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  • Anthony Bradseth avatar

    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Makari avatar

    Beyond Human Imagination Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

    BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
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    The Joy of Christmas

    GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    They Set An Example!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,259 views

    I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 1,310 ratings
     | 177,101 views

    God’s choice of the lowly shepherds, as those to whom the announcement of Christ’s birth came, shows that his love is available to all on the same basis -- faith.

    [Luke 2:8-20] Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, in between televised scenes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Barr avatar

    Treasure This

    Contributed by John Barr on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,566 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

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Christmas At Stody

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Who defined the history of the world at the time of Jesus’ birth- Caesar Augustus or.....

    The Christmas Story Luke 2:1-14 ”In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered” (Luke 2:1) And yet today there is no record left of that census. Other than as a part of the story of a Jewish baby born that year. Story: History would have us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

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

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,155 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

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,529 views

    The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    A look at the different angels present at the first Christmas

    Touched by an Angel Angels. What would Christmas be without angels? They are an integral part of Christmas, if we didn’t have angels what would we put on the top of our trees? And what would the little ones dress up as in the Christmas play; you only need so many shepherds. The Christmas story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming Young Again

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Christmas 2001

    12/16/01 - Becoming Young Again Text: Luke 2 & Matthew 18:1-5: What is it about children that endeared themselves to Jesus? Certainly they are cute. Certainly they are innocent in their understanding of life. What impressed Jesus always was faith… Maybe that’s why Jesus came as a babe in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Steve avatar

    Candle Of Love (Salvation)

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,865 views

    Brief sermon outline on the advent season. This sermon deals with the candle of Love.

    1. I Corinthians 13-The love candle. All of our previous weeks have worked in concert with this love candle. -Light love candle. 2. Now we take this idea of these four candles and they are all focused around the one candle in the center the candle of salvation. The Hope in Salvation. The Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    No Room In The Inn

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 33,779 views

    OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

    NO ROOM IN THE INN Luke 2:1-18 OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. I. The Natural Reason there was no room for Christ in the Inn. A. The reasons why there was no room in the inn. 1. Undoubtedly Bethlehem’s inn was full because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    The Surprise Guest Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

    THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Worship Like The Shepherds

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the shepherds and responding by worshiping God

    Worship Like the Shepherds ¡V Luke 2:8-20 Steve Simala Grant ¡V Dec. 8/9, 2001 Intro: I want you to think about God. Just for a moment, concentrate on God in your mind. Use your imagination if you like, or reflect on God¡¦s characteristics, or meditate on all that God has done for you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist