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  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Gift For The New Year

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017
     | 5,083 views

    Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

    1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Christmas Series

    Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 5, 2024
     | 487 views

    A different look at telling people about the birth of Jesus and what this all really means

    ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the earth, Every creature was stirring, awaiting a birth. The time for Messiah was certainly near, The prophets foretold it; the Bible was clear. From the book of beginnings, the very first sin, God’s word made it clear how His grace entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Comes Down To Earth

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 21, 2025
     | 153 views

    A short reflection for Christmas eve or day that focuses on the gift of Christmas of God coming down to earth for us, with a Gospel message and Gospel actions

    Every year we have this wonderful opportunity to focus on the Christmas story. The community is filled with carols, there is plenty mention of the angels, we have the three wise me from the East, sometimes referred to as Kings….and there is baby Jesus the centre of the story, who is regularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Zach & Liz Series

    Contributed by Keith Ralston on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,140 views

    The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth amazingly demonstrates God’s love as He remembers to keep His promises; and it shows that grace always goes to prepare the way for salvation.

    Zach & Liz Luke 1:11-18 Middle Age I. Names. A. Zacharias = God Remembers. A. God is Remembering His Promises. B. Elizabeth = My God Keeps His Oath. A. God is Keeping His Oath. C. Johanon (John) = God is Merciful. A. Well Isn’t This One Obvious? II. Zach. A. Won the Lottery. v. 9 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Daydreams Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

    December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Christmas Presence Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,081 views

    God’s great gift of His personal presence has been offered to us.

    Christmas Presence Following Jesus, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers We’ve been talking about following Jesus for the past eight weeks or so, examining what a Christ-following life looks like, digging in to the kingdom of heaven – the reality Jesus came to tell us about; because ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christmas Light

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 2, 2018
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     | 13,068 views

    Why am I doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on after Christmas. So it seems appropriate that the after Christmas sermon would be about light. Not Christmas lights but the real Christmas light.

    CHRISTMAS LIGHT You may be wondering, "why is he doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas"? Well, if Lights on the Lake can still be going after Christmas then why not have a Christmas sermon after Christmas? Many people enjoy keeping their Christmas lights on until New Year's Day. As you can see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lessons Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2025
     | 422 views

    If you want God’s saving grace to work in your life, believe in Christ and learn from Christ: learn to live for Him; learn to wait for Him; and learn to love Him, because He first loved you.

    Lillie Baltrip is a good bus driver. In fact, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram of June 17, 1988, the Houston school district nominated her for a safe-driving award. Her colleagues even trusted her to drive a busload of them to an awards ceremony for safe drivers. Unfortunately, on the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unwrapping Christmas

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    A simple sermon with props for a ’Carols by Candlelight’c service for our older folks

    UNWRAPPING CHRISTMAS MT 1:18-25 Silver Service (older folks) Carols by candlelight, Thurs 2nd Dec 2004 Props: a present due to be unwrapped in 3 layers The little girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with her first little children¡¦s Bible, in an easy-to-read translation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas 2008

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2008
     | 6,893 views

    Personal Reflections on the meaning of Christmas

    Christmas 2008 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With everything that has happened this year that seems to cast a cloud over this holiday, I still have a reason to praise God this holiday season. As you consider everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Christ Is Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2016
     | 5,079 views

    A sermon about God's pursuit of humankind.

    Christ is Christmas Luke 2:1-20 “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.” So Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Promises Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,608 views

    God is totally trustworthy when He makes a promise.

    Introduction This sermon is going to start off a little different from my usual sermons because right from the beginning, I am going to share with you a Scripture. It is found in the Book of Micah Chapter 5. Please stand as we read just one verse-verse two. Micah 5:2 (NKJV) The Coming Messiah 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Out Of Despair...hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,843 views

    Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

    Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    And Life Goes On... The Day After Christmas 2010

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,594 views

    As followers of Jesus we are to follow His example and live out our new birth in the world around us.

    And Life Goes On… The Day After Christmas 2010: Luke 2:21-40 Intro: Guess what? Only 364 more sleeps till Christmas! Anybody counting down?? I found a couple things I thought I’d share this morning: Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus Santa lives at the North Pole... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Songs Of Christmas

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    A sermon based on the Christmas chorus’s that we sing every Christmas. Noting the scriptures they are based upon.

    The Songs of Christmas Introduction Christmas and music are synonymous. We can never think of this time of year without recalling Christian music. What is the music of Christmas? To many children raised under the "political correctness" of today’s public school system, the music of Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist