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  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Great Joy To All People

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    For hundreds of years, the world waited in darkness. The earth waited for God to shine His eternal Light down from heaven.

    Merry Christmas, everyone! Finally, it is Christmas. The one day out of the year we all have waited for. My daughter told me the other day that my 6 year old grandson has been getting up every morning telling her how many days are left until Christmas. Isn’t it great how excited the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Gift For You

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    The prophets of the Old Testament said: · This baby would come to save the world from sin. · This world of darkness would be given the Light that would shine forever. · This little baby would bring peace to a world in tumult, destruction and chaos.

    It is always a joy to watch children at Christmas time. Christmas morning never seems to come soon enough. Children (at any age) can become very anxious. Mankind has always looked forward to Christmas. Do you know who were the first to get excited about Christmas before it took place? Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 1,310 ratings
     | 176,139 views

    God’s choice of the lowly shepherds, as those to whom the announcement of Christ’s birth came, shows that his love is available to all on the same basis -- faith.

    [Luke 2:8-20] Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, in between televised scenes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Humility Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 218 ratings
     | 21,257 views

    Christ’s humility, displayed in the incarnation, is an example for us as his disciples.

    Well, after thirty-five days, we finally have a President-elect. How many watched the speeches on Wednesday night? How many can’t remember who won? How many don’t care who won? It’s definitely one for the history books. All during the last five weeks, we’ve been hearing that this is a great lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Christmas

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,000 views

    This Bible study on Luke reveals the power of the Christmas story

    The First Christmas Luke 2.1-20 Midweek Study 1. What is the passage about?: The gospel of Luke is unique in many ways but one of the most striking areas that this book adds to the message of scripture is the events of the birth narrative. This entire account is considered an Interchange because ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 35,905 views

    The second of a four part series with focus on the birth of Jesus

    A GIFT WORTH WAITING FOR John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Luke, chapter 2, we have the story of Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ child. I would like to talk to you about God and His timing this morning, and how Christmas, more beautifully than any other story, teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Shall We Do With This Good News

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    This sermon talks about the Good New proclaimed to the Shepherds.

    I. Introduction a. Where were you when: Moon Landing, JFK Killed, September 11th. b. The Shepherds were in a field on that Christmas day. II. Announcement of the Good News (2:8-14) a. Good News of Great Joy (10) b. What is the Good News (11) III. Action from the Good News (2:15-17) a. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Shepherds' Faith"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

    “The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 14,936 views

    I hope that this very special Christmas message will touch your heart, and that after hearing it you will find yourself a little richer in faith, a little stronger in spirit, and once again reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.

    I invite you this day to come along with me as we take a journey back in time to the holy lands of Israel. We will begin in the District of Galilee, and then the city of Nazareth, and then conclude our journey in the tiny town of Bethlehem, birthplace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear At Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 1,361 views

    Fear: What it is and how you can overcome it.

    A. FEAR AT CHRISTMAS “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas At Stody

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Defending And Upending Christmas

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,580 views

    A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

    Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth & Death Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,627 views

    There are many parallels between Jesus’ birth and His death, burial and resurrection. Thinking about them will bless your Christmas!

    What is the Christmas story? People have argued about it for 2 millennia. And what is it purpose? A recent Newsweek poll found that although 84% of Americans call themselves Christians (at least nominally), and 82% say that Jesus is the Son of God - only 67% believe that the Christmas story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Seasoning The Season Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,407 views

    The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

    Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Would Santa Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    Sermon 1 of 4: What would Santa say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Luke 2:9-11 What Would Santa Say? The following sermon is credited to one Matthew Rogers has posted on SermonCentral under the same title. I very much enjoyed his message and personalized it for our church. Introduction For the next four Sunday mornings leading up to Christmas, I want to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist