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  • John Harvey avatar

    Searching For Christmas

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 30, 2006
     | 4,430 views

    Finding the central focus of Christmas in the busy society of America.

    “Searching for Christmas” December 3, 2006 Me: One of my favorite Christmas memories is of an event that happened when I was about six years old. I am the youngest of six kids, and Christmas around my house when I was growing up was a wild adventure. I remember on this particular Christmas that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    This sermon is one which describes the stages of expectancy concerning the return of Christ.

    The Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: According to history and a little tradition from the beginning of time God’s children have been waiting for the Messiah and according to tradition the Magi came based upon signs and knowledge. We’re living in a time when people fall into one of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of Chistmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

    The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,229 views

    A Topical Christmas Sermon

    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Matt. 2:1-12 Christmas is a season of wonder. Someone expressed that wonder this way: I am the Christmas Spirit— I enter the home of poverty, causing pale faced children to open their eyes wide, in pleased wonder. I cause the miser’s clutched hand to relax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    The Quiet Character Of A Good Man

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,397 views

    A Biographical Sermon on Joseph.

    THE QUIET CHARACTER OF A GODLY MAN I want you to imagine what would happen if you knew that you would not be around to raise your children. Who would you choose to parent them through their lives to adulthood? You would want someone who would protect them and provide for them like you would, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Courage Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    The Biblical account of the life of Joseph holds truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp this Christmas season. Christians who live a life expressing that the birth of Christ is an event worth celebrating take time to invite the Holy Spirit to illu

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 1:18-24 Title: Christmas Courage Theme: The Courage of Joseph Listen as I read Matthew 1:18-24, “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    The Search For Jesus

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    The Christmas season is a time when people search for happiness in a variety of outlets and activities. The Wise men remind us to search for the ultimate in life fulfillment in Christ Jesus.

    MATTHEW 2:1-2 THE SEARCH FOR JESUS K. EDWARD SKIDMORE STATES THAT HISTORICALLY, NOT EVERYONE WAS JOYFUL WHEN JESUS WAS BORN. IN FACT THERE WERE MANY PEOPLE WHO REJECTED HIM FOR VARIOUS REASONS. REASONS MUCH LIKE THOSE PEOPLE GIVE TODAY FOR REJECTING JESUS. - MESS UP THEIR PLANS . . . -LIMIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 29,399 views

    There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

    (This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 36,855 views

    The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vincent Leoh avatar

    Narnia: Turkish Delight, Christmas Sorrow

    Contributed by Vincent Leoh on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,265 views

    Our greatest struggle in life is SIN Our greatest need is FORGIVENESS So God sent us a SAVIOR

    NARNIA: TURKISH DELIGHT, CHRISTMAS SORROW (Mat. 2:1-18) Movie: NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE It is a Christmas story. It also illuminates the crucifixion of Christ in this dramatic, moving, and breathtaking story of salvation Narnia, the world beyond the wardrobe, is about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    State Of The Heart Worship

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    Why some people worship Jesus (the Wisemen) and some don’t (Herod).

    The difference between those who worship Jesus and those who do not is the state of their heart. Herod did not want Jesus worshiped. He desired no rival to his position and power. The wisemen on the other hand were anxious to worship the newborn king. When you examine the hearts of the wisemen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Eric Dykstra on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    The Bible is the portal to the supernatural realm like the wardrobe was the portal to Narnia.

    **Drama: NARNIA Intro: Are you into that? Well Good morning. Obviously from that, you know that we are starting our new three week Christmas series today. The Chronicles of Narnia. We want to spend the next three weeks before the Holidays exploring a world that is always winter but never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Learning To Obey

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    Learn from the experience of Joseph what it means to trust God and obey Him.

    There is one scene that is often seen during Christmas – the scene of the manger, with two adults standing by and a baby lying in the manger. We see that put up in many shopping malls, printed on Christmas cards. When we look at Joseph and Mary, what do we see? We see two very obedient people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Hill avatar

    Narnia: Do You Hear What I Hear Series

    Contributed by Chris Hill on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    Using Narnia and those involved in the birth narratives calls the hearers to idenitfy how they respond to Jesus.

    Where It’s Winter But Never Christmas: Do You Hear What I Hear Advent Series 2005 Matthew 1:18-21 (NLT) Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. [19] Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rurel Ausley avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Series

    Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,531 views

    Uses The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, in particular Aslan, to illustrate the meaning of Mt.1:21...He came to save us from our sins.

    Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Matthew 1:21; John 1:12 Intro… The past two weeks we have been talking about Finding God in Narnia. This past Friday, December the 9th, the movie of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters everywhere. We encourage you to see this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist