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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    A Fresh Touch From God Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    The Christmas Touch - part 3 Lessons learned from the shepherds.

    Advent: This morning our journey to Bethlehem continues. The season surrounds us and the pace quickens as we count down the final days to Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle we sometimes suffer from tunnel vision. We’ll wake up one day and realize Christmas has come and gone and we missed what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For The Holy Day

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019
     | 6,190 views

    Advent is a time a preparation. A time to prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior, and to prepare our hearts and minds for the second coming of Christ

    Christmas is 16 days away. Does your pulse go up when you hear that? You have 16 days to buy your gifts, wrap them, finish decorating, plan and shop for a meal, finalize any travel plans, and or clean your house before your company arrives. Christmas will be here before you know it, and almost ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Staying In Character

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

    When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Covenant: God Pursues Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,142 views

    One could make the case that the Bible is the story of God pursuing people who have been running from Him and ruining their lives in the process.

    Covenant: God Pursues Series: “Ancient-Future Christmas” Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/12 What are you hoping to receive this Christmas? American Express did a survey recently and found that 31% of people said that receiving a “fruitcake” would be the worst gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Third Sunday In Advent: The Joy Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 16, 2022
     | 3,653 views

    The shepherds of Bethlehem experienced the first Christmas when the saw the angel, the heavenly host, and ultimately Baby Jesus Himself! We may never know joy like they did, but we can still have joy, too.

    (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on December 11, 2022. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the third Sunday in the Advent season. Today’s focus is on joy, and if there was ever a need for joy, it’s these days! In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 45,072 views

    Third in a four-part series on the attributes of Jesus prophesied by Isaiah, this was designed to give hope and comfort during the dark Xmas season of 911.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is The Great Gift Giver!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 15, 2014
     | 8,465 views

    God's gift to Elizabeth and Zachariah was a gift from Him that far exceeded any expectation and they gave him praise for His wonderful gift of a son!

    Date Preached: Dec 14, 2014 Church: Oak Park BC (2014) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: God is the Great Gift Giver! Text: Luke 1:5:25 ETS: God gave a great gift to Zach and Liz! ESS: TODAY! God has a great gift for YOU! Objective: I want the listeners to hear & know God has a great gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019
     | 4,571 views

    This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well. This is Part 1.

    This Easter at CityHOPE Church we are looking at the top ten reasons why Easter Jesus is better that Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more comfortable celebrating a baby in manger rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,298 views

    And God is with us, through every action of our life, that we begin, continue, and end in His name. I want to share the Christmas message in two words, Emmanual, and Jesus! Of all the names, God could have chosen, He chose these two.

    Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name. Scripture Lessons: Luke 1:26-33 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Make Up Your Mind

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,689 views

    Christmas is a reminder of the decision we need to make for Christ. Make up your mind is a sermon to get your congregation thinking again about the decisions that have to be made.

    Make up your mind James chapter 1:5-8 This morning I have a Christmas thought, not necessarily a Christmas message. Next Sunday, we will look at the Christmas story. Looking at Matthew 1 and Luke 2. I want to look for a moment at the earthly parents of the Christ child. I want you to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Shepherds In The Fields At Night

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,353 views

    This is the 4th in a series of sermons called Be Ready .... Be Ready for God Encounters. This message concentrates on the Shepherds' Encounter

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Shepherds in their Fields at Night INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! All month long we have been looking at God Encounters. We have been looking at these amazing times in people’s lives where they have either ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    No Room Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 20,917 views

    Four main reasons Jesus finds "no room" in many persons’ lives.

    Intro>On the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco, the pastor was looking over the nativity scene in the church lobby and noticed that baby Jesus was missing from among its figures. He hurried outside and saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the red wagon was the figure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Buts Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,355 views

    The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

    Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Final Wish

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    The following sermon is going to review the song Simeon sung while holding Jesus in the hope that you might see His gifts of peace and salvation as so valuable that you will share His Good News with the world!

    Final Wish Luke 2:22-39 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What is that one “BIG” gift that you hope to receive this Christmas? You know the over-the-top expensive item that consumes your thoughts and web browsing history! Maybe for you that is a new car, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Worship Fully Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,877 views

    Looks at how the people from the first advent worshipped the Lord and how we can learn to worship fully

    Worship Fully Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Slide Good morning. December is upon us and it is often about this time that the craziness of the holiday season begins in full. Shopping has begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational