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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

The Gift Of A Sign Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 11, 2005

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The Third sermon in the Advent series,

December 11, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Sign Introduction: - Everyday we see signs all around us - to give us direction; instruction; information; even warnings. - Sometimes those signs are clear, maybe too clear: On a helmet mounted mirror used by US cyclists - REMEMBER, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008

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In the midst of the Christmas rush, Christ is oftentimes left out as we forget that it is His birthday we are celebrating. The precise meaning of that first Christmas is clear: God came to earth in human form.

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Christ of Christmas Lk 2:1-14 More than 2000 years ago there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity.... Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived, that was during His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2018

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A devotion for our communion time at the Candle light service.

(This devotion was given in preparation for the communion service at our Candle-light worship. I sat in front of a crude manger holding my guitar and alternately speaking and singing verses from the song). Christmas Eve 1932, Robert McGimsey attended midnight church service in New York City and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Jesus Exist Before He Was Born? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 8, 2008

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This message examines how Jesus existed before he was in Mary’s womb.

Traditionally, people have always enjoyed celebrating birthdays. Even as a nation we celebrate the birthdays of individuals who throughout history have made an impact on the United States. In January we will honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on His birthday. In February we will honor ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Hope Of Christmas Never Fades Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2008

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This message examines how we can keep the joy and hope of Christmas every day of our lives.

In the days leading up to Christmas our expectations are high and a sense of joy fills our hearts. We often are much like children in the fact we dream of Santa Claus and his glittering gifts of joy and peace. But what happens after Christmas? Well the tree dries up, the decorations are taken down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Still Seek, The World Still Hates, And God Still Saves Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

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The fourth and final sermon in a Christmas sermon series

The Wise Still Seek, the World Still Hates, and God Still Saves Text: Matthew 2:1-23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We know from our text that Jesus wasn’t born in the year “Zero”. He was probably born around 6 or 5 B.C. we know this because Herod was still king when Jesus was born and Herod died ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002

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Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 19:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

From Thanksgiving To Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 29, 2007

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Retailers have been into Christmas since August! How do we as Christians transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas?

FROM THANKSGIVING TO CHRISTMAS PSALM 100 Psalm 100:1-5 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Wrapped - Pt. 2 - In Humility Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2016

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No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

Wrapped Pt. 2 - In Humility I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is exact. Most of the time all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Splash Of Colour -A Night To Remember Christmas Eve...2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2015

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2nd sermon of this title by me ten years apart. This one is for Christmas 2015 - uses a metaphor that Christmas eve is a splash of colour on a black backdrop of history. I will probably do a painting as I preach it.

Christmas eve. A night to remember LK 2:8 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 the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven Came Down/ Christmas Eve Service Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

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Can we stop for a moment to imagine the excitement of heaven as Jesus comes to begin His redemption of mankind on earth. That God would send His Son Jesus is mind blowing.

Heaven came down Yesterday, we read the Christmas story as recorded in Luke 2 as part of the service. I spoke of God’s love for “all people”. That God would send His Son Jesus to redeem mankind. (God’s love blows my mind) We saw God’s love was unconditionally for all and God’s love does not go by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Nazarene

God With Us Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

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Christmas Eve Service

God with us Matthew 1:18-25 Good evening everyone- It is Christmas Eve- Advent season is finished and in the books- DONE CHECK All presents, food, schedules down to the wire of getting done- if you are not done with them by now, it will be a late night for you. A cerebration, a time with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Draws Near

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001

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Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003

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God often uses little things, little people to do His Great work. Such is the case in the Christmas story. This message shows just what god used in His Christmas message to us in His Holy Word, The Bible.

Little Things In The Christmas Story By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Luke 2:12 The story of Michaelangelo and his paintings. Someone once asked Michaelangelo, "Why he spent so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

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