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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    And Life Goes On... The Day After Christmas 2010

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 7, 2011
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    As followers of Jesus we are to follow His example and live out our new birth in the world around us.

    And Life Goes On… The Day After Christmas 2010: Luke 2:21-40 Intro: Guess what? Only 364 more sleeps till Christmas! Anybody counting down?? I found a couple things I thought I’d share this morning: Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus Santa lives at the North Pole... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lightsabres And Beach Towels

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
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    700 teeangers at boarding school sit in an evening chapel service that they have not chosen to come to. This Candlemass sermon (with lots of props) seeks to present the Gospel to them

    Today is sometimes called “Candlemass” This morning at mass at my own church, we had candles EVERYWHERE. It was a pyromaniacs dreams - On the altar, under the altar, behind the altar, on the window sills, in every spare space and in people’s hands - Candles. Why? It goes back ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010
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    This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

    Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,569 views

    Tell me the story of Jesus, the Messiah

    A bus driver and a pastor were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Simeon's Song

    Contributed by Nathan Began on Apr 24, 2010
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    Sermon for Christmas time describing what it would have been like for Simeon.

    Luke 2:21-40 How many here remember as a kid waiting most of the year to get what you got for Christmas? I grew up in a family that worked hard for what they had. And if I wanted something big I either worked hard for it or waited till Christmas. Growing up this way taught me a lot about how real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The Candles That Are More Than Just Wax....

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 15,842 views

    Using the different candles found in a trad. church as visual images to unpack what it means for Jesus to be Light of the World. preached 2/10/2010

    Candlemas "Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girl friend. 'Why, when I went a-courting young ladies, I never carried a lantern. I always went in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Story Of Simeon - Preparing For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007
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    As we look forward to Christmas what are we searching for - will our eyes discern the Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem

    Who is excited about tomorrow/ What are you excited about In under 24 hours time the waiting will be over and Christmas will be upon us. And all those presents that you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about can be opened. Every family has different traditions, for example in Jayne’s family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You See Him?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    Simeon was one who was blessed to see the Christ Child. Both his character and desire produced his reward. If we are to see Christ we need to have these qualities in our lives.

    DO YOU SEE HIM? Introduction: We’ve all heard the slogan: “Jesus the reason for the season.” But while millions see the tinsel and the holiday lights, few see Him for Whom the holiday is held. When Christ was born in Bethlehem, few saw the Messiah though His coming had been prophesied again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

    LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me A Reason To Shout

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 5,410 views

    Advent sermon on the joy of Christ’s birth.

    GIVE ME A REASON TO SHOUT Luke 2:8-38 December 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A few weeks ago the Panthers played on Thursday night and Pastor Josh and I went along with Dave Lawlor and another friend. We had a great time and really appreciated the gift of the tickets. Pastor Josh and I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,606 views

    What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

    OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 3 The Arrival Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 20, 2009
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    What will you do if you don’t get what you want on the Big Day you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    One thing that can’t be avoided when getting ready for the Big Day is, the Big Day will come, but will we be ready for its arrival? When Jesus arrived on this earth it seemed few were ready. No welcome party, no diplomats, no hotel, no bed. It seemed nothing and no one was ready for the arrival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    They Never Saw It Coming

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 21, 2009
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     | 2,828 views

    God sent Someone on a secret mission. The operative’s arrival had to be kept a secret from at least three groups of people or all of humanity could be in jeopardy. Yet the secret was let out to a select few. Who were they and why they were told of the mis

    (WWII resistance snuck into France—they must arrive undetected) It is an ordinary evening in Palestine. Whether December or April, it doesn’t matter. Skies are dark and hearts darker. Though the people can’t see it, a blanket lies over the land called “Beautiful.” Were it visible, the people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Allen James avatar

    The Birth Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009
     | 3,695 views

    The fourth message in The Song of Heaven series explores Luke 2:1-32 and "The Birth of the Savior."

    The Birth of the Savior • Luke 2:1-32 • Dec 19-20 Lo, in the silent night / A Child to God is born And all is brought again / That ere was lost or lorn. Could but thy soul, O man, / Become a silent night! God would be born in thee / And set all things aright. 15th Century Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For A New Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
     | 3,952 views

    BELIEVING IN THE HOPE THAT THERE IS MORE IS CRITICAL IF WE ARE TO CRAVE MORE PRESENCE.

    Hope for a New Presence Luke 2:21-38 12/6 INTRODUCTION As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up right." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. USA! Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas. * In Italy they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance