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  • Simon Harrison avatar

    Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,461 views

    We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

    Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Twelve Days Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rob Short on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 12,430 views

    A fun sermon for Christmas.

    The Twelve Days of Christmas Cardiff Heights Baptist 25th December 2000 (As we went through the twelve days of Christmas people were given objects; instruments and instructions about what to do and asked to do demonstrations. It created a fun celebratatory atmosphere and at the end of the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Warrior Is Coming!

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
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    Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

    Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mystery Hidden For Ages

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    The many mysteries of Old Testament prophecies come together pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

    Sermon: "Mystery Hidden for Ages Past" 2 Sam. 7:1-11,16; Ro. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 + + + Listen again to these fascinating words inspired upon the lips of the Apostle Paul by the omniscient Holy Spirit: 25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Father Of Vision

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
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    Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

    The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joe's Dilema

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,646 views

    oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

    As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Joseph: On Being A Real Father

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
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    This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

    JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 341 ratings
     | 77,792 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

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
     | 3,189 views

    The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why A Baby?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008
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    Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

    WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Is Born Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,619 views

    How the birth of Jesus was special and the special events that God orchestrated and how that affects us today.

    A King is Born Born to a Woman who was a Virgin Born to a Man who was Virtuous Born in Fulfillment of a Vision Born to be God with Us Slide Intro As the ushers collect our offering, I want you to listen to this story. There were hundreds of people that were gathered outside to get a glimpse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Christmas Love"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,942 views

    Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

    “Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “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. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Greatest Discovery This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,935 views

    THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE CHRIST CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS AND OUR CHOICES.

    MATT 1: 18 -24.THE GREATEST DISCOVERY THERE WAS ONCE A SHEEP RANCH OWNED BY A MAN NAMED MR. YATES. MR. YATES WASN’T ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ON HIS RANCHING OPERATION TO PAY THE OVERHEADS AND THE INTEREST ON THE MORTGAGE, SO HE WAS IN DANGER OF LOSING HIS RANCH. WITH LITTLE MONEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,071 views

    This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

    CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Your Worth At Christmas!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,203 views

    God proved how vauleable you are unto Him through sending His only Son as a baby! ( Show flim clip of George Bailey "It’s a Wonderful Life.") 3 truths to remember!

    Your Worth at Christmas Text: Matthew 1:1,18-21 1.The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: 18.After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal