Sermons about Spirit Of Christmas

Christmas Contrasts

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

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Every year at Christmas time this great line is drawn. Here are people who are like shepherds & wise men coming to Jesus to worship Him. And there are others like Herod who stand hard & cold, resisting all that God is trying to do in their lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Coming

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 1, 2001

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Have you ever wondered why God placed perhaps the most important prophecy about His coming Messiah in Micah 5:2? This sermon explores that thought, and along the way sees both how contemporary Micah’s message was, and how wise and awesome in His planning

We are not very patient people + Esp. when we want something done = Out of our control + "It’s coming..." = "So is Christmas" + Anxious anticipation for the something we want = Can’t hardly wait for it + As with Christmas = Christmas is coming = Can’t hardly wait for it + Sights, sounds, smells, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

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Christmas revealed to us God’s desire to have fellowship with man and His desire to meet us at our point of need.

John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. · Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. · Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, writing about a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unimpressive Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

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It is the very lack of pretense and privilege accompanying Jesus’ birth that makes him more attractive as you get to know Him.

12-20-98 INTRODUCTION Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Promise Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 11, 2001

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God gave his people the promise of sending a Messiah to deliver them and in Jesus God has kept that promise.

A Christmas Promise Luke 1:1-20 December 1997 Introduction I. A Christmas Wish A. The wish is made This past week there was a wonderful Christmas movie on called a Christmas Wish. It is the story of a grandson who returns home to temporarily run the family real estate business after his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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This is a Christmas season devotional done for the local senior center. The gift of Christmas is one that we cannot afford to pass up

The Gift of Christmas John 1:12 Senior Center Devotional December 12, 2001 In the fourth year of his layoff from his job, Dad gave Mom a dishwasher for Christmas. You have to understand the magnitude of the gift: Our old house had its original wiring and plumbing, and neither could handle the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2001

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The message given by the angels is a message of hope for all of the world! God has sent His Son.

The Message of Christmas Selected Passages December 16, 2001 Introduction Every person in America is bombarded each and every day with a wide variety of messages. Messages come in many forms and fashions. There are printed messages that come to us through books, newspapers or magazines. There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 27, 2001

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Light and Christmas are a powerful combination that can only be fully acheived and enjoyed in the glow of the world’s One, True, Light, Jesus Christ.

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide songs being sung by a choir, and folks dressed up like Eskimos. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep tonight.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Dressed For Christmas

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. The Christmas season is an opportunity for the church to present Christ to the world. It is one time when people seem to be more open to listening to the good news of Jesus Christ. And so, as churches, we invite those beyond our walls to special services and concerts and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wonder Of Christmas

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

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A Christmas outline

The Wonder Of Christmas Isaiah 9:6 1. The Wonder of Love! - John 3:16 2. The Wonder of Life! - John 10:10 3. The Wonder of Peace! - Rom 5:1 4. The Wonder of Joy! - Luke 2:10 5. The Wonder of Forgiveness! - Mat 1:21 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Advent

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 12, 2004

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This outline gives an example for holding the Advent lightnig ni your church over the course of 4 weeks with the lighting of the 5th candle on your Christmas eve service.

Christmas 2005 Advent Advent is Latin for Arrival. This refers to the arrival of our Lord and Savior. The advent wreath represents God’s unending love for us, and the holly branches represent our everlasting life with Jesus Christ. We light one candle, reading the Advent passage for that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Miracles Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 26, 2004

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Christmas is a miraculous time of year. Grouches are turned into givers. Cynics are turned into softies. But this morning we’re going to look at the real miracles of Christmas. Advent is one of the times when we are confronted with what Christians really

MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS What A Difference Christmas Makes Christmas is a miraculous time of year. Grouches are turned into givers. Cynics are turned into softies. But this morning we’re going to look at the real miracles of Christmas. Advent is one of the times when we are confronted with what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 26, 2005

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The Annoucment by the Angels changed the Shepherds lives

Wonder Of Christmas - The first ever vocal radio broadcast on December 24, 1906 - Consisted of a reading from Luke chapter two. - A Canadian engineer and inventor, Reginald Fessenden - 1866-1932 - The eldest son of an Anglican minister growing up near Niagra Falls On Christmas Eve, 1906, from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Cast

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

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The lessons we can learn from the three main characters of the Christmas story.

The Christmas Cast Luke 1:26-27 When you watch your favorite movie or see a Broadway play you will also see a list of characters, whether scrolling on the screen during the credits or printed on a playbill. If you were to go and visit any nativity scene, you would see the important characters of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Narnia

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Uses the Narnia movie to show truth about God.

Christmas in Narnia Its September 18, 1931, in Oxford, England, Two brilliant young professors walk in the darkness until 3am. One is called Jack by his friends, the other is called Tollers. Jack and Tollers have become great friends, primarily because they both love to read ancient myths and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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