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If Rock's Could Talk

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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A third person Christmas narrative told from the perspective of a rock watching the comings and goings of a millenia of people around Bethlehem.

Year by year we faithfully return to these passages to consider this Christmas story. Most of you have heard the story from childhood on, that the Son of God was born, not in a palace but a stable. So common in this story that we see portions of it painted is store windows, broadcast on TV shows ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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A first person Christmas narrative focussing on the prophecy of Simeon when the Christ Child is brought to the temple.

a) Oops - Waiting. I have been waiting here... It is not an unusual thing to a Jew... waiting that is. For 400 years we waited in Egypt... for 40 years we wandered the desert...for years we waited for a king... for centuries we have waited in exile... we have waited under the Babylonians, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Post Christmas Blues

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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How Mary & Joseph over-came The Post Christmas Blues”

The Post Christmas Blues Inventory is being done - Stores - Church - US News & World Report Born-Again Makes Little Difference In Behavior Roper poll The behavior of born-again Christians after their conversions experience is not very different from what it was before In fact, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And Character In Christmas

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Dec 10, 2006

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The gift of Christmas has not changed,only the people, this sermon looks into the characters that contributed to the first Christmas

Christ and Character in Christmas (Luk 2:6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (Luk 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Meets Us Where We Are Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

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God’s love is accessible to every person on every rung of the social ladder.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 3 of 5) He Meets Us Where We Are Luke 2:8-20 Dec. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Frustration...peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006

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Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Came To Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

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Jesus shows His love for us by walking with us as we are, where we are.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 2 of 5) He Came to Us Luke 2:1-7 Dec. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A We’ve just sang, "O Little Town of Bethlehem": Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 11, 2006

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The holy angles were proclaiming peace on Earth, we hear this and we often think of the Christmas song based on this Scripture. It is recorded in the Scriptures for more than just a song, God was speaking to us...

Luke 2:13- 14. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! The holy angles were proclaiming peace on Earth, we hear this and we often think of the Christmas song based on this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

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Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Good News At Christmas

Contributed by Richard Crow on Dec 12, 2006

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The world is filled with so much bad news, it is refreshing to hear some really good news. Good News! There has been a New Birth in Bethlehem!

Good News Luke 2:10-11 Good News!!! Walking along the beach, John tripped over a half buried kerosene lantern. He rubbed its side and sure enough, a genie materialized. "I can’t grant your wishes, I don’t work like other genies" explained the freed spirit, "But since it is Christmastime, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Difficulties That Disturb Your Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 13, 2006

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Enjoying Christ as Prince of Peace in our lives by following the example of Joseph and Mary that first Christmas.

We’re in the series, "What Christ Came to Give." In the first message of the series we talked about how Christ came to give us HOPE, and last week we saw that Christ came to bring us THE PRESENCE OF GOD. Today we’re going to talk about how Christ came to give us PEACE and we’re going to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Have you ever wondered why God would chose shepherds? Why not Rabbis, priests, King Herod, or the High Priest himself?

Why Shepherds? Scripture Reading: Luke 2:820 Last week we heard about the birth of John the Baptist and that he was the forerunner to Jesus. He was called from the womb to prepare the way for our Lord. This morning we are going to look at shepherds. Shepherds were not really important in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Candle Lighting Service

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 14, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Candle lighting service using poems, congregational singing, and a short sermon.

CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE Dec. 17, 2006 Prayer Hymn: 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful Poem: O Come O come and let us, to that first Christmas return And allow the Holy Spirit to cause our hearts to burn As we realize anew that Jesus is the reason For the true joy and happiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints Of Love Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 14, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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A Savior is born! But it wasn’t easy! Discover the obstcles God’s love overcame in this Christmas Eve message from Luke 2.

“Footprints of Love” Luke 2:1-11 Tomorrow you will all do what you’ve been waiting to do for 364 days: open your presents! And I’m not just speaking to the children at this point, Mr. “I-Can’t-Wait-To-Play-My-Son’s-New-Video-Game.” I bet you’re excited, too, aren’t you? Admit it – you can’t wait ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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