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  • S Henriques avatar

    Developing A Christmas Heart

    Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,280 views

    "Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

    Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Come Home To Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    Christmas is a sign of God’s welcome to all just as President Bush’s speech reminded Canadians regarding their welcome to Americans in their hour of need.

    Dec. 1, 2004, U.S. President George W. Bush remembered what Canada means to Americans. In a speech he gave he thanked Atlantic Canadians for helping the US on Sept.11. 3 years ago thousands of US citizens were stranded here due to the terrorist attacks on his country. Pres. Bush said, “You opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Home Baked Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    1st of 4 at Christmas. The basic outline and some illustrations were adapted from a message by Melvin Newland entitled "Home Baked Happiness"

    Home Baked Christmas Depression at Christmas is a real problem for a lot of people. Depression at Christmas - survey results by Christine Webber and Dr David Delvin. The NetDoctor survey on Depression at Christmas shows quite clearly what many of us have long suspected - that Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Higher Expectations For This Christmas!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    Our expectations for Christmas must be diferent than others.

    When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 18,197 views

    Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

    THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have A Mary Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Like Christmas, Jesus was to the house of Martha. This contrasts our worship and works for the Lord in our service this time of year.

    “Have A More Mary Christmas” Luke 10:38-42 1Co 7:35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. In the holiday season our problem in America is we have too much. Too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    True Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Joy is a big word this time of year. In the song “How Great Our Joy,” we sing “Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!” seemingly over and over. We have “Joy to the World,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You,” “Good Christian Men, Rejoice.” We talk of spreading “Christmas joy.” Where does Christmas joy come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Philip Reed avatar

    3 Reactions To Christmas

    Contributed by Philip Reed on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    Here is an expository outline of the very familiar Christmas reading

    We are all a product of our experiences and seldom have I ever heard or read a sermon that part of it did not effect me in some way. So, credit goes to all I have encountered, especially the Lord. Three Reactions to Christ and Christmas Matt. 2:1-12 Every person will have one of these three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Messengers And The Messages Of Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,271 views

    Part 3 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in our text today. For years, Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored.

    THE MESSENGERS AND THE MESSAGES OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Perhaps the best known of all Christmas stories is found in text today. Christmas was not Christmas in our life until this story had been read aloud and savored. We will discuss today the TWO IMPORTANT WORDS related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    "The Wonder Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Jesus is wonderful!

    "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace". WHAT NOT TO BUY YOUR WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS 1. If your wife is a bit heavy, don’t buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Have A Merry Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,805 views

    The theme will be relationships. This worship experience will focus on our relationships with family and friends. The challenge will be to move from merely going through the activities of Christmas with our family and friends to knowing those we love on a

    Last week we learned that the spirit of Christmas is relationships, beginning with our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Today we see that to have a merry Christmas involves relationships with people. It seems that God screams this message to us every year through the writers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christmas According To Mary Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    No matter who you are, the Lord can use you. You are not useless. No matter what problems you face, the Lord is with you. Your situation is not hopeless. No mater what He has promised, the Lord can do it. Your God’s power is limitless. What does God

    Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BIKE…” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO…” His older brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Who Stole Christmas?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 22,801 views

    We need to put our focus on Jesus at this time of year, and to help others do the same; by sharing the Lord with them; by loving them; and by actually leading them to Christ just as someone else led us to Christ.

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It is a time that we look forward to with joy in our hearts and eagerly anticipate what is about to happen. And, it was meant for us to feel that way. But, in the last few years, something terrible has happened. Somebody has stolen Christmas! Not only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Crow avatar

    Good News At Christmas

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,388 views

    The world is filled with so much bad news, it is refreshing to hear some really good news. Good News! There has been a New Birth in Bethlehem!

    Good News Luke 2:10-11 Good News!!! Walking along the beach, John tripped over a half buried kerosene lantern. He rubbed its side and sure enough, a genie materialized. "I can’t grant your wishes, I don’t work like other genies" explained the freed spirit, "But since it is Christmastime, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

    Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational