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  • Tom Lawson avatar

    It Was Not A Silent Night

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,620 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

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Celebrating And Embracing God's Salvation

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    When we gather as the church, we -gather to celebrate and embrace God’s salvation!

    The Sunday School teacher was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at the class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes today is Palm Sunday.” “That’s fantastic!” the teacher replied. “Does anyone know what next ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,375 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
     | 12,246 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
     | 25,316 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
     | 5,873 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

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    A Christmas Reality Check

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,638 views

    Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

    A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: Simeon And Anna Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,012 views

    This is about Simeon’s and Anna’s encounter with Jesus in the Temple.

    We’ve been looking at God encounters: Abe, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They pointed to the Messiah (Christ). We turn now to encounters in the NT; encounters with Christ. Outside of the shepherds, this is the first one. Read Luke 2:21-38. Verse 21 was eight days after ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 194 ratings
     | 19,752 views

    In the Christmas season we should take time to realize the fullness of why Christ came to earth.

    This morning, before we finish our gathering together and head into this final week before Christmas, we will have an opportunity to declare in song that marvelous refrain…“Joy to the World, the Lord has come let earth receive her King.” For there is a joy, a deep, divine joy that beckons our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You See In Christmas?

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    Contemplating the timeless truths of Christmas

    Most likely every one of us who have come together on this special morning have, in the past several days caught at least a glimpse of a familiar scene… that is, THE NATIVITY SCENE… some form of representing the birth of Jesus, God the Son… the savior of all creation. - Perhaps in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Silent Night, Holy Night

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    A look at the holiness and simplicity of Christmas

    …Thanks for those special songs. What a joy it is to gather on this Christmas Eve night. It’s a night in which I always find myself touched by songs like these and filled with the wonder of it all. One song that particularly struck me recently was “Silent Night, Holy Night.” THOSE VERY WORDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 669 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. WHERE ELSE WOULD A KING BE BORN? LUKE 2:1-7 1. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem? - Commanded by Caesar. “A decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . . so all went . . . everyone to his own city” (2:1, 3). - Predicted. “But you Bethlehem . . . out of you will come . . . the One to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    For Unto You Is Born This Day , A Savior Who Is Christ The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,460 views

    The sermon is about the purpose of the birth of the Saviour namely to save us from 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.SCOURGE 5.SUFFERING 6.SHAME 7.SCARCITY

    FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY , A SAVIOR WHO IS CHRIST THE LORD ******************************************************************* OUTLINE 1.SINS 2.SICKNESS 3.SORROW 4.SCOURGE 5.SUFFERING 6.SHAME 7.SCARCITY THE MESSAGE FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY , A SAVIOR WHO IS CHRIST THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    8 Days After Christmas

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    At Jesus’ circumcision we see that already He’s having an incredible impact...truly all things are made new. This New Year’s Message focuses on what Simeon did right in his response to the Messiah’s coming. Very helpful outline. Powerpoint at website.

    8 Days After Christmas Luke 2:21-28 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Today is the 8th day after Christmas, as it was the 8th in the temple in our text. This is when circumcision would take place, and the naming of the child. Jesus’ name had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,119 views

    Regardless of your circumstances, if you have Jesus Christ who is the joy of Christmas then everything will be alright.

    Sunday Morning, December 19th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome....... My family and I want to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas, and trust you all will have the joy of Christmas, and a wonderful New Year. In six more days it will be Christmas day, and by now you all should have finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God