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  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Gift For The New Year

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017
     | 4,992 views

    Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

    1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bartlett avatar

    Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024
     | 524 views

    A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

    OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Lord, Prepare Us For Your Advent”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 3, 2025
     | 264 views

    Just as many of us travel during December, Advent reminds us of Jesus' "travel plans" to serve as our Savior. We'll use the Apostle Paul's travel plans to visit the Thessalonians as our guide.

    It’s estimated that a record 80 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving Holiday this year. Of course, the majority (a record 71.7 million) of those traveled by car. But today they anticipate that a record-breaking 3 million people will travel by air. Yes, travel plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    The Wonder Of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    God sent us a prophet in the person of John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord." Take a look at the events surrounding his life and see what God did with the wonder of His preparation.

    The Wonder of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: Luke 1:1-80 (pg. 723 in pew Bible) This is the time of year when we find that our houses don’t have adequate lighting and there are not enough green plants in our homes that look like candy, so we go and put these things into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Be Prepared - Proclaim The Birth" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    The Christmas Story not only proclaims God’s love in his incarnation, but also demonstrates how God moves through the lives of regular people to establish his kingdom

    Matthew 1:18-25 “Be Prepared – Proclaim the Birth” INTRODUCTION The Christmas Story is the story of God--Creator of the Universe--interacting with human history. This story, however, is not just about God’s loving and grace-filled activity, it is also about Mary and Joseph. This young ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Christmas Eve 2020

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2021
     | 2,276 views

    Advent and Eve Service

    Christmas Eve 2020 The greatest gift-presents or presence John 1:1-5:12,14 Matthew Chapter 2:1-2:11 Prayer- Introduction- As we gather for this special service, this has been quite a year hasn’t it? The times we are a living in are changing. What was normal has become abnormal and what was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 18, 2006
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     | 5,458 views

    We are still in the season of Advent, not Christmas. We can’t be ready for Christmas unless we prepare ourselves through Advent.

    Waiting for Christmas Luke 3:1-17 December 17, 2006 Back in the late 1980’s when I was pastor over at First UMC in Morocco, Indiana, I was approached by a gentleman from the congregation asking about my choice of hymns. “Why can’t we sing Christmas hymns?” It has been December for a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Christ Is Christmas

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 22, 2008
     | 8,214 views

    Points out that this time of year is a celebration of the birth of Christ. And that we should treat December 25th as we would any other persons’ birthday. It causes us to reflect on the heart of Herod and ours during this time of year.

    Christ is Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Are You Ready For The Second Christmas

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 23,139 views

    prepare for the coming of Christ

    December 1, 2002 Mk 13:32-37 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Christmas Stress

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,294 views

    Four simple principles for overcoming Holiday stress taken from the story of Martha and Mary.

    Overcoming Christmas Stress Luke 10:38-42 Whether you like it our not, whether you are prepared or not, the Christmas Season is upon us! This past Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, is the known as the busiest shopping day of the year. I overheard one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Narnia: Life Without Christmas Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,217 views

    Let us rejoice in the truth of Christmas!

    WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT CHRISTMAS Galatians 4:4 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: LET US REJOICE IN THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS! ?: What? What should we rejoice in? KW: Ways TS: We will find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Christmas Love"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,996 views

    Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

    “Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Nesmith avatar

    Are You Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,817 views

    A reflection and response to the age old question of, Are you ready for Christmas?

    Over the past few days as I encounter people I am often asked a question that is commonly asked this time of the year which is, “Are you ready for Christmas?” Every Christmas getting ready seems to be everyone’s main focus. And the definition of our getting ready encompasses a broad spectrum of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dwayne Dickson avatar

    Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

    Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,198 views

    A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

    Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here I Come

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 25,153 views

    Have we done more to prepare for the celebration of a past event (Christmas) than we have to prepare for His future coming? A message for Christmas Eve.

    INTRODUCTION Everyone stand – because it’s participation time! Holding up the appropriate number of fingers, communicate with your partner:  Christmas is tomorrow. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how prepared are you for Christmas?  Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ