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  • Allen James avatar

    The Birth Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009
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    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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    Respond To The Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
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    CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT DISCOVERING A GIFT THAT IS SO INCREDIBLE THAT WE RESPOND TO IT WITH TOTAL ABANDON.

    Respond to the Presence Crave More Presence Luke 2:8-20 12/20/09 The Gentlemen’s Guide on What not to Get Your Wife for Christmas #10: A Vacuum Cleaner The only possible way to make this a cool gift would be to give the hands-down coolest vacuum cleaner of all time... which I’m afraid hasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009
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    We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

    The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of Great Joy!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009
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    Christmas message.

    Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ultimate Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2009
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    The gift of the Christ child, is the Ultimate gift from God--the ultimate cost, the ultimate impact that ultimate expanse.

    Luke 2:1-14 “The Ultimate Gift” INTRODUCTION Besides the story of Jesus’ birth, one of the most cherished Christmas stories was written by the author O Henry and entitled, “The Gift of the Magi.” Perhaps many of you have read this story and have been moved by its timeless message. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas In Ngaruawahia

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009
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    What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

    Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Eye Witness News 2 - Shepherds (Advent 2, 2009) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
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    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week two focusing on the shepherds.

    Luke 2:8-12 NIV 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cradled, Crucified, Crowned

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010
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    Everybody loves having a Cradled Christ. Saved people love having a Crucified Christ. Few want or live like He is the Crowned Christ. He has yet to crowned Lord of some lives.

    CRADLED, CRUCIFIED, CROWNED I. THE CRADLED CHRIST Luke 2: 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. A. Everybody likes the Cradled Christ 1. Helpless & Harmless 2. Cute & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
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    THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERVICE. IT IS A BRIEF CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE THAT USES CANDLES TO FORM THE NATIVITY SCENE. IT HAS AN ENDING THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND SIGNIFICANT.

    A CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT DRAMA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPBELLTON, N.B. DECEMBER 24, 2008 ORDER OF SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP: ISAIAH 9: 2, 6-7 CALL TO MEDITATION: LUKE 2:17-20 MOMENTS OF MEDITATION: SUSAN DOUCET PLAYS HARP OPENING HYMN: NO. 125 JOY TO THE WORLD RESPONSIVE READING: NO. 635 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of Peace

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 28, 2011
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    God offers PEACE (through Jesus Christ) to world right here, right now!

    Luke 2:9-14 says, “the angel of the Lord said unto them, behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born a Savior, which is Christ the Lord…there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 17, 2011
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    A short sermon that I preached after doing a Shepherds Monologue for the third Sunday of Advent.

    I opened with a monologue done from a Shepherds Prospective followed by this sermon! Read Luke 2:8-10: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    No Other Name Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2011
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1 through 52

    Luke 2: 1 – 52 No Other Name 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fear Of God Part 4

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011
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    Now, we are wrapping up our series on fear. Three weeks ago we looked at Zechariah, a saintly old man who had lived his life with unanswered prayers. Two weeks ago, we looked at Mary. The angel told her not to be afraid of God changing her plans for her l

    FEAR OF GOD Part 4 TEXT: Luke 2:8-20 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010
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    A Christmas sermon for 2009 preached the Sunday following at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

    In the Christmas gospel, we are given a word picture of that first Nativity Scene in the stable in Bethlehem. It’s a picture that has been burned into the minds of Christians and non-Christians alike. Some of you might even have one set up in your yard or in your home. We have one set up outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Love Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
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     | 7,296 views

    Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3. In this message, Dave looks at how we can reject commercialism not with words but with actions, and in so doing, show love to people God loves.

    God's Love Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 20, 2009 Mark 12:30–31 (TNIV) 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist