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  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

    Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Through The Eyes Of...joseph Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 577 ratings
     | 25,293 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? And if you turn to the Bible maybe you would add the names of Abraham & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Real Joseph

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,697 views

    Why did Joesph REALLY want to divorce Mary, the answer may surprise you.

    Christmas: Mt. 1:18-25 The Real Story of Joseph! Intro. A little boy was lost in a mall. He didn’t know what to do so, knit hat in hand, he just stood and cried. People passing felt bad and wanted to do something, so they started putting money in his hat. A short while later a Security Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Howard avatar

    God Events

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    This even, teh birth of Christ, was a God event.

    Matt 1:18-25 God Events (Christmas) Read Texts Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 - It is that time of the year - When we as a society get into the spirit of the season - We go about celebrating Christmas - By putting up decorations - Lights, trees, wreaths - All over our homes inside and out - We seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Santa Claus

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,899 views

    The title says it all.

    Well it won’t be long now. Just eight more days and it will be Christmas Eve and then we all know what happens then right? That’s right, Santa comes. Whether we like to admit it or not the primary figure in most homes this Christmas won’t be Jesus it will be Santa. And we can rant and rave about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Obedience

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,187 views

    Are we obedient enough?

    Obedience -How many here tonight made a New Years resolution? -How many have already been broken? -Do you know what the #1 resolution is every year? -lose weight/get in shape -Some others are to quit smoking, call grandma more, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel- God With Us

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    A short Christmas sermon for our Older Folks service

    Immanuel: God with us. Matt 1:18-23. WBC Silver Service (for older folks). 1 Dec 2005 Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas time, again? - doesn’t it come around quickly?! But I love it! And I want to tell you, this afternoon: - why I am a Christian. And not something (or ’nothing’ else) - Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Marsh avatar

    Narnia - Fairy Tale Or Reality? Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    Second in the Series - Asks listeners to believe the unbelievable - to have faith in the fantastic claims of Christmas.

    Christmas in Narnia FAIRY TALE OR REALITY? Matthew 1:18-24 During these days leading to Christmas, the world’s attention has been drawn back to a classic children’s tale written in 1950 by CS Lewis – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. As we mentioned last week, Lewis was one of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,621 views

    There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

    This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Cooney avatar

    The Gift Of Serenity Series

    Contributed by Mark Cooney on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    The second part of an Advent series. As we follow Joseph’s example, we can unwrap God’s gift of peace.

    Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...Serenity Introduction: - ILLUSTRATION: A little boy and girl were singing their favourite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eric Dykstra avatar

    Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Eric Dykstra on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,347 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
     | 4,457 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
     | 3,125 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

  • Alan Tison avatar

    A Right Focus Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    We may not have a perfect Christmas, but we can have a right Christmas when we focus on Jesus, this is #1 in a four part series - "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

    Introduction: The Christmas pageant at FIRST CHURCH was always a highlight of the holidays for the members of the church. The director took great pains to make sure everything was perfect for the performance. Lines were memorized, costumes were created and everything was just right for the annual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Chosen Parents Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    Bible Couples, Pt. 8 "Joseph and Mary"

    GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years the cost of raising a child through its survey of 12,880 families and 3,395 single-parent families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, child care, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible