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  • Guy Caley avatar

    The People Who Made Christmas

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

    1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas In Its Christian Context

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

    Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

    Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Christmas Should Mean

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

    INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Christmas Shopping

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 428 ratings
     | 106,776 views

    UPDATED: For 2007. One thing that can’t be avoided during the Christmas season is the shopping. Here are some practical pointer’s to help out with your shopping. (This sermon ties in the Salvation message with shopping)

    A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. “I’ve been good for six months now,” he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out “six months” and wrote “three.” After a pause that was crossed out and he put “two weeks.” There was another pause and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Why We Need Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    The Grinch wanted to steal Christmas. The Grinch of the Bible wants to steal even more!

    INTRODUCTION "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason." One of the more popular movies right now is “The Grinch,” based on the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 11,948 views

    Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

    INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Grace Part 1

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,077 views

    The ultimate grace of God came to us at the first Christmas through Jesus Christ!

    Christmas Grace Part 1 John 1:1-5 December 2001 Introduction The land of Persia was once ruled by a wise and beloved Shah who cared greatly for his people and desired only what was best for them. One day he disguised himself as a poor man and went to visit the public baths. The water for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When You Think Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What If Christmas Never Came?

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    If Satan had prevented Christmas from coming, mankind would have never known righteousness, impartiality, faithfulness or peace.

    “What if Christmas Never Came?” Isaiah 11:1-10 Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. My favorite of course is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch hated the Who’s so badly that he wanted them to be as unhappy as he was. Doesn’t that sound vaguely familiar? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Two Christmas Presents For You

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,187 views

    Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

    I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

    Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Warren avatar

    The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    #3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

    Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Twas The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 28,493 views

    This sermon is about what the world was like the night before Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

    “Twas the night before Christmas” READ: Galatians 4:1-7 (Text v4) Introduction There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of Heaven

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,035 views

    Four insights about Christmas from heaven’s perspective from the book of Revelation.

    Note: This Sermon was introduced with a drama sketch called "Hung on a Tree" Jesus doesn’t deserve to be hung on a tree. Truer words could not be spoken, that Jesus did not deserve to be hung on a wooden cross to suffer for the sins of the human race. Yet that’s exactly what happened, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational