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  • kathy Findley avatar

    Only The Star Remains

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

    Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arthur Page avatar

    The Grinch . . . Named Herod

    Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    Why is it our Christmas joy, peace, and hope are so fleeting? Perhaps, as nearly happened 2000 years ago, someone or something is trying to steal our joy.

    A favorite bed time story at this time of year is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. It begins . . . Every Who Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just north of Who-ville, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 46,683 views

    Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

    TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Christmas Brings".

    Series: Christmas Brings¡K[#5] LOVE Matthew 2:13-23 Introduction: A standard complaint heard at Christmas time is that Christmas is too costly. Is Christmas too costly? The answer to this question depends on each individual¡¦s viewpoint. Matthew 2:13-23 Christmas¡¦ Cost What about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    His Story

    Contributed by Christopher Hooton on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,838 views

    Jesus shares in the story of Israel, coming out of egypt; he shares in our story as well.

    I. Jesus shares the history of Israel A. Suffering of the children 1 Like Moses · Puppet song B. Called out of Egypt 1 Remember Israel treated like a son 2 Remember God carried them II. Jesus share in our history A. Took on flesh 1 Suffered 2 Tempted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,462 views

    This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

    Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    3 - Gold, Frankincense, And Myrrh

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,161 views

    The Gifts the Wise Men brought were a symbol of Jesus’ Life - He would be our King, High Priest, and would die for the payment of our sins.

    Herod was king of Jerusalem when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (means “House of Bread.”) Bethlehem, also known as Ephrath, was about 5 miles south of Jerusalem, and when wise men came to Herod asking where the REAL King of the Jews was, Herod got pretty jealous and tense, not to mention angry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grinch Who Tried To Steal Christ

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 14,490 views

    5 signs that will enable you to identify the grinches in your life

    Dec. 17, 2000 Matthew 2:1-18 “The Grinch who tried to steal Christ” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become the most popular Christmas movie of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother To Die For

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 214 ratings
     | 14,495 views

    Mary showed devotion, strength, guidance, and patience as she raised Jesus to fulfil the purpose for which He was born.

    A Mother to Die For Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 2:1-23; John 2:1-11 Abraham Lincoln was a great statesman who is credited with ending slavery and holding a nation together. After he had risen to power he is quoted as saying “All I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” You’ve heard the worn out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Slaughter Of The Innocent Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    the holy innocents slaughter.

    THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENT MATTHEW 2.13-18 I hope you had a nice Christmas together. What were the familiar sounds of Christmas? Presents being opened, children’s excited voices, food being eaten, bells, carols and probably snoring. There are smells and there are sounds which remind us each ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 3:

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 764 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. IN SEARCH OF THE KING. MATTHEW 2:1-2 1. Why were Mary and Joseph still living in Bethlehem? - So their son could be near the Temple. - So their son could identify with David. Bethlehem is the city of David and the angel predicted Jesus would sit on David’s throne. - Rumors in Nazareth. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Meador avatar

    Watchman What Of The Night?

    Contributed by Larry Meador on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 30,579 views

    A call to both men and women of God to be watchmen of their home, church, and land during this hour of tragedy

    Watchman what of the night? Isaiah 21:6,11 (6) For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. (11) The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Matthew 2:18. In Rama was there a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - The Cries Of Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 654 ratings
     | 96,184 views

    It’s Christmas time, & all kinds of sounds remind us of that - bells ringing, choirs singing, & music filling the air. But in the midst of all the joyous sounds there are other sounds - sounds of anguish & grief.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) THE CRIES OF CHRISTMAS or DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? TEXT: Matthew 2:13 18 PP #194BW A. This month has been filled with the sounds of Christmas - bells ringing, choirs singing, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    The Man Who Hated Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 10,997 views

    Today we are going to talk about a real person, an individual who plays an important part in the Bible's account of Jesus' birth, but who is seldom mentioned in Christmas programs or sermons. His name is King Herod.

    The man who hated Christmas. Who am I talking about? Is it Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser whose motto for Christmas was "bah-humbug"? Or is it The Grinch, the creature who tries to steal Christmas because he can't stand to see people happy? Well, neither. Today we are going to talk about a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist