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  • Harold Wanton avatar

    I Got Good News!

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    This traditional message of the gospel(good news), is still effective today.

    Let us consider the time before the birth of Jesus Christ. After the book of Malachi, centuries have passed by. The Jews had based their expectations on numerous Old Testament promises. Over the years various figures had came and went, some even claiming to be the Messiah, others were regarded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Obligations

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    What Obligations do you and I have concerning: Christmas, God, The Church?

    Christmas: The Word for the day is, …OBLIGATION Can anyone tell me the definition of Obligation? 1. A moral or legal duty. 2. A binding promise. 3. A debt of gratitude We are all familiar with the Christmas story. Lets read the scripture in today’s lesson and study this word, …Obligation. LUKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Errol Joseph avatar

    How To Age With Grace

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 15,365 views

    Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

    DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is There Any Room?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Christmas in July

    First Monday weekend in Canton is an interesting experience. For those of you who have been, you know what I am talking about. There are acres and acres of booths both in pavilions and open air that are filled with people selling anything imaginable, and probably a few things beyond our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Barr avatar

    Treasure This

    Contributed by John Barr on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    People are seeking. Many think they must abandon the past to move forward. Others think they must idol worship the past to have honor for the future. The truth is neither. Mary pondered and treasured the things concerning Jesus. Maybe we can learn a

    Treasure’s Abounding Luke 2:19;51 This week has been filled with many activities moving toward closure. As I packed boxes, officiated at a funeral, planned a baby dedication sermon and service I was thinking, reflecting and rejoicing. Today we do 3 things that call for celebration. 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Make Room For Him Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,638 views

    This is a Christmas sermon.

    Thousands of sermons on this most familiar passage have been preached. We know it well. Linus quotes it in Charlie Brown’s Christmas special. Read Luke 2:1-20. Jesus entered life in the shadow of a “No Vacancy” sign and not much has changed in our world. We often deride the unnamed innkeeper. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ponderings

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,107 views

    The impact of meditating on meaningful events in our lives.

    Ponderings 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Elder avatar

    A Sheppard's Story

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 209 ratings
     | 54,685 views

    the story of Jesus and his birth told through the eyes of a sheppard

    "A Shepherd’s Story" Luke 2:8-20 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 angel said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Was Not A Silent Night

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,898 views

    The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

    It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,642 views

    If we could choose what we wanted for Christmas... would it be peace on earth?

    Peace On Earth - Christmas 2002 12/21/02 Opening Statement…. What do you want for Christmas? If you could have one thing….if you could have anything you desire for Christmas this year, what would it be? Think about that statement for a few moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    And It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,392 views

    This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

    “AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 25,421 views

    Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

    CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Rice avatar

    Motherhood: What Really Matters

    Contributed by Randy Rice on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    God’s plan for mothers and what it really takes for women to fulfill God’s high calling of motherhood.

    “Motherhood: What Really Matters” *Luke 2:1-51 Introduction Statement: Motherhood, think about its blessing, joys, sorrows, challenges and triumphs. There’s no greater ecstasy than her holding her new born, and no greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Redemption Fee

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    Why did Jesus need to be redeemed?

    Thornage 11-01-04 Presentation of Christ in the Temple With all the festivities going on around Christmas, it is easy to make the mistake that Jesus was a Christian. But He wasn’t - He was an Orthodox Jew. Story: When I was younger, I used to wonder why on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Love In Advent

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,166 views

    This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

    Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational