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  • Tony Miano avatar

    And God Came Down

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    How much time do we really spend considering the reasons why Jesus was born—the reasons why God came down—why God had to become a man?

    And God Came Down Christmas Eve 2000 Selected Verses Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 24, 2000 Introduction: Christmas—it’s a time for celebration. It’s a time for family and friends. It’s a time for the community to draw closer together. Christmas is so ...read more

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    Happy Birthday Jesus

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    The meaning of the candles in an Advent Wreath; Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Salvation and the Birth (Incarnation) of Christ

    Happy Birthday, Jesus (An Advent Celebration) Luke 2.1-20 December 24, 2000 An Advent Wreath has five candles representing different parts of the Christmas story. They consist of three white candles (Prophecy, Bethlehem and Shepherds), a purple candle (our Salvation), ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Savior Has Been Born!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 798 ratings
     | 23,835 views

    It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#247) TEXT: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffrey Stewart avatar

    How The Grinch Stole Christmas

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,083 views

    Christmas Sermon

    Today I want to launch us into this message with a reading from one of the great minds of theology Dr. Seuss . . . I have here copy "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" A favorite Dr. Seuss book . . . I want to read a portion of it to you (Read pages 1-2 of the story) Every Who Down in Who-ville, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Christ Over Tradition

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    Christmas tradition needs to be questioned and the truth of Christ affirmed.

    Verse: Luke 2: 1-20 Topic: Christmas Probing Question: What is the reason for Christmas? Key Word: reasons Subject: Reasons for Christmas Aim: To inspire the congregation to experience a renewed sense of what Christmas is all about. Title: Christ Over Tradition Introduction Christmas with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burlap Christmas

    Contributed by Merv Birky on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Christmas Service message/meditation.

    MRB Beth-El 2000-12-24 Burlap Christmas – Luke 2:1-20 I. God appearing in human form not unique to Christianity. A. Whether eastern mystery religions, Greek mythologies, African nature religions, the “gods” often show up looking like humans. 1. Often as a trick rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Peace: Ready, Set, Go Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    To gain peace in stressful times, we need, like the shepherds of Bethlehem, to be ready and open to God’s doing new things; to set out promptly to respond to God’s action; and to go back into our normal course of life, but with a difference.

    These are stressful days. There is too much going on. Too much. Too much work, too much to think about, too many demands, too much. Why, we have to shop and bake and decorate and plan parties and send cards and on and on. Too much. Stressful. Too much traveling. I heard an astonishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

    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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  • Bill Prater avatar

    Christmas Is Over ... Now What?

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 21,979 views

    When the SIGNS are no longer VISIBLE, does that mean that the SIGNIFICANCE of Christmas is no longer VALUABLE?

    CHRISTMAS IS OVER...NOW WHAT? Luke 2:1-20 I have a bit of post-Christmas humor 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    No Room Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 9,405 views

    A Christmas sermon on keeping Christ in Christmas.

    NO ROOM (Luke 2:1-7) and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Introduction: The Virgin Birth of Jesus A. It was a Famous Event. B. It was a Fantastic Event. C. It was a Foretold Event. D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    The Joy of Christmas

    GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room At The Inn

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    The inn was to full for Christ to come in. Throughout Scripture we see that there is no room for God. Is there room in your home, your life and your heart for Him?

    Introductory Considerations 1. It is a scene that is unmistakable. This scene is so identified with the birth of our Lord, that is has been banned from display in public places because it might offend those who do not believe it ever happened. 2. Scene is in a stable. Mary and Joseph and a wooden ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Are You In The Inn Or The Stable

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    1. Joni Earickson shares some interesting thoughts about the night when Christ was born.

    1. Joni Earickson shares some interesting thoughts about the night when Christ was born. Read "The Stable" - from "A Christmas Longing" 2. I enjoy parties - birthday, anniversaries. I would have enjoyed being with the people in the inn. 3. But one thing I don’t like about parties. So many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Lawson avatar

    It Was Not A Silent Night

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

    It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,237 views

    If we could choose what we wanted for Christmas... would it be peace on earth?

    Peace On Earth - Christmas 2002 12/21/02 Opening Statement…. What do you want for Christmas? If you could have one thing….if you could have anything you desire for Christmas this year, what would it be? Think about that statement for a few moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist