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When God Names A Person

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 16, 2001

based on 205 ratings

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Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person”

Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person” This is story of the birth of John, his circumcision, naming, and manifestation to relatives and neighbors along with a notice of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

based on 5 ratings

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Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Where’s The Line To See Jesus?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009

based on 194 ratings

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Today, as Christmas approaches, impatient shoppers stand in line at the check out aisles, children line up to see Santa, but where’s the line to see Jesus? Based on an original song by Steve Haut and Becky Kelly. Powerpoint and Video avaible, just e-mail

WHERE’S THE LINE TO SEE JESUS? Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Last year while at the mall with his mom and grandpa, a four-year-old boy watched as children lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Wisemen Still Hope

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 18, 2006

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A look at the JOURNEY of the Wise Men. The gifts wait till Epiphany

Bob Chooljain built a nativity scene for their yard more than 30 years ago. "I did it when my boys were younger," he said. "It’s something we kind of did together." Eight years ago one of the Wise Men were stolen and December 8th it was Jesus who was kidnapped. The strange thing is that in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Around The Crib Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007

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This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Important Questions

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

based on 20 ratings

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At Christmas there are "little" questions and there are "big" questions. Some must be answered.

WHAT’S HAPPENED TO CHRISTMAS? 1- Shopping complex said ’no’ to a church’s regular request to put up a nativity scene. They said it didn’t fit the theme? (Fairy story and robotics themes this Christmas)? 2- Why do Secular/capitalist cultures trivialize and commercialize anything sacred? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seasoning Our Getting Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 1, 2008

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The best gift one can get is that of a relationship with Jesus. New Years is a great time to think this through

Enjoy the tree because next week it will be gone, the garlands, nativity scene and memorial ornaments will be put away till next December 7 (which is the second Sunday in Advent). At our house we’ve left up some winter decorations but the bulk of our Christmas is down and in the garage. Yet, today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stephen, Love And Truth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2013

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St Stephen's sermon was very aggressive, and would not really be expected to work, but his core truth is real.

St. Stephen December 26 2013 Lumen Fidei I grew up in the fifties and sixties, and being a Catholic was “okay” with the culture back then. So this quote from Jesus about being hated by all seemed to be referring to anti-Catholic bigotry from the early 1900s. After all, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-59

Denomination: Catholic

Joseph Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Looking at Joseph’s response to the news Mary is pregnant

Matthew 1.18-25 “The Characters of Christmas: Joseph” 1. [Read text] 2. Luke doesn’t tell us the rest of the story or at least the part of the story from Joseph’s viewpoint. For Luke, Joseph becomes a dutiful husband who allows Mary to have this child and who seems to be alright with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

God And Sinners Reconciled

Contributed by Ruth Hind on Dec 26, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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A Christmas sermon asking whether the audience will take up God’s offer of reconciliation

There was once a woman who hated Christmas.Many years ago she’d fallen out with her daughter who had left slamming the door behind her and saying she wanted nothing more to do with her mother. The woman had never seen her since. Every Christmas the woman nursed a secret hope that this would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

based on 105 ratings

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Mary teaches us to have faith in God’s promises/Word even if it seems impossible.

Who do teenagers look up to the most? Parents, you will be glad to hear that on the surveys I read on the internet this past week, you were on the top of the list. You are their biggest role model, although they probably wouldn’t say that to your face. Unfortunately, by the actions of many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Methodist

The 4 Points: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2024

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Easter Series - THE 4 POINTS: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Surprise #1: Limited Information. Surprise #2: No Lamb. Surprise #3: A New Meaning SERMON BODY: Now you will not find the four points graphics hanging up in any museum, • No art expert would ever consider them a great work of art, • But somebody in advertising would value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Brethren

It’s A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2009

based on 1 rating

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If Jesus had not come, so many things would be different.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” REVELATION 12:2-5 OPEN We finish our Christmas series today based on classic Christmas films. One of the most classic of all is from 1946 called It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas In July

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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After finding a nativity set’s ‘baby Jesus’ figurine in the floor at our home, we pondered the thought… How is it that "Baby Jesus" has come to visit us in the summer?

7.19.2009.Sermon.Christmas_in_July. Celebrating the Birth of Christ By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Christmas is the time that we celebrate the birth of Jesus That first Christmas was actually about 2 years after his birth, when the wisemen came to his home bearing gifts. In actuality, according to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Continuing The Conversation – Recognizing The Voice Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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Every relationship includes both speaking and listening. This sermon talks about how to listen to God.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus May 20, 2007 Continuing the Conversation – Recognizing the Voice of God 1 Samuel 3:1-21 We started this series on How to have a Personal Relationship with Jesus a few weeks ago. The first week, we talked about starting the relationship – being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

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