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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 3: The Angels Announce Christ's Birth

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
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    AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH

    A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT. “When Mary was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Depend On God, But Can He Depend On Us

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 8, 2007
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    Being trustworthy and obedient

    We can depend on God, but Can He depend on us The Scripture Luke 1:1-38 The Sermon Reading these two stories there is a slogan about a candy bar that comes to mind. Mounds and Almond Joy, years ago pumped into the minds of candy eaters that sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy To The World!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
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    Christmas message about the good news bringing great joy.

    Joy to the World! Luke 2:8-12, Philippians 4:4-5 December 3, 2006 You know what I’ve discovered about myself? And I’m not proud to admit it. But the fact of the matter is that I have found myself turning into a bit of a grinch sometimes during the holiday season. The time of year when there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    #3 - What We Can Learn From The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
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    No one is too insignificant to have a personal experience of God.

    Lessons of the Christmas Story #3 – What We Can Learn from the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 24, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) The most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts. So here they are, the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Perfect Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 15, 2007
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    What makes any gift perfect - what makes God’s gift,his son, perfect for all of us?

    The Perfect Christmas Gift I don’t know about you but I find it almost impossible to buy presents for people, particularly at Christmas. I seem to wander around the shops for hours getting more and more frustrated - then I finish up buying something I saw in the first shop I was in three or four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
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    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent.

    A Reason for Hope Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 Shalom, good people. Give me a moment for my head to clear and I will tell you a glorious story. My name is Zechariah and I am a priest from the hill country of Judea. My wife, Elizabeth, is herself the daughter of a priest—and so I am doubly blessed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
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    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

    A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Favour

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
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    Mary was highly favoured because she was called according to God’s Purpose; that favour resulted in her being overshadowed by God’s Presence and favour led to her experience God’s Performance. We can all experience the favour of God.

    Introduction: We are still in the Year of Increase & Filling. Today I want us to see how this increase takes place by understanding the favour of God. Mary was highly favoured because she was called according to God’s Purpose; that favour resulted in her being overshadowed by God’s Presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christmas Is About The Lord Jesus Christ

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
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    JESUS IS TRULY WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT

    THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2: 1-16 Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a pleasant time at the end of the year. It’s a time when people seem to focus on others a little bit more than at other times of the year. Christmas has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
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    D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

    Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know Ebenezer Scrooge

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007
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     | 7,445 views

    Selfishness

    Do You Know Ebenezer Scrooge? Scriptures: Luke 2:8-12; Joshua 6:10-16, 20; John 14:1-2; 2 Cor. 5:17 Introduction This is the time of year when our younger children are most excited. There is a feeling of Christmas in the air. The stores are full of Christmas decorations and “potential” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joint Praise

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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    Giving God the Praise

    Joint Praise Introduction Last week I started our story talking about a question of doubt. I told you about Zacharias and Mary and their interactions with the angel Gabriel. In the beginning of the story, the message was delivered to two separate individuals and there were two similar, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Questions

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    Questions About Christmas Season

    1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. - Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. “That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age” (Luke 3:21-23). - Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007
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    Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

    Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Surprising Words Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
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     | 4,885 views

    God’s power is at work whenever the gospel is preached. If he could do the things we read about here in Luke 2, there’s nothing he can’t achieve.

    You may have heard this story before. A chauffeur had been driving a chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same speech time and time again. Finally he said to the professor as they were driving to the next engagement, "Professor, I reckon I could give your speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican