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What The Stable And Your Heart Have In Common

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Dec 16, 2001

based on 471 ratings

| 16,079 views

It doesn’t matter where Christ was born if he has not been born in our hearts

Lk.2:1-7 To compare the birth of Christ at Bethlehem with his birth in our hearts "The birth of Christ means little or nothing to us if he has not been born in our heart" 1. God has not left this world without a yearly witness of the birth of his son 2. This time of year the witness that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is This Really Good News? Series

Contributed by William Fix on Dec 16, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 4,180 views

In a time of Christmas pageants and packages we are faced with the question,"Is This Really Good News For all of Us Today?" I hope after today’s message you will say, "Oh Yes, this is really good news."

Many of us remember performing in a Christmas musicale at church or school. You may even remember the part you played or perhaps you remember that you forgot some of your lines. Or maybe you remember the charge you used to get on Christmas morning when you would wake up early and begin exploring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Exciting Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 10,341 views

It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Usable

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 5,555 views

This message asks the question as to whether or not we are willing to be used in God’s work as Mary was when the angel confronted her with the opportunity to bear the child Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Title: “Are You Usable?” Introduction: I’m afraid that too many times this story is read with skepticism. It’s a story that sounds good to read at church during Christmas time, but are we really sure that this story is true. An angel showing up in a very poor part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 80 ratings

| 12,389 views

A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Room For Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

based on 70 ratings

| 15,920 views

Make room for Jesus during the busy Christmas season.

Making Room "Don't Crowd Christ Out of Christmas" There is a new movie on the shelves at video stores around town. The movie is last winter's big hit, Jingle All the Way. The movie shows us how a successful Christmas is closely tied to getting the right gift for our loved ones -- no matter what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Wonderful Song Of Praise

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

based on 111 ratings

| 8,250 views

A sermon to exalt Jesus and put into perspective the true motive and character of Mary

The Song of Mary Luke 1:46-55 What is so special about Mary? Should she be an object of our worship because she was chosen to be the mother of our Lord? Should she be looked upon as a mediator (go between) when we pray? There is not an ounce of scripture that instructs us to do so. In fact the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Hated Christmas

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

based on 125 ratings

| 11,967 views

Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Dream Come True

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

based on 324 ratings

| 27,601 views

Like Simeon we need to realize that if all we had was Jesus Christ, that would be enough; with Jesus, our life is complete and we can be content.

Children often dream about things they would like to do in the future. I suspect traveling in space as an astronaut, playing football in the NFL, making the Olympic figure skating team, or driving a $100,000 sports car are some of the more popular ones. When I was growing up, I dreamed of being the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35, Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Praise And Proclaim

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

based on 67 ratings

| 8,146 views

When Anna sees Jesus, she praises and proclaims the Messiah.

A novel, a movie, a television show, each has a cast of major characters and minor characters. Often the mark of a good story is a strong supporting cast, where the minor characters make an important contribution to the overall plot. For example, think back to The Beverly Hillbillies. Now, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Animals

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

based on 120 ratings

| 19,834 views

Jesus was born among animals, and they play a more major role than we realize in the Bible.

CHRISTMAS ANIMALS based on Luke 2:1-20 By Pastor Glenn Pease The angels, the shepherds, and the wise men, along with Mary and Joseph, dominate the scene around the Christ-child, who gave the world the gift of Christmas. But animals also play a role in the greatest story ever told. Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angelic Anthem

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

based on 109 ratings

| 6,127 views

This message looks at the role of the angels in the first Christmas.

THE ANGELIC ANTHEM based on Luke 2:8-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Louis Pasteur, the French chemist, was the first to suspect that man's major enemies were invisible. He advanced the theory that all disease is caused by microscopic organisms called germs. His theory was challenged because some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift For The Lowliest Servants (Shepherds)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

based on 134 ratings

| 6,311 views

The story of the faithful shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth shows us how God in grace can give the greatest blessings to the humblest of servants.

THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Proclaimed: His Birth

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 29, 2000

based on 56 ratings

| 4,728 views

A Christmas sermon

An unusually hot wind drove sand like needles into the faces of two dusty travelers as they made their way over yet another knoll. As his robe slapped viciously about his ankles, the man peered out from beneath his mantle at the small village that had been their destination. From this distance, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Orthodox

The Journey Of The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 1, 2000

based on 124 ratings

| 11,953 views

What is the right way bibilically to respond to a Word from the Lord?

Introduction . . . Christmas is about journeys. There was the journey of: · The Shepherds – from the fields to the stable · The Wise Men – from distant lands – following a star · Mary & Joseph – from Nazareth to Bethlehem · Jesus – from His home in Heaven to a bed in a barn We often journey at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

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