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  • John Beehler avatar

    So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

    So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

    Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 25,858 views

    The coming of Jesus to this world immediately began to change the lives of those around him.

    The Wonder of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 A ninety year old couple sat on the front porch one night. The old man was overcome with the romance of the evening and he said to his hard of hearing wife, “I’m proud of you.” “Huh,” she said. “I’m proud of you.” “I’m tired of you too,” she said. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Strange Blessings Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,263 views

    Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

    As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carla Powell avatar

    How The Grinch Couldn't Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    No Grinch can take away the true meaning of Christmas, because Jesus was born for us! (uses refernces from Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas).

    Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine, but this year, it has also made quite a box office splash. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the Who-ville townspeople at Christmas. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,429 views

    How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

    A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    People Of The Manger

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    A Christmas Sermon focusing on the Christian Identity.

    PEOPLE OF THE MANGER Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago there was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season in East Texas/Southern Alabama. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus as He lay in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

    Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Did He Come As A Baby? (The Joy Of His Birth) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 351 ratings
     | 17,511 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    And On Earth Peace

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!

    And On Earth Peace Text: "Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!" (Luke 2:13-14 RSV). Scripture Reading: (Luke 2:4-14) Hymns: "Glorious Is Thy Name," ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    3 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,235 views

    "You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

    What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Finding Jesus

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,235 views

    May people find Jesus in your decisions, language, devotions, kindness and compassion

    Sermon - “Finding Jesus” Luke 2:1-10 I. Mary’s Story II. The Search Continues A. Introduction - Scholars B. Our Search 1. Like the Jew 2. In Our Everyday Life 3. Finding Jesus C. Others Search 1. Where Will They Find Him? 2. Can They Find Him in You? III. The Challenge A. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Even Parents With A Perfect Child Have Problems

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    This message can be used during the Christmas season or a family series and illustrates how Christians deal with the curves that life give us in marriage and life.

    Even Parents with the Perfect Child have problems! Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Introduction: Today as continue our sermon series entitled Crosspoints we will look specifically at the “Parents in the Pageant.” Our focus will be on Mary and Joseph and remember we are introduced to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    A look at the different angels present at the first Christmas

    Touched by an Angel Angels. What would Christmas be without angels? They are an integral part of Christmas, if we didn’t have angels what would we put on the top of our trees? And what would the little ones dress up as in the Christmas play; you only need so many shepherds. The Christmas story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Becoming Young Again

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    Christmas 2001

    12/16/01 - Becoming Young Again Text: Luke 2 & Matthew 18:1-5: What is it about children that endeared themselves to Jesus? Certainly they are cute. Certainly they are innocent in their understanding of life. What impressed Jesus always was faith… Maybe that’s why Jesus came as a babe in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ