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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Examining Christmas Traditions"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 15,489 views

    This is an informal Wednesday Night Bible Study, examining why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th, what year Jesus was really born, what the Inn was like, and who the Wise Men were.

    “Examining Christmas Traditions” (A Wednesday Night Bible Study) INTRODUCTION: TONIGHT, I want us to informally take a closer look at just a few of the Christmas traditions. I. WHEN WAS JESUS BORN? A. The Year Throughout history, calendars have been dated according to important historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wise Choice

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    A sermon for Epiphany-Year C.

    “A Wise Choice” Sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany-C December 31, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mighty God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 17,990 views

    What does the title "Mighty God" tell us about Jesus?

    This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series, in which we are studying the names of Christ found in the prophecy of Isaiah chapter nine: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008
     | 3,724 views

    God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

    A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2007 Picture - show Nativity. For the last four weeks we’ve talked together about God’s desire to have particular people present at the birth of His son. God sent out birth announcements to particular people - specifically inviting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Worship Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    An important lesson from the Magi.

    THE WORSHIP OF THE WISE Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: During the Christmas Season, we naturally shift our focus toward the birth of Jesus. Today we will discuss the 3 Wise Men. There are many important points that can be made about their visit, but I want to discuss one of the most important: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    #4 in Christmas series on fear. What were the shepherds afraid of? God’s presence.

    Luke 2:8-20 – Fear of God I found a website called Funny Historical Accounts. It tells the unfortunate story of 24-year-old Danny Simpson of Ottawa, Ontario. In 1990 Mr. Simpson was given six years of imprisonment for robbing a bank of $6000. In the robbery, he used an old Colt .45 pistol. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of John The Baptist Is Announced At The Temple In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,218 views

    This was a dark period for the nation of Israel. The people had not heard a prophetic word from God in over 400 years, not since Malachi had announced the coming of Elijah ([1]Mal. 4:5-6). The spiritual leaders were shackled by tradition, and in some....

    -7 BC- Jerusalem (1) The Birth of John the Baptist is Announced at the Temple in Jerusalem Scriptures (Num. 6:3) Luke 1:5-25 Luke 1:5-25 (NKJV) 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

    Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesse's Branch Brings Righteousness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,072 views

    ADVENT 2(A) - Jesse’s Branch brings righteousness from very humble beginnings with very miraculous results.

    JESSE’S BRANCH BRINGS RIGHTEOUSNESS Isaiah 11:1-10 - December 7, 2003 ISAIAH 11:1-10 111 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him-- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Biggest Blessing Of All

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    A sermon about the blessing of Christ - to go along with our Bethlehem Candle Service- 2nd week of Advent.

    Every year in Mesa, Arizona, the Mormon Temple puts on their Christmas display. It is a fantastic sight to see! There must be millions of lights, and the sight of those displays is truly awesome. If you want to go see them, you will spend at least a half hour looking for a place to park, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What's In Your Family Tree? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    This is the first message in a series through the Book of Matthew

    What’s In Your Family Tree? Have you ever been around people who seem to chatter on and on and in the end, you wonder what they said? Or heard people who have the appearance of knowledge yet when you check it out discover though it sounded right, it was off base? In the first century ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Search Diligently For The Child

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,426 views

    This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

    Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Gifts This Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    A look at the various gifts that God gives to each of us.

    God’s Gifts to Us December 9, 2001 Here they are I know you’ve been waiting for them, the top 10 real Christmas wishes. 10) A new SUV that would fit in my stocking 9) Two words: Batteries Included 8) No Payments until 2050 7) To Get Christmas Cards out by Easter 6) To complete Christmas shopping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013
     | 2,383 views

    2 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

    ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH-II—Philippians 2:1-13 Need: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is another scene at the very end which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes... Its the final scene when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characters At The Crib- Were You There? (Christmas)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    A sermon at Carols by Candlelight. Teaching and evangelistic

    Carols by candlelight 16 Dec 2001 pm. Characters at the crib- were you there? Herod The last reading (Mt 2:13-18) grounds this all, doesn’t it? Places it firmly in the realm of - our world. This last year. Troubles still emanating from there & ‘religion’ - reality… not fantasy. This is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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