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Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What The Incarnation Says To Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Eyes Of Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2003

based on 63 ratings

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Third in a series of sermons for Advent. See Christmas and advent through the eyes of the shepherds who first heard the news of Jesus birth.

Advent 3 – Through the Eyes of Christmas A Shepherds Eyes Luke 2:8-20 Some Shepherds. That’s how the bible describes these men: “some shepherds.” No names, no titles, no standouts – just some shepherds. Yet to these men came the first declaration of the greatest event in human history. “There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 4, 2005

based on 632 ratings

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The birth of Christ resulted in three things

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 4, 2005 Introduction This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The First Christmas

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Dec 6, 2005

based on 31 ratings

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We are approaching one of my favorite times of the year,"Christmas". Have you ever considered the first Christmas service? Let’s look to God’s Word and see what that first Christmas was like.

(A)Where Did The First Christmas Message Come From? Contrary to the opinion of some people,the First Christmas message was not proclaimed by the pope at the Vatican, nor did it originate in Oklahoma, or Springfield, Mo. Further more it was not produced in Hollywood, No, oddly enough it didn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Does Christmas Change My World

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 7, 2005

based on 234 ratings

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Christmas as we celebrate it in America won’t change anything, but Christmas as the celebration of "The Word Become Flesh" will bring us love, peace and purpose in our lives.

How Does Christmas Change My World? Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 3:16 and other selected scriptures Theme: The birth of Christ brings love, peace and purpose to our lives Seed: multiple sermons from other pastors and personal study. Purpose: To challenge the listeners to allow Christ into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 7, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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We can discover the wonder of God when we do as the shepherds did so long ago.

Discover the Wonder Luke 2:8-20 (NLT) That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, 10 but the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Merry Easter (And Happy Christmas)

Contributed by Todd Anderson on Dec 8, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day sermon or homily using an extended illustration from "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" to show how many miss(ed) Christ’s first coming and how we need to be ready for his Second Coming in power.

Title: Merry Easter! (a Christmas eve or Christmas day homily) While bagging groceries years ago in a supermarket during highschool I found it fun to mess with customers minds and say things like: “Have a Day! And hear them automatically respond: “You Too!” It was especially fun around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas A-Z

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 9, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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An All Age Christmas Service talk covering the A-Z of Christmas. A- S are covered in the worship and songs and then this talk covers T-Z. Email me for the order of service, PPT & full talk with formatting

Ewen’s talk for Christmas A-Z All Age Worship. 11 Dec 2005 am PPT as Ewen walks up- reveals Christmas A-Z T- is not for trouble! You see- this is not just a nice story! (PPT takes you to Nativity page) This is what T is for: T- IS FOR TRUE (PPT) Some people think this is too good a story to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Believing The Incredible Series

Contributed by Lee Johnson on Dec 9, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Lucy’s opening of the wardrobe into a new world can symbolize the opportunity for our hearts to connect with God. No matter what our situation, trial, or need, God is only a blink away. Open the door . . . see the light.

Title: “Believing the Incredible” Is it possible that someone can open a door and enter into a new world? The truth about our existence is that there is another world near us. And this world is not so visible, but it is the one that we’ve always hoped for, where life-purpose and adventure are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knee Deep In Sheep

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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For Advent III, preached at First Baptist of Gaithersburg, MD. "We may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep, it is joy we reap". God in Christ transforms the ordinariness of everyday, humdrum life.

We may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep – it is joy we shall reap. Did you get all that? Too many rhyming words? Ah, but every one of them is important. Listen again: we may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep – it is joy we shall reap. Now you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Angels Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 11, 2005

based on 33 ratings

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Hearing this very familiar Christmas story from a new perspective. What happens now after we’ve heard the angels sing?

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of the Angels Luke 2: 8-20 1. Christmas is certainly the season for concerts and musicals! Here is just a very small sample of Christmas events taking place right now in the Seattle area: • The customary Nutcracker ballet. • A Christmas Carol at the ACT Theatre. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

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