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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 36,931 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

    Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Telling Of The Good News. Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,316 views

    Understanding what the Good News of Christmas is Christ.

    Title: Telling of the Good News. Theme: Understanding what the Good News of Christmas is Christ. Text: Luke 2:8-21 8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Shepherd were probably the most unlikely people to be presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Away In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,525 views

    Christmas

    AWAY IN A MANGER (LUKE 2:1-21) The second last day of our 2003 summer vacation in Canada was a disaster. Our plan was to visit Doris’ alma mater in Kingston and then head to Montreal and Quebec, but we had no hotel reservations beyond Toronto. My wife had said, “Let’s not plan. Let’s make it an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go, Tell It On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,453 views

    Christmas

    GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAINS (LUKE 2:8-20) The two weekends before Christmas are the busiest days of the year for the mall and the stores, for ordering and mailing, and for dining and catering. In Southern California alone, more than 20 million cards and letters and 1.5 million packages are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,328 views

    Learn the story behind the writing of the famous carol and the points of application from the message of the carol

    Everyone loves the Christmas carols! Today I am starting a series of messages based on the stories behind the writing of the carols, and the message in the carols themselves. Take your hymnal and turn to hymn 98. The first carol we shall study is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”. Look down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 28,916 views

    This is a Christmas Sermon of Joy.

    Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News Read Luke 2:1-14 1” And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hark The Herald Angels Sing

    Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,484 views

    Angels exist and act in ways to point us to Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The reality of the spiritual realm seems to be readily accepted by the majority these days. And this is good news for mission minded Believers because it provides opportunities for sharing our faith. And the Bible has much to say about the activity of beings in the spiritual realm. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The After Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    A message to be preached after Christmas. I preached it on Dec. 28th last year.

    THE AFTER CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2:8-20 INTRO: Thomas Tusser wrote, “Christmas comes but once a year, and with it comes the glitter and gaiety of the Christmas spirit. But what of the day after Christmas, when the presents all have gone from under the tree, the festivities have ended, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Still Of The Night

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

    In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Welcome To Our World

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
     | 2,488 views

    This sermon was used with video clips from the Peanuts Christmas video.

    There is a little guy some of us never think about except at Christmas. He is short. He has a little round head. He doesn’t have much hair. He seems to always be on the wrong side of the ball in life. If you have ever paid much attention to the cartoon strip Peanuts, than you know that Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Time Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,588 views

    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

    A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonderful Gift Of Propogation Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    On the eve of Christmas, we will take a closer look at what it means when the prophecy, purity and promise have been fulfilled. We will see that God’s designed and desired response for us is one of propagation (widely telling and sharing of all that has

    Heavenly Messages of Christmas #4: “The Wonderful Gift of PROPAGATION” INTRODUCTION: When something new or exciting happens, what do you do? When something unbelievable has just occurred, how do you react? What if your favorite team wins the Super Bowl? What if the love of your life just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Savior Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    Christmas Day message. Though in unexpected arrival, Christ most assuredly is the One and Only Savior of the World. Leads into Communion.

    CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 4: “An Unlikely Savior” Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Todd, BBC 12/25/2005 AM INTRO: Chuck Swindoll tells of a legend about when Satan and his demons were having a Christmas party. As the demonic guests were departing, one grinned and said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    How To Celebrate Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,379 views

    How to celebrate Christmas

    Sermon Scripture: Luke 2:120 How to Celebrate Christmas 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. Some celebrate a portion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Wanton avatar

    I Got Good News!

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,790 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