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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Arrival Of The Christ-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011
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    Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord? Christ the Lord is reve

    ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-I—Luke 2:1-20 Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. The circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord are revelatory. What are the revelatory/telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
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    Ordinary people, holy times and places

    Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Cameron Bottema avatar

    The Splendor Of Christmas

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 28, 2012
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    The splendor and majesty of Jesus upon His birth.

    THE SPLENDOR OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 We are probably wrong when we paint pictures, write poetry, compose music, and preach sermons depicting the Wise Men from the East bending over the crude feeding trough in a cattle stable. That was the unique experience of the Shepherds, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Christmas Greetings

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
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    The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today.

    Christmas Greetings December 14, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today. Focus Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Supplemental Passage: ‘Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Unwrapping The Presence Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2012
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    It seems strange that God would first tell of the birth of his son to a group of shepherds. Yet, He did and there are lessons that we can glean from his declaration to them.

    1. Chemistry Professor and Chauffeur A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Phillip R. Pesebre avatar

    The Nativity: Light Over Darkness Series

    Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 3, 2012
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    The birth of Jesus of Nazareth is the good news that the promised Messiah has arrived.

    Introduction Our gospel writer Luke is a very educated man. He was not just an ordinary doctor, "At the top was the equivalent of a surgeon general of the empire. He was by law a noble, a dux (duke) or a vicarius (vicar) of the emperor. He held the title of comes archiatorum, “count of the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Through Shepherds’ Eyes Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012
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    As we peek at the shepherds out on the hills of Bethlehem that first Christmas night let’s see what we can learn from them.

    Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through SHEPHERDS’ Eyes” Luke 2:8-9, 15-17, 20 Introduction: What time is it? It is Christmastime of course. But what is Christmas a time for? For many of us it is a time of decorating, baking, cooking, cleaning, singing, sending cards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Douglas avatar

    A "Sign"? : A New View Of The Nativity Scene

    Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 8, 2012
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    God has revealed in the Christmas story a powerful "sign" of the swaddling clothes and manger which has great spiritual significance, but it has been concealed by our cultural depictions of the Nativity Scene.

    A “Sign”? : A New View of the Nativity Scene Luke 2: 1-19 As we read the Christmas story in Luke 2: 1-19, it is such a familiar passage that it is easy to just blow through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2012
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    Jesus in the song you wrote, The words are sticking in my throat, Peace on Earth Hear it every Christmas time, But hope and history won't rhyme, So what's it worth This peace on Earth – (From Peace on Earth – U2)

    Dakota Community Church December 9, 2012 Peace on Earth Luke 2:8-20 So 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Unwrapping The Very Best Gift

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012
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    The very best gift has indescribable value

    - McDonalds’ Espresso cup “Unwrap a Little JoY’ - At what moment does Christmas comes into focus? - The pinnacle point of your Christmas? • Is it shopping? • Is it the lights? • Is it the music? • Is it seeing children in the Christmas program? • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night

    Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012
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    What significance do the shepherds of Bethlehem have to us today?

    Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night Sunday, December 9, 2012 By Rev. James May Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Glamour Of Christmas

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Dec 14, 2012
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    The excitement of Christmas is still a wonderful thing today. I would like to express some things we should reflect upon this time of the year.

    The Glamour of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 I remember growing up as a young child the excitement surrounding Christmas Day. There was flashing of lights all over the city, the erecting and decorating of trees and the anticipation of the receiving of gifts. Today these things surrounds perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    Christmas: A Series Of Unlikely Events

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Dec 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,657 views

    Let us view the Christmas story through a much different lens this year as we discover the powerful impact on humanity when Jesus was born. It was indeed a series of unlikely events!

    CHRISTmas: A Series of Unlikely Events! Intro: John Lennon once said of his group the Beetles that “We are more popular than Jesus”. While it may be true that the Beetles were or even are more popular than Jesus, what is not true is that the Beetles were not nor are better known than Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Douglas avatar

    The Deeper Significance Of The Unique Bethlehem Shepherds

    Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 15, 2012
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     | 10,635 views

    The Bethlehem shepherds left their lambs being born in the fields to attend the birth of The Lamb of God who is also the Good and Great Shepherd. But, they were also unique as they pastored the Temple flocks of lambs who would die at the same place, time

    The Deeper Significance of the Unique Bethlehem Shepherds "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:8) Shepherds are correctly included in every Nativity scene and church Christmas pageant … usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How We Should Celebrate Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Myers on Dec 15, 2012
     | 4,101 views

    This sermon tells how we should celebrate Christmas with some reasons why

    How to Celebrate Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1­20 Introduction: During this season of shopping and entertaining, let's remember why Christmas is celebrated in the first place. We decorate our homes, send out cards, visit friends, buy presents, and go caroling. There are a lot of stores that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church