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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023
     | 5,185 views

    If we don’t allow the hustle and bustle of the world’s hectic race to find the perfect gift, and if we step back and look at the real reason we celebrate, our hearts are happier. We smile more. Hopefully we get a little bit closer to those we love, not always, but we can hope for that.

    Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday that we were in the advent season. For those that may not know what Advent is, Advent is the 4 Sundays after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas day. This year there are actually 5 Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So, our Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gray avatar

    The Father Has A Son!

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,497 views

    The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born!

    "The Father Has a Son!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Purpose: The Father allowed His precious Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to take birth in this human race. Imagine how the Father must have felt as Jesus was being born! INTRODUCTION Opening We have a tradition in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Christmas Day

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,980 views

    Special service of Song and Scripture

    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, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Christmas In July

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,101 views

    After finding a nativity set’s ‘baby Jesus’ figurine in the floor at our home, we pondered the thought… How is it that "Baby Jesus" has come to visit us in the summer?

    7.19.2009.Sermon.Christmas_in_July. Celebrating the Birth of Christ By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Christmas is the time that we celebrate the birth of Jesus That first Christmas was actually about 2 years after his birth, when the wisemen came to his home bearing gifts. In actuality, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    God's Saving Grace Has Appeared: A Sermon For Either Christmas Day Or Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2020
     | 3,308 views

    When one understands something life-changing and the light bulb goes on in the head, that moment is often called an "epiphany."

    God’s Saving Grace Has Appeared! Titus 2:11-14 Everyone loves a good story. Everyone loves a good storyteller. Back in the days before television we were entertained by stories. Our imaginations were left to paint the picture. A good storyteller makes you feel that you are part of the story. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Why Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,361 views

    A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

    CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    It's Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,516 views

    A reminder of how to live our lives during the Christmas season.

    The War on Christmas December 10, 2017 Luke 3:1-6 About 10 years ago there was a phrase which was popular. It didn’t last long, but it seems like every Christmas season those who are Christ followers feel like we’re in a battle. There was a popular book called The War on Christmas: How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Bells Of Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015
     | 9,669 views

    To many of the people it seemed that even God had turned His back upon them. But Isaiah's faith & hope was not dimmed or shaken. God spoke through him, & in the 9th chapter he speaks about the coming Messiah.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO. There are so many beautiful Christmas hymns. But for some reason the words & music of a Christmas hymn that is not too well known, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the terrible days of the Civil War, seem to touch me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Perfect Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    But even though we know that life is never that perfect, we get so focused on how everything appears perfect and that bleeds into our lives as we begin to yearn for the perfect life and this time of year, the perfect Christmas.

    Giving Up The Perfect Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 Debbie Macomber writes in her book, “The Perfect Christmas” about receiving a Christmas card a week before Thanksgiving from a college friend, named Jill. Jill had married her college sweetheart two weeks before they graduated. They now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,753 views

    How do we tell others the story of Jesus? In our text today we see that it doesn’t require a Bible college education or a deep theological argument. Instead, it’s all about saying “Come and See Jesus”.

    (Sermon began with a group of people standing on a sidewalk looking upward) Back when I was a boy, there was a TV show that always began with this group of people on a sidewalk - pointing and looking up in the sky. Does anyone know what TV show this was? (SUPERMAN) “Look! Up in the sky…. It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,641 views

    Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners.

    Title: Simeon’s Song Text: Luke 2:25-35 Truth: Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners. Aim: I want them to understand and receive God’s salvation. Life? What kind of salvation did God provide sinners? INTRODUCTION There is something comforting about the many lives in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Angels Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,035 views

    Christmas wonders at the birth of God the Savior.

    Series: Songs of Christmas Title: Angels Song Text: Luke 2:8-20 Truth: Christmas wonders at the birth of God the Savior. Aim: I want them to worship God for Christmas. Life ?: How do we recover our wonder of Christmas? INTRODUCTION The intriguing thing about contrasts is their similarities. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    A Dirty Christmas

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,968 views

    A Christmas sermon.

    “A Dirty Christmas” Hebrews 2:10-11, 14-18 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN This morning I preached a sermon which included a lot of talk about Christmas trees. I talked about how Christmas trees ought to point beyond themselves to Christ. But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Xmas Or Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,766 views

    The abbreviation ’Xmas’ annoys some Christians but it has a message worth hearing.

    Xmas or CHRISTmas ? I used to get annoyed when I saw the word ‘Xmas’ as an abbreviation for ‘Christmas’ as it seemed to take something of the wonder out of the story of Jesus coming to our world as a baby in order to become the Saviour of the World. It was all part of the commercialising this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,524 views

    What is the real meaning of Christmas gifts? Real gifts are costly to give, and accepting them means accepting the responsibility that comes with them. Especially the kinds of gifts God gives. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    Christmas Gifts Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) This lesson was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a High School student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, send me an email at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist