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  • Robert Walderman avatar

    The Shepherds Returned

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 2, 2026
     | 144 views

    When Jesus is revealed, we, like the shepherds, need to respond appropriately.

    “The Shepherds Returned.” Lk.2: 15-20 (Dec.28, 2025) Opening Illustration: Christmas is over, but not the CELEBRATION! Wrapping paper is tossed Directions finally read Pine needles - Swept, ornaments removed and packed, tree tossed. Yet, Today, We must hear the truth about Jesus' birth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 1,419 ratings
     | 94,631 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ represents a gift of great value, but one which must be opened and received.

    Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s much more complicated today than it was for the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,332 views

    This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

    The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #1 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,655 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.

    Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    Week 4 – The Candle Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016
     | 3,659 views

    24 Days leading up to Christmas

    Series: 24 Week: 4 Passage: John 3:16-17 Title: Week 4 – The Candle of Purity Focus: Christmas ADVENT BACKGROUND: There are often many symbols used to represent Advent from various churches of many denominations. An evergreen wreath is a solid staple followed by four to five candles. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Flowers avatar

    Life's Too Short To Work All The Time, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    Examines how working too much causes us to miss God’s purposes for our lives, to miss out on fun and recreation which God wants us to enjoy, and to have a distorted view of God and ourselves.

    Life’s Too Short To…Work All The Time, prt. 2 Life’s Too Short To… 5 of 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/30/05 We’re in the middle of a series of things life’s too short for. Life’s too short to play it safe, to carry a grudge, to work all the time, to live in the past, to worry about ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Reading The Signs Of The Times Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 79,399 views

    Just as the Pharisees didn’t read the clear signs of the first coming of Jesus,many people today are missing the clear signs that point to the second coming of Christ. Four spiritual signs that are too bold to miss.

    INTRODUCTION When you hear the phrase, “It’s a sign of the times” what comes to your mind? If you’re into music you might think of the #1 hit song in the 1960s by Petula Clark, “It’s a sign of the times, that your love for me is getting so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Choose To Change

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 17,177 views

    Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

    CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Road Construction Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,908 views

    John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

    “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Lee avatar

    What It Takes To Hear From God By Brian Atwood Luke 2:1-20 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,511 views

    You know not everyone that first Christmas heard from God like the shepherds did. Adapted from a message by Brian Atwood.

    The year 1860 found Henry Wadsworth Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and delighted over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signaled the triumph of freedom and redemption for the nation. The following year the Civil War began and on July 9, 1861 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Its A Wonderful Life

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,113 views

    The birth of Christ and the Second coming are all about Hope

    Every year about this time television stations reach way back in their vaults and grab an old black and white film that I think still speaks to people's lives even today. It's a film we have all probably seen titled It's a Wonderful Life. Its a movie about a man named George Bailey, a guy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 67,880 views

    It is God’s desire to be with man, not separated from him. From Genesis to Revelation, He sought to be with man. This is His most frequent promise in the Bible. Are you willing to be with Him?

    Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel – God With Us 28 Dec 2008 1796 There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible. • Each one gives us a clearer & fuller picture of who He is and what He means to us. • His name JESUS means “God saves!” He is God’s salvation for us. • He is the Messiah, the Christ, meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What If No One Told The Story?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,605 views

    So God entrusted the greatest message ever sent from heaven to a bunch of smelly, uncouth shepherds. It shouldn’t surprise us because from the beginning of time he has come to lift up those who have found themselves at the bottom of the ladder.

    What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,670 views

    One of the great Christmas carols (and messages of Peace) comes from a man in deep pain and depression... Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

    PEACE ON EARTH The year was 1861. That evening a mother “was sealing locks of her daughter’s hair in a packet, using hot sealing wax.” This was one of those weird female ceremonies that they endure for the sake of “style.” I remember my sisters going through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 167 views

    When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up.

    Title: God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Intro: When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a woman I will never forget. She spent years serving the Lord with joy in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other