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  • Alan Tison avatar

    Participating In Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
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     | 8,971 views

    It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

    INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,916 views

    Christmas is not about getting what we want rather Christmas is about getting what we need. The first Christmas God was using pinpoint accuracy to bring his plan to fruition to give us what we needed most; a savior!And that is the real purpose of Christma

    Introduction: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Potential Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
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     | 7,075 views

    Christmas is more than a date on a calendar, the potential of Christmas has a lasting impact

    Introduction: A woman was frantically going through her Christmas “To Do List”, when she discovered she had not sent her Christmas Cards out to her friends and family. Rushing to the local card store she found an appropriate set of cards and mailed them out just in time to guarantee Christmas Eve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas And The Cross

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,384 views

    What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

    I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Peace?

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,480 views

    Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

    Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Scandalous Christmas

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 22, 2007
     | 5,162 views

    Joseph, the step-dad of Jesus, was faced with a very tough decision: What to do with a pregnant fiance. Joseph journeyed far in his spirit to come to a place where he could make a home for Jesus with his wife Mary.

    Sermon for CATM and for Retirement Suites by the Lake –December 22 and 23, 2007 Advent IV – Joseph Made a Home for Jesus – Matthew 2:18-25 Advent: Love A Salvation Army woman was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance would prevent her from ringing her bells to invite contributions. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas 2007

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,085 views

    Christmas 2007 message

    Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-19; 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Introduction During our morning service we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper, so please keep that in mind as we study the Word together – I encourage you to listen for the voice of the Lord and respond as it directs. Open your bibles with me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas In A Barn Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    Christmas Nativity in a Barn. Animals Optional. Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-15; Luke 2:16-20

    Christmas in a barn – script, schedule and layout 12/22/2007 – 7:00 pm Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-15; Luke 2:16-20 Barn is set up with straw bales for seats. At the front are 8 bales creating the alter. In front of the alter is the manger. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,788 views

    Christmas is about one thing, really -reconcilliation. And, as Christ’s coming that night long ago led to the possbility of reconcilliationbetween God and man, so should our lives really be about reconcilliation - don’t you think?

    A Christmas Carol Colossians 1:19-22 One of the fondest and most familiar distinctions about Christmas is the special music of the season. Almost everyone has a favorite Christmas carol or hymn. The majority of those chosen as number one favorite by people all over the world have the coming of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Star

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 22 ratings
     | 14,140 views

    Has the real star of Jesus Christ risen in your heart?:

    Christmas trees are beautiful to look at. Most of them are adorned with ornaments and in some cases little gifts. Larger gifts will be put on the floor close by the tree. The belief in US is that Santa Claus will visit the homes, coming down through the chimney (If you don’t have one, through other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    The Christmas story carries with it deep theology and fascinating prophecies that were fulfilled.

    Christmas Prophecies (tropical) 1. Lin Smalec writes, "I read recently about a children’s Sunday School class that heard the Christmas story and sang the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night”. They were then asked to draw what they thought the nativity scene might have looked like. One little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Is About...

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    This sermon talks about Christmas by using the meanings of the advent candles, Hope,joy Love, Peace, but most of all it’s about Christ.

    Title: Christmas is about… Text: Luke 2:10-14 Date: 12/23/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: About a week before Christmas a five-year old boy was busying drawing a picture for his mother. She walked into the room and asked him what he was drawing. The boy pointed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dark Christmas Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008
     | 3,727 views

    The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

    Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Symbols Of Christmas

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    Finding Christ in the everyday symbols of Christmas

    With the commercialization of Christmas, it’s easy to lose sight of the real reason for the season. To help us regain our focus we are going on a treasure hunt. We are on an archeological excursion to find a hidden treasure. We are searching for the Christ in the Christian meaning hidden in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,910 views

    Sometimes your stuck in winter and it seems like Christmas will never come.

    A: Hope Do you remember waking up on Christmas morning, the house filled with the aroma of hot fresh Tamales? Remember your mouth watering as you anticipate the taste of that first bite? Do you remember waiting for Christmas when you were a child? Do you remember how the excitement and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist