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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Narnia: Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    4th in 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

    “BORN TO DIE” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 4 Matthew 1:20-25 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON: (After :32 video intro) The story is told of a 6 year old who had a new baby brother. His mother had told him that his new brother was a gift from heaven. So, one afternoon he tiptoed softly up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    No event in human history has so changed the world like the incarnation of our dear Lord. One man said that the door to undertanding the history of the world rested on hinges attached to a stable in Bethlehem.

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: I want to preach this morning on the Birth of Christ. Verse 18 says, “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise.” Then the Scripture goes on to tell us how he was born. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    No Ordinary Child

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    Jesus was no ordinary child and so He deserves our worship!

    INTRODUCTION • What is today supposed to be about? Is it supposed to be about spending more money than we have and seeing weeks worth of shopping and wrapping get destroyed in 10 minutes of fast and furious gift opening? Is it about the trees and decorations we set up in our homes? Is it about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Re-Creating Power"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,926 views

    A sermon for Christmas morning.

    Matthew 1:18-25 “Re-Creating Power” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine by now most of us have unwrapped our Christmas presents. I hope everyone got what they wanted, but of course, sometimes we get presents ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Emmanuel"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,734 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, during this HOLY SEASON AND TIME OF WAR, the importance of calling JESUS to be with us.

    25 December 2005 – Christmas Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS WITH US. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:14 - KJV ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Matthew 1:18-23 Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
     | 11,753 views

    The greatest gift given was the gift God gave when he sent Emmanuel.

    - I would assume, that almost everybody here has one of these set up in there home. If you haven’t yet, you probably will at some point soon. Some have real ones, others have fake ones. It all depends on your family tradition. The tradition of my brother-in-laws is to not only get a real tree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Christmas Angel

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

    The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    Born To A What Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    A message on the Virgin Birth of Jesus

    "Born of a What?" SERIES: Who is This Jesus? Advent 2000 ©December 17, 2000 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche It is not uncommon when you get a group of mothers together that they begin telling the stories about the birth of their children. There are horror stories of labor that lasted for days. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awake To Christmas

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Disappointment can be followed by discovery and renewed dedication.

    AWAKE TO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS "When Joseph woke, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him..." (Matthew 1 : 24). Matthew’s Gospel indicates that Joseph went to bed with a problem on his mind! A problem that exercised his mind greatly, that is, what to do about a pregnant fiancee! ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 16,570 views

    How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

    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

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    His Birth, His Blood, And His Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 9,546 views

    The life of Christ

    HIS BIRTH, HIS BLOOD, AND HIS BLESSINGS MATT. 1:21 INTRODUCTION: DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS, THE WORLD HAS EXPERIENCED SOME SPETACULAR EVENTS. OUR NATION HAS GROWN FROM THIRTEEN COLONIES TO FIFTY STATES. WE HAVE WITNESSED MAN WALKING ON THE MOON. BLACKS AND WOMEN WERE GRANTED VOTING RIGHTS, A MOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

    Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,421 views

    We see the fulfillment of OT prophecies culminate in the book of Matthew.

    Christmas B.C.: The Fulfillment Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2000 (Evening) Kids, its great being out of school for a few days, isn’t it? Now that it’s Christmas vacation, no one needs to come up with an excuse to get out of classes – at least until January. I came across some actual excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    The Baby's Name Is…?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    This interactive message asks a series of questions seeking answers from the congregation that will lead individuals to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus.

    Topic: Salvation Theme: God’s Gift of Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to indicate they are receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. Visual ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Joseph’s Christmas Story

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 19,686 views

    There are 4 parts to the story, & in each of these parts you will see how much Joseph loved Mary.

    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? Mary & Joseph would probably not be on your list, for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ