Parkview United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA., I was shaking hands with those who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Traveling Light: From God To Israel To The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2008

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The prophetic poems of Christmas take us on a journey from heaven to Israel, and then to the world.

Sermon Note Material (sermon follows) Chiasmus in Luke 1:68-79 by Ed Vasicek The four prophetic poems in Luke are not merely random accounts of history (though they are historical), but take us into a direction. In the Magnificat (1:46-55), the theme is that God loves to exalt the humble (like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of No Reputation

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 22, 2008

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Jesus did not fit the standard of an honored leader. He emptied himself and took on the cross.

Throughout the year, there are times of reunion, times of sharing and caring. It’s when people come together, when people meet as family and friends. Homecoming day at high school or college, brings together old friends. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to bring together the whole family and share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Heirloom: Jesus Is Not An Ornament

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 22, 2008

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Sometimes we treat God like a holiday ornament that we pull out on special occasions, but Jesus is not just a Christmas story, He is our life.

Christmas 2008 (This message was part of our annual Christmas program with drama and music. If you would like more information, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net) Wise Firemen: A young boy from Texas drew a picture showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus in his manger. What made the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Colors

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 22, 2008

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A Christmas Eve Sermon

Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-20 “Christmas Colors” A window opened in the yellow straw, as a black nose, two pinkish ears and a gray paw poked out to see the strange sound in that stable. The gray little mouse saw the brown hues of the ox, the donkey and the camel in the silver glow of that star. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Candle Light Christmas Eve Meditation

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2008

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This is a concise meditation for a Christmas Eve Candle Light Service.

Christ, Luke 2:1-20, 52 Illustration A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Joy To The World

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 23, 2008

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The angel’s announcement to those frightened shepherds was intended to produce great joy.

Joy to the World Luke 2:10 Intro As we gather here this morning, following Christmas, I still find myself thinking back to the wonderful joy that was brought to us in the form of that perfect babe in the manger. And I think of those shepherds at work out in the fields, when the angels came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

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In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh Holy Night Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 23, 2008

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This devotional talk about the song, Oh Holy Night tells some surprising things about the origin and usage of this most familiar Christmas song.

Oh Holy Night CHCC: December 24, 2008 (Christmas Eve Devotion) INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! Tonight I want to talk about one of the best known Christmas Anthems of all time. It’s not an easy song to sing, but it has been performed all over the world … for over 150 years. This song has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary - Nothing Is Impossible For God Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 26, 2006

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God will do the impossible in us and through us as we allow faith to rise above human reasoning. As we place our total trust in God and His Word, He will work in our seemingly impossible situations.

Mary - Nothing is Impossible for God The Characters of Christmas Series By Greg Johnson November 26, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Are you facing something impossible in your life? Please draw encouragement from God and His Word today. God will do the impossible in your life as you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Souls Magnify The Lord Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

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our souls shall magnify the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God, our Savior.

Our Souls Magnify the Lord! Luke 1:46b-55 † In His Name † Grace and peace,f rom God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus, the Messiah! Hilarious News! Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, and You Sarah thought it was most amusing, Hannah realized it was a gift of God, delivering her from her misery, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

O Favored Ones Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

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The presence of GOd

Our Souls Magnify the Lord! Luke 1:46b-55 † In His Name † Grace and peace,f rom God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus, the Messiah! Hilarious News! Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, and You Sarah thought it was most amusing, Hannah realized it was a gift of God, delivering her from her misery, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

No Room In The Inn, But What About In Our Hearts? Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

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Are we so different than the people in Bethlehem

No room in the Inn, but what about in our hearts? Christmas Eve Sermon 12/24/2005 † IN HIS NAME † ON this holy night, may you see anew the gift of grace and peace, that God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ has given you. Is there room? It wasn’t a Marriott, or a Hilton. It wasn’t even a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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