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  • Quentin Johnston avatar

    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

    Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    The Freedom Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    This sermon discusses the freedom that comes with faith.

    The Freedom of Christmas Jude 1:24-25, Rom 3:26, John 19:30, Isa 43:18, Jude 1:20-21, John 8:36 August 15, 2004 I. I know that it is not Christmas time, but maybe it is time that we find the real meaning of Christmas. The real meaning of Christmas is THAT WE ARE FREE. And, after seeing some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Risky Christmas

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

    I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Is Love Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    The incarnation of Christ sends a message to the world that we desperately need to hear: God says, "I love you."

    Christmas is Love Text: John 1:1-12 Introduction: For more than 10 years two British artists named David Chorley and Douglas Bower waded into the grain fields of England. Using some basic tools (strings, boards and crude sighting devices) they formed intriguing geometric patterns in the crops or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Is Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    You cannot think of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem without also thinking of the bloody cross at Calvary

    Christmas is Sacrifice Text: Hebrews 10:1-14 Introduction: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a religious pilgrimage. For many it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Is Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

    Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chathanattu Philip avatar

    The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by Chathanattu Philip on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    Why was Jesus born in a manger? What does it mean to make room for Jesus in our hearts?

    The Message of Christmas By Sunny Philip Luke 2:1-12 Christmas is the celebration of the great mystery of God. The mystery is not how God became a human but why God would want to become a human being. The words of a well known hymn sum it up succinctly. I cannot tell why He, the King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Celebrating Christmas

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

    At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Christmas Presence

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,011 views

    The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

    Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Todd Kornahrens avatar

    Christmas Day

    Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,182 views

    Be not afraid!

    Be not afraid, it is a greeting that we hear several times throughout the Christmas Holiday It is how the Angel Gabriel first addressed St. Mary when he came to tell her that she would bear the savior of the nations Be not afraid Mary for you have found favor with God It is how the Angel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,349 views

    A look at the true meaning of Christmas and its implications for our lives

    (adapted from a sermon by Darryl Dash) TEXT: JOHN 1:1-14 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS” OPEN: A. In just two days, most of our entire country will shut down. 1. The offices will close 2. The roads will seem empty 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Christmas Salvation Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 22, 2011
     | 9,538 views

    This sermon is about one of the favorite verses in the Bible, John 3:16.

    Christmas Eve Sermon Christmas Salvation John 3:16 Bruce B. Miller Christmas Salvation Merry Christmas! Welcome. Tonight you are going to hear about one of the most famous verses in the Bible. This verse gives the meaning of Christmas in one sentence. Let me tell you the story of where the verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Christmas Message

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    Christmas Eve 6pm service

    Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Christmas Message Intro: It is Christmas Eve and following tradition, you gather with family to exchange and unwrap gifts. You are handed a small, beautifully wrapped present. You unwrap it carefully. The good news is that it is a voucher for $500. The bad news is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Merry Christmas! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 24, 2011
     | 6,513 views

    What is Christmas anyway? Jesus!

    What is Christmas? Is it a Christian holiday or a pagan holiday? The answer depends on who you ask. The Bible says nothing about early Christians celebrating Christ’s birth. In fact, it was at least 300 years after Jesus died, rose again and sent the Holy Spirit to initiate the church before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Christmas Is ... Jesus

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,016 views

    Christmas is Jesus – God’s Gift to Us. God’s gift of His Son provides a new start in life for all who believe and follow Jesus.

    Christmas Is Jesus John 3:16 Luke 2:1-20 Do you have family traditions at Christmas time? When our children were at home we read the Christmas story before opening presents. Last week at L.A. Fitness I asked several people if they read the Christmas story on Christmas Day. One gentleman said ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist