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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    I Want Christmas To Be Over!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Christmas can be difficult and sometimes you just can’t wait until it is over. This sermon looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and what it must have been like for him.

    Maybe you can relate to this. I got this story from a friend of mine, and it tells the story of how the tradition of putting the angel of top of the tree began. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    Call His Name Jesus

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,617 views

    A Chrismas message surrounding the precious name of Jesus.

    Call His Name “Jesus” Mathew 1:21 Reading: Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Matthew 1:18-25 First we looked at the Names of Jesus, especially Immanuel. This week, I would like to concentrate on just the name Jesus. We see it here in verse 21 I. It is a particular name. A.Given to Mary, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Believing The Unbelievable

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    Jospeh was just the first one to see how upside down Christ really was going to make the world.

    Believing the Unbelievable (Reasoning with the Unreasonable?) Intro: There’s a book out you’ve probably heard of – it’s called Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus, and its general point is that Men & Woman pretty much live on different planets. Well, when it came to finding out about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,582 views

    A look at the name of Jesus and what it means for mankind.

    What’s In A Name? Matthew 1:18–25 INTRODUCTION Paul Harvey tells the story about a family just around Christmas. This family had a tradition, although not regular church goers, the mother and children would go to a Christmas Eve service, and the Father would stay home and read the paper. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tis The Season

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    We examine the Christmas season, weeding through the "hub-bub" in a effort to find the true treasure in celebrating our Savior’s birth.

    Tis’ the Season . . . Matthew 1:18-23 I. Christmas makes us believe in miracles. (v. 18) A. What is a miracle? 1. Miracle = “a work of a supernatural origin and character that could not be produced by natural agents and means.” 2. Illus.: USA hockey beats Russia 1980? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,222 views

    While Joseph was silent in the Scriptures, this quiet man of character left behind something that speaks much louder than his words ever could.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For Do you have your Christmas shopping done for everyone on your list? When I was growing up, I always waited until Christmas Eve to begin shopping for my four sisters. They always dreaded opening my gifts because they never fit or they were just plain junk. I was offended ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 16,278 views

    There is not much said about Joseph, husband of Mary, but what is said shows us humility and willingness to follow God.

    Are you ready for Christmas Matt. 1:18-25 I suppose you have heard that question many times already. What people really mean by that is Did you finish your shopping? Did you mail out all your cards? Did you make out your calendar of where you are going and when? We call this the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

    Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ritter avatar

    The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 925 ratings
     | 21,448 views

    Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

    The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joseph--Father Of Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 560 ratings
     | 74,814 views

    A man who doesn’t speak, but whose life speaks volumes.

    “Joseph—Father of Jesus” (A Father’s Day Message) Matthew 1:18-25 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was just about to turn off the light when he asked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 341 ratings
     | 77,999 views

    Chances are your "perfect Christmas" will have some interruptions.

    Christmas In The Real World Series Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 1 of 3 December 1, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Show clips of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation *No perfect Christmas speech *Grandma saying grace *National ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    What Does Christmas Mean?

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 13,535 views

    As a Christian I have four responses to Christmas.

    What is Christmas? Mt. 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    A Child Is Born

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    It is that time of year again that we celebrate the birth of the Son of God. If we are really celebrating Christ, why are we so stressed out this time of the year?

    A Child is Born It is that time of the year again. We have just finished the last of the left over Thanksgiving turkey and have recovered from all of the early morning sales from the day after. Most of us probably have our Christmas trees up and many have lighted up the outside of our houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 249 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

    Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Seven Prophecies Concerning The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    There are seven great Old Testament prophecies concerning the birth of the Messiah that prove beyond question that Jesus is the Christ.

    SEVEN PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST "And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." II Peter 1:19. There are seven great Old Testament prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist