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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Gift Worth Giving

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 13, 2011
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    At times it’s the kind of person that we say, “Oh, my goodness we’ve got to get a gift because they gave me a gift. And I hope this is about the same cost.” Kind of a tit for a tat. And so when we think of God, we think of grace and we say, “There’s no wa

    Opening illustration: Play the Jesus Gift video Introduction: Long before we took our first breath, our Creator showed Himself to be a great giver of everything a man or woman could ask for. Today, He still wants to give us the desires of our heart (Psalm 37: 4). As the Father of heaven, He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2011
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    It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.

    CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for His ...read more

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    The Journey Of The Wise Man!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 15, 2011
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    In our journey through life we can learn much from the wise men's journey to see the Christ newly born King of the Jews.

    Mat 2:1-12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The King’s Reception

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2011
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    As we look at the narratives concerning the birth of Jesus we will see some interesting reactions!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE#1 • When you talk to people about Jesus, what kind of reaction do you receive? What kind of reception do people today give to Jesus? • In the NFL right now, Tim Tebow seems to be a lightning rod because of his very public display of his faith in Jesus. Mr. Tebow seems to upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    Keep Christ In Christmas

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 17, 2011
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    We have many traditions celebrated during Christmas, where did they come from? Are they scriptual? In this sermon we discuss the Star, the Magi, and the Christmas tree, but they are nothing without Christ, Keep Christ in Christmas

    Keep Christ in Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 There are many traditions related to Christmas time. Some are Bible based and some are not. Last week we discussed the origins of the date, and of Santa Claus, today I wish to discuss The Star, The Magi, and the Christmas Tree. 1. The Star: a. Some think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I See A Star A Shining Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2011
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    Can you name the top two Christmas lighted "tree toppers?" Do you know why they grace most Christmas Trees? And do you know the kind of light that Jesus prefers?

    OPEN: In many homes across the US, and around the world various families have set up Christmas trees. And these trees have all kinds of lights and ornaments on them But there is one decoration that stands out from the rest, because it sits on top of the tree, all by itself. It’s called a tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011
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    Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

    Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God's Promise

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011
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    A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

    Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Wise Worship - A Christmas Message.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 24, 2011
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    Merry Christmas

    Intro: 1. Several passages of scriptures just amaze me: "12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." John 14:12 "23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Nothing Is Ever The Same"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011
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    A sermon for Epiphany.

    Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Celebrate Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011
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    It’s time we reclaimed Christmas and that is what Christmas Conspiracy is all about.

    Christmas Conspiracy/Reclaim Christmas Series Celebrate Jesus/Matthew 2 Bruce B. Miller Celebrate Jesus Matthew 2 Even though you may still be eating left-overs, Thanksgiving is over and it is Christmas time. We did not dare go shopping on black Friday? Who here braved the stores on Friday? Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Many Happy Returns

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
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    A monologue of one of the magi making the point that how you approach Jesus determines how you return.

    MANY HAPPY RETURNS Matthew 2:1-12 It starts today: The return season. Gifts of wrong size, color, and taste return. Some returning from vacations or visits to family. But other things return too. Somewhere in the next week to ten days we will face returning to a lifestyle more or less like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Diaconal Call To Service Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2012
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    The plan of God for all of us, especially clergy, is a call to service and understanding, not tyranny.

    Solemnity of the Epiphany 2012 Diaconate Vocation Spirit of the Liturgy “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” the Magi said to Herod. It was a straightforward question to the wrong guy. There are times to be subtle and times to be blunt. I recall many years ago when I was a sales ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Missing The Big Story

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2012
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    Over Christmas we often preachg on the stable in Bethlehem, the Shpeherds who foudn Jesus and the Wise Men who followed the Star - but what about those who missed the birth of Christ? And are we in danger of doing the same?

    Missing the Big Story On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home WE HAVE FLOWN FOR 59 SECONDS - WE WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 2 The Infancy Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 2 The infancy of Jesus

    Matthew 2 Manuscript Today we continue with Matt and look at chapter 2. Revision from last time: who can remember Matthew 1? What was it about? Birth of Jesus Christ. 1st half of chapter 1 – His genealogy. It showed He fulfilled the requirements to be Messiah – Son of David, Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist