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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,107 views

    A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Christmas #2

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    THE BIRTH OF JESUS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENING IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND

    Philippians 2:5-2:11 CHRISTMAS On that first Christmas the angels announced the birth of a new child. The heavens were opened and all the company of heaven broke into praise. Shepherds went racing to Bethlehem to see what it was all about. And for two thousand years we have been jumping up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Is Impossible

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,581 views

    The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

    Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Narnia: Good News For Sticky Situations Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    This is the second message (of 3) relating the Christmas story to the story of Narnia. This one looks at the characcter of Edmund, and describes the similarities between Turkish Delight and Sin in our lives.

    GOOD NEWS FOR STICKY SITUATIONS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, December 4, 2005 (Note – This is more of an outline than a manuscript – I shared more in the way of content and illustrations than what is printed here. I also want to acknowledge that the inspiration and seed thoughts for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas: The Big Picture

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 4, 2021
     | 1,674 views

    John's Gospel places Jesus' birth within a cosmic framework of significance and purpose.

    January 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 1:1-18 Christmas: The Big Picture Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, Christmas is nearly over. Decorations have been packed away until next December. The holiday baking is nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 16, 2015
     | 8,361 views

    This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners.

    Series: Why This Baby Matters Title: The Hope of Christmas (adapted from a Stott outline) Text: 1 Timothy 1:15 Truth: This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners. Aim: To clarify the message of Christmas. INTRODUCTION Maybe you have heard of Liu Bolin. He is referred to as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas For Everybody!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,612 views

    God’s favor is not exclusive. God doesn’t play favorites, but offers His mercy to all who will receive Him. Let’s look at some thoughts about God’s favor, His good will toward men.

    Christmas for Everybody! Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Angels Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,673 views

    Declaring that Christ the Lord has come, the angels did it. Now we are to declare the good news that is for all the people.

    Last year I spoke about the passage in Luke’s gospel where the shepherds are out in the fields doing the thing shepherds do best, out living in the fields looking after the sheep as they did in the day. When something strange happened and beyond all of their imaging happened, remember these ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christmas At Stody

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Who defined the history of the world at the time of Jesus’ birth- Caesar Augustus or.....

    The Christmas Story Luke 2:1-14 ”In those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered” (Luke 2:1) And yet today there is no record left of that census. Other than as a part of the story of a Jewish baby born that year. Story: History would have us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living In God’s Favor

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,725 views

    Rather than painting a picture of an angry, brooding God, the Christmas story reminds us that God actually likes us and wants what is best for us.

    Living in God’s Favor Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Eye Witness News 1 - Mary (Advent 1, 2009) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week one focusing on the person of Mary.

    Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The War In Heaven (January 1, 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    Today’s text deals with Christmas story and beyond because it is about the birth of Jesus and how the enemy targets God’s children.

    THE WAR IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 12:1 - 11 https://youtu.be/YpgkPBQk8lk The sermon starts at 34:11 on the link above 1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Bible References For The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,195 views

    Part of the Christmas story is found in Luke 1-2 and the rest is found in Matthew 1-2. This is an outline of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth.

    The Birth of Jesus The Christmas Story News for Zacharias Luke 1:1-25 Message for Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary Visited Elisabeth, John Leapt 1:39-45 Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-56 John (the Baptist) Born Luke 1:57-66 Zacharias Prophesied Luke 1:67-80 News for Joseph Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Walter avatar

    The Miracle Of Christmas

    Contributed by Mark Walter on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    Tells the story of Christ birth through Luke 2: 1-14

    The Miracle of Christmas Start with Bluefish TV clip – The Greatest Story Ever Told, I almost wished I could put this video at the end…the many languages bring home the impact of Christmas around the world, it’s simply wonderful Luke 2: 1-14 1. The Miracle of Christmas almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible