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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,518 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Perry avatar

    The Forgotten Man Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    When Christmas comes around each year there is the usual array of characters that are worhtily preached on. But there is one figure of the nativity scene who often stands in the shadows of the Christmas story, a forgotten extra without whom Christmas coul

    Bunbury Sun am 26/12/10 “Joseph the ignored man of Christmas” Intro: As we look at the Christmas story every year there are an array of people / animals / events that all figure in the Christmas story. But there is what we might call the forgotten man of Christmas whose influence we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    God's Law And Grace Are Revealed In The Nativity

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,609 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon, written in poetry

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2006 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Reason To Party Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,163 views

    It’s an odd phenomena: people stealing the baby Jesus from Nativity scenes. It’s called the "Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome." Why would people do that, and what does it tell us about mankind and God?

    OPEN: A few years back, Wellington, FL had their baby Jesus stolen two years running. This was a wealthy community and their Jesus was worth around $1800. The third time around they put a GPS inside and traced the thief to her home. But the baby Jesus doesn’t have to be expensive. In 2008, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revelation Nativity

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    Advent only has three midweek services this year. This was the last midweek sermon before Christmas. I was reminded of this interesting text reading a book by John Eldridge and thought that it’s a "nativity" story that doesn’t get much press in the church

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who sent a child to slay a dragon. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s not the usual nativity story that we’re used to. There is no mention of shepherds and their flocks, no mysterious glow around a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Joseph And The Nativity

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon emphasizing the untold story of Joseph - in poetry

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2005 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Waiting For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 1,325 ratings
     | 602,311 views

    In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

    Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Necessity Of The Nativity

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    This is my message for our annual Hanging of the Greens service based on the pieces of the church nativity set

    The Necessity of the Nativity Selected Passages November 25, 2007 Hanging of the Greens Message Introduction What is your favorite time of year? Most children will say Christmas. Most adults may say the same. Christmas is a season of grace. It is the season when God sent Jesus to our world. 4 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    A Service Of The Nativity Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 5,366 views

    A Christmas Eve Service of Nativity

    A Service of the Nativity Greetings and Introduction Welcome to our Service of the Nativity. We began a journey four weeks ago, a journey that will continue with Jesus throughout this next year. We have watched and waited these past four weeks of Advent, anticipating the Coming of the Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Colin Bain avatar

    The History Of The Nativity Series

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,766 views

    A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

    Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Title: The Power Of Jesus's Christmas Story: Reflecting On Hope, Love, And Redemption

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,315 views

    Beyond the familiar nativity scenes and carols, the narrative of Jesus's arrival has incredible significance, touching hearts and transforming lives. The power of Jesus's Christmas story can be seen through its profound themes of hope, love, and redemption.

    Introduction: The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration, but amidst the glittering lights and festive cheer lies a profound story of power and meaning—the story of Jesus's birth. Beyond the familiar nativity scenes and carols, the narrative of Jesus's arrival has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Behind The Scenes

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,458 views

    In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.

    BEHIND THE SCENES Isaiah 1 “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption” (Isa. 1:4).In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.   Background Isaiah’s life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Scenes Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    A look at the way people responded in the gospel accounts to Jesus’ resurrection paralleled to how people respond today to Jesus

    Introduction: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    The Scene At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
     | 5,240 views

    The 13th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Last week we looked at the work of Christ by examining several I am statements of Christ. The truth is, Christ came to save the world, and He came that those who believe would have life more abundant. Today we look at the fourteenth thing they did to our Lord. They drove nails in His feet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist