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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Things Aren't Always What They Seem

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

    A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Where Is The Love? (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    A complete order of service and talks for a Christmas Day All Age Celebration- building up to a rap of ’where is the love?’. Answer: "it’s in the manger, yo!"

    Order of service- Christmas day 2003 Props: camcorder, nativity set (minus Jesus), Jesus hidden somewhere near manger (or have Him re-appear) reindeer hat, tacky singing Santa, readers, audio going into pa, jokes 10am Carols playing as folks come in. Welcome & Happy Christmas! - jokes Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Evangelism: Shepherd Style Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,438 views

    We can learn a lesson from the Shepherds: We have encountered the life-changing power of Jesus, as are called to share our experience of the Newborn King with all those we meet.

    “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2) Thus begins the prophet Isaiah’s description of the Messiah. When the Messiah comes, those who feel like they’ve been walking around in the dark will be bathed in light, such as the brightness of day. I wonder if that’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Christmas Day - Its Implications

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

    Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

    SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Beehler avatar

    On The Tree, Not Under It

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Christmas Eve sermon

    On the Tree, Not Under It Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Many of you will arise early, either on your own or by your kids, to open presents placed under the tree. Now I’m sure that we all have received some gifts at Christmas that we could never use or maybe couldn’t figure what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Welcoming Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

    When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    We must open our heart to God’s plan.

    liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Mary Factor: Pondering Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19).

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 2:19, 51 1. Mary pondered after the Shepherd’s visit, outside influence. "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart" (Luke 2:19). 2. Mary pondered after twelve year old Jesus taught in the temple, inside influence. "His mother kept all these sayings in ...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
     | 10,317 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

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Proper Reaction To Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Presents, Parties, This shcool event, that event over there, pretty songs. Christmas is not because of those things, lets take a look at what Christmas really is

    Luke 2:8-20 The proper reaction to Christmas! Introduction Opening: I now you have all been busy with doing Christmas. Buying this buying that, this party that party, decorating the house, cooking. But why are we doing all this What is the purpose? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...the Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    Part of the Chirstmas Wonder PowerPak.

    THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    3 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,412 views

    "You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

    What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    The Shepherds Shepherd

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,544 views

    From the shepherds we learn early in the Christmas story that Jesus came for the lowly.

    The Shepherds Shepherd Luke 2:8-20 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION - Fitting this morning we look at the lower places of human society and see both people and God. Shepherds are popular parts in the Christmas dramas around the world. - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The First Christmas

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,817 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