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It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Unstoppable Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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How Gamaliel spoke the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ against the hatred of the Sanhedrin - but also in his own indecisiveness.

April 11, 2004 Acts 5:34-39 A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

So Familiar We Almost Miss It

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

based on 85 ratings

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People & places & things - all very common & ordinary. And yet, God is able to take the ordinary things of life & do wonderful things with them.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Luke 2:1-20 We begin our Christmas message this morning with Luke 2:6-20. "While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, & she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in strips ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments – The Truth And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Truth and Nothing But the Truth. Whose family are you a member of? God’s family speaks the language of truth.

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dad's Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 19, 2008

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A responsible earthly father exhibits the characteristics and traits of fatherhood as set forth in the Word of the Heavenly Father.

Text: “Honor your father and mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives” (Exodus 20:12). There are only two people I know about who did not have an earthly father and mother. Those people were Adam and Eve. Each one of us was brought into this world through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Raising A G-Rated Family In An R-Rated World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2006

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It has grown increasingly more difficult to keep the world from influencing our families. What can we do to counter that influence?

OPEN: A man was once hired to go and take a census in the hills of east Tennessee. He came to one ram-shackle home, knocked on the door and was greeted by a young girl. Brandishing his clipboard, the interviewer asked the girl, "Is your mom home?" She said, "Nah, she ran off with a moon shiner." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nativity Story: The Love Of God

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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The most perfect love gift ever given was the gift God gave at Christmas – the gift of His Son. To help us appreciate that gift, think for a moment of the Nativity scenes you have probably seen all around at Christmas. They usually feature shepherds and W

THE LOVE OF GOD The Stable In Bethlehem Tells Us Of The Love Of God The Infant In The Manger Tells Us Of The Love Of God INTRODUCTION Pastor: Choose an introduction that illustrates from your life the fact that we seek out gifts that say “I love you.” Shopping for a Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Die Another Day Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary... Geographically, Historically, and Spiritually? Will you make that journey?

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. By the end of the day on Wednesday it’ll be over. The presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2002 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 17 weeks until we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009

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Four reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcome, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 2 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 6, 2009 Why Jesus shouldn’t come: Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling authorities Reason #2 – He wasn’t welcomed by His own Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) “So Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Freedom: America's Greatness Is Established In America's Faith

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 30, 2015

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The rise of Christianity in the West propelled Western nations to great advances in science, economics and politics. This Christian foundation is the basis for America's freedom and greatness, and is in great danger as America turns away from God.

This week, America celebrates 239 years of political independence. But Freedom is more threatened now than at any time since the General Howe nearly defeated Washington’s army on the shores of Long Island in 1776. Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court is not ultimately about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Why Jesus Came Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2012

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Why did Jesus come to earth? Why did God send Jesus to earth? 1- To seek and save the lost 2- To serve and not be served 3- To destroy the devil’s work 4- To show us the Father

INTRO.- ILL.- On Christmas morning a woman told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a beautiful diamond necklace. What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight,” he said. That evening just before opening presents, the husband came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Long Road To Rest Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

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Message one in our exposition of Joshua. This is an introductory message and background the the conquest of Canaan.

Joshua Series #1 Journey to the Promised Rest “The Long Road to Rest” Introduction The book of Joshua begins with this historical account. Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying, "Moses My servant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

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We are ready for the part about Jesus’ birth. We’ve heard about Elijah, and David, and John. Now it’s time for Jesus.

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Jesus 12/26/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Christmas finally came! The Christmas season is fun as anticipation builds for the big day, but it is the arrival of the day that is best. Whether we are children longing for the day to open presents, or adults ready for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 8, 2023

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Three schemes are examined to see Satan’s division and hurt in the human race. The wide net of PLEASURE is first; followed by the corruption of CHRISTMAS and EASTER; followed by what FEMINISM is doing to our world. These might be hot issues but Satan has created the trouble to damn people

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 9 We continue researching the various schemes Satan uses to ensnare, deceive and ruin humanity. The bible says we are not ignorant of Satan’s schemes (devices). We need to recognise them in order to combat them. I have attempted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Joshua 24:15, James 4:1, James 4:3, 2 Peter 2:13, Luke 8:14, Matthew 2:3-6, Genesis 1:27, 1 Timothy 2:12-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope When I Feel Unworthy Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 13, 2023

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Do you feel unworthy? Unneeded? Unwanted? Christmas reminds us of our value. God did several things to communicate our value to Him when Jesus was born. What did God do?

Years ago, a champion chess player named Paul Morphy visited a museum and saw a picture called: “One more move.” As a champion chess player this picture stopped Morphy in his tracks. You see, the picture was a piece of art that showed a man playing chess with the devil; assumedly as a game for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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