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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Virgin Mary Had A What? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    The Apostles Creed - Born of the Virgin Mary

    Do we really mean it when we say, each week, that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary? Do we really believe that Jesus was born to a virgin? That Mary conceived Jesus supernaturally? Or doesn’t it really matter? This is one of those areas of doctrine that most people outside the church are likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Would The Angels Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,234 views

    Sermon 2 of 4: What would the angels say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Matthew 1:20-21; Luke 1:28-35; Luke 2:9-14 What Would the Angels Say? Introduction In this Christmas series, we have considered what Santa might say if He were in our services today, and last week we looked at what Satan might say if he were present. Today I want us to think about another group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Satan Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    Sermon 3 of 4: What would Satan say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:12-14 What Would Satan Say? Introduction We began our Christmas series last week with somewhat of a humorous, yet serious look at what Santa, or Saint Nick might say if he were among us today. Remember that we said that the modern day Santa Claus has its origins in the ...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
     | 77,790 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

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Jesus - His Name ... His Mission ... His People

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    "There’s Something About That Name" - See how the text reveals - His Name ... His Mission ... His People.

    Jesus - His Name…His Mission…His People Matthew 1:18-25 (Focus - vs. 21) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary And Joseph And The Case For Marriage

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    THis message will help us to think critically about marriage- why marriage is to be between one woman and one man, for a lifetime. As society’s definitions change, the Christian idea of marriage needs to be more definite than ever.

    “Mary and Joseph and the Case for Marriage” Matthew 1:18-25 One of my favorite radio programs, when I get the chance to listen to it, is the Prairie Home Companion, In one episode Garrison Keillor tells the fanciful tale of John Tollefson. John leaves Minnesota, moves to New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises Of Christmas

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    A Sign, A Son, A Savior. A simple message for Christmas.

    The Promises of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Intro. Joseph was concerned about his betrothed wife, now with child. In a dream an angel brought to him the promises of Christmas. 1. There would be a sign. Matt. 1:20c -“for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.” -The virgin birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlikely Characters Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    A message regarding the character of Joseph and Mary.

    Unlikely Characters of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 7, 2003 Introduction We continue our look at the gospel of Matthew this week, as we count down the days to Christmas. Today we¡¦re going to look at what we can learn about the lives of Mary and Joseph, and my hope is that you¡¦ll walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Absurdity Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

    The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 32,045 views

    Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

    Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Of A Virgin Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

    “I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Wonder Of God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    God’s wondrous work should solicit three responses from us.

    Matthew 1:18-25 The Wonder of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 14, 2003 The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year. It is a time enjoyed around the world by people of all kinds of religious backgrounds and by people with no religious background. It is celebrated by people of differing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Bad! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

    THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Goes My Life

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    Ever felt like the song by Kenny Chesney, "There Goes My Life?" This sermon explores three different scenes in the life of Jesus where he brings hope for the past, the present and the future.

    Title: There Goes My Life 12/21/03 Text: Mt. 1:18-25, Jn. 19:25-27 and Mt. 3:16-17, Jn. 3:16 A.M. Service Purpose: A Christmas sermon dealing with the aspect that there may come moments in life where we think we’ve thrown it all away. How does the Christmas story restore hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Looking For Something More? (Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    An evangelistic sermon for a Carols by Candlelight service.

    Looking for something more, this Christmas? Carols by Candlelight Sun 21 Dec 2003 pm According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist