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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Christmas Without Christ

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,954 views

    In America Christmas no longer includes Christ.

    Christmas without Christ Luke 2:1-20 Christmas 2005 We are in a point in American History that we want to take God and religion out of all public life for fear we will offend someone. So we don’t thank God at Thanksgiving we are just to be thankful. At Christmas we want to have a happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Day After Christmas

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,712 views

    This sermon talks about what happened after Jesus birth. Three things took place that changed civilization, a great Boxing Day or New Years sermon.

    Title: The Day After Christmas Text: Luke 2:21-24 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - Today is boxing day, the day after Christmas. - Many things happen on Boxing Day that don’t happen on Christmas day. - For example there are some great sales in stores on boxing day. - The mail boxes are full ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas: A Story Of Adoption Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    You may never have thought about it like this, but Christmas is a story of Adoption!

    *. I understand that tonight, on the Hallmark Station, they are beginning a new Sunday night television series called, “Adoption. They will share all kinds of heart warming stories about adoption. *. I wish I could help them with the first story. I’ve got the perfect adoption story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,723 views

    The world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means, and much less its deeper meaning.

    THE DEEPER MEANING OF CHRISTMAS "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) Much of the world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means. To many, it is Santa Claus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Christmas Reminds Us

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    Christmas is a time to remember. During this time of the year we are reminded that God came into our world to make a difference in our life. Christmas also reminds us that Christ is coming again. Understanding the present time we are reminded to spirit

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Christmas Reminds Us By Rev. Greg ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,395 views

    Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

    EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas - A Time Of Lights Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 36,087 views

    John was the witness to the Light. What was that light, and what does John’s testimony tell us about our role in Christmas?

    OPEN: A Nashville grandfather took his four-year old grandson out in the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather shook his head and said: "We’ll HAVE to take the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,064 views

    THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERVICE. IT IS A BRIEF CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE THAT USES CANDLES TO FORM THE NATIVITY SCENE. IT HAS AN ENDING THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND SIGNIFICANT.

    A CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT DRAMA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPBELLTON, N.B. DECEMBER 24, 2008 ORDER OF SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP: ISAIAH 9: 2, 6-7 CALL TO MEDITATION: LUKE 2:17-20 MOMENTS OF MEDITATION: SUSAN DOUCET PLAYS HARP OPENING HYMN: NO. 125 JOY TO THE WORLD RESPONSIVE READING: NO. 635 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christmas Disappoints

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Why am I so depressed?

    When Christmas Disappoints Us Introduction: Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east instead of wise men. They would have asked for directions, made it to Bethlehem on time, helped with the delivery, cleaned up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wonderful Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 4,465 views

    A message about the gifts of the Magi to Jesus, and also about the gifts of Jesus to us when we are saved.

    The Wonderful Gifts of Christmas It had been a hard winter in the Appalachian area. The snow had piled up deeper and deeper, the mercury dropped, rivers froze, people suffered. The Red Cross used helicopters to fly in supplies. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,248 views

    A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

    The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Christmas - A Hijacked Holiday Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,278 views

    CHRISTMAS has been hijacked in America. And unlike the latest Tim Allen movie, it’s not Santa who needs to be rescued. It’s the very meaning of Christmas itself.

    This week, we begin a new series titled, "Christmas Through the Ages." Beginning with the current celebration of Christmas, we will travel back in time, looking at Christmas celebrations, until we arrive at the very first Christmas. Today we begin with Christmas 2013 - A Hijacked Holiday." What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Christmas According To John Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2013
     | 4,909 views

    John begins his examination of the ministry of Jesus by looking at the Incarnation. The message seeks to explore what this means for believers.

    “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [1] One can focus on minutiae and fail to see the beauty presented in the story of God’s love. Nevertheless, for a moment think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Christmas, Treasure Or Celebrate?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,897 views

    Is that what I do? Do I 'keep Christmas.well? I have a feeling that many of us do not. Maybe we do not how to keep Christmas. We do not know how to Treasure Christmas, so we just celebrate it.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are Four Scripture readings prior to the message. Those assigned for this day are Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let Us Pray..... O' Heavenly Father.... I thank-you for all those gathered here this night. May you fill ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Meaning & The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,705 views

    A summary of what Christmas really means.

    1. The One who is unapproachable has approached us. We are natural, while God is supernatural; we are fleshly, while God is spiritual; we are ordinary, while God is extraordinary; we are sinful, while God is holy. We could not approach God, so He approached us. The One who is supernatural, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist