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Go For The Gulp Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

based on 12 ratings

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50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - MARY If we are going to see our dreams become a reality then we have to learn to STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!

A nation that has suffered under Saddam Hussain’s oppressive hand is getting its first taste of freedom; people are beginning to dream again. Over the last few weeks we have been watching American and coalition forces strive to bring freedom to the Iraqi people. By air and land the Republican ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank-You Mom!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 9, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Motherhood is full of laughter and tears. A look at one of the favorite mothers in the Bible makes this very clear.

Thank-you Mom! 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Reading Have you seen the play, Fiddler on the Roof? At one point Tevea’s oldest daughter is getting married and Tevea and Golden sing a song in the background. The last chorus refrain says, “Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years. One season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misunderstanding Mary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 247 ratings

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Many times we can misunderstand Mary’s role in the redemption story. Let’s look at how God used Mary to bring His salvation to His people.

Misunderstood Mary It’s not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I recently came across a 90’s version of “The Night Before Christmas.” Let me read just part of it to you: Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck... How to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 1,325 ratings

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In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Luke 2:22, Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Something can happen when Christ comes to your Bethlehem. Something will change you from what you were to what you can become.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO BETHLEHEM Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.1-16; Luke 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. "I’ve been good for six months now," he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out "six months" and wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas At Stody

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 6, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Who defined the history of the world at the time of Jesus’ birth- Caesar Augustus or.....

The Christmas Story Luke 2:1-14 ”In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered” (Luke 2:1) And yet today there is no record left of that census. Other than as a part of the story of a Jewish baby born that year. Story: History would have us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Mary, A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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Mother’s Day Sermon. A look at Mary as a model for motherhood in our world today.

Mary, A Model of Motherhood Luke 1:26-38 Mother’s Day holds its share of joys and sorrows. Many of us have (or have had) good mothers and carry a multitude of pleasant memories. However, some of us have lost our mothers, some at a young age, and thus this day holds positive memories but also a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

based on 290 ratings

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The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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We must open our heart to God’s plan.

liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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"For nothing is impossible with God."

The events described in Scripture regarding the birth of Christ actually happened. It begins in the home of a young girl named Mary who lived almost 2,000 years ago in the Town of Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and it culminates with the visit of the Magi and the subsequent flight into Egypt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Serving Without Fear

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Often, we fear what we cannot see. Perhaps we are afraid to truly follow where God leads because we can’t see where we are going and are afraid. But God, in Christ has brought light into the world to illuminate our path and show us the way so that we ma

Serve Without Fear – Luke 1: 67 - 79 Intro: Old cemetery surrounded by stone wall. A large pecan tree stood very close by the wall. – 2 boys went behind the wall to pick up nuts and sort them, “One for you; one for me.” - Another boy happens by the cemetery and overhears the sorting. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Got Good News!

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Jun 30, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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This traditional message of the gospel(good news), is still effective today.

Let us consider the time before the birth of Jesus Christ. After the book of Malachi, centuries have passed by. The Jews had based their expectations on numerous Old Testament promises. Over the years various figures had came and went, some even claiming to be the Messiah, others were regarded by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Apostolic

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