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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    The First Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 14, 2012
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     | 8,040 views

    The first Christmas Tree was Jesus on the Cross.

    2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Acts 5:30 – “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree [zulon].” Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Light In The Darkness: A Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2025
     | 168 views

    Church, we are living in a time when the lines between light and darkness are blurred, when the world celebrates what it calls “harmless fun.” But I came to tell you today: God is not mocked! What fellowship does light have with darkness? What communion does Christ have with Belial?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Ghouls, Grace and the Gospel.” INTRODUCTION: A PAGAN LEGACY Brothers and sisters in Christ, as the people of God chosen to walk in His marvelous light, we are called to live separated from the unholy ways of the world. Today, as we reflect on the culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism, The Next Step

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    This is a look at the three baptisms mentioned in the New Testament.

    November 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Mark 1:1-4; Acts 16:25-34; Romans 6:1-4 Subject: Baptism Title: Baptism, The Next Step When your kids were little did they ever play church? I used to love it when our girls did that. I remember Charlotte telling me that she played church as a child with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    In this sermon I am going to talk about what would happen if Christmas had not occurred to show how greatly we have been blessed even if the government shuts large gatherings down this year.

    What if there was no Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Government officials all over the world have been discussing the possibility of severely limiting gatherings at Christmas time. This scares many people for we have many traditions we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Joy - The Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023
     | 4,294 views

    The next step as we anticipate the arrival of the birth date of our Savior Jesus Christ, is celebrating the JOY of Christmas.

    This Sunday morning is the second Sunday of Advent. Last week we talked about the HOPE of Christmas. Today, the next step as we anticipate the arrival of the birth date of our Savior Jesus Christ, is celebrating the JOY of Christmas. PRAYER For some folks, Christmas is the happiest time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seasoning The Season Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

    Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret To Purity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 7,891 views

    We need to filter out those things that will affect our thinking and then we need to make sure we test our thoughts and motives against the highest demands of the Kingdom, that is, inner purity and godly love.

    I wonder how many of you have been watching the series “Meet the Amish” on SBS over the last 4 weeks. It’s been fascinating to watch a group of Amish young people experiencing the wider world after living a very sheltered life surrounded by a family and community dedicated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Clinic On The Corner

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    The church should be like a free medical clinic, open to all who will come to the great physician.

    INTRODUCTION: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” These famous lines open Dickens’ classic novel A Tale of Two Cities. All of human history is summed up in those lines. Throughout history there have always been births and funerals. There have been terrible plagues and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just And Unjust Societies In Olden Times

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2023
     | 899 views

    Do we respect the law of God or not?

    Saturday of the 17th week in Course 2023 Our OT reading today continues the narrative of the Book of Leviticus, the main tradition of the Hebrew priestly class, in a sense the memories of the tribe of Levi. We need to remember that Moses and Aaron were members of that class; we need also to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015
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    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Wedding (vs 2&4) The First Invited Guests (vs 3&4) The Other Invited Guests (vs 8-10) The Gate Crasher (vs 11-14) SERMON BODY Ill: Can you guess the couples from their wedding photos quiz • Andy Murray & Kim Sears • Elvis Presley & Priscilla Ann ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Is The Greatest Act Of Love? The Kiss?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,988 views

    We consider what the greatest act of love could be. THIS IS A STUDY OF THE KISSES OF THE BIBLE. But let me tell you upfront, that listening is the greatest act of love we can know.

    WHAT IS THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE? A KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingegrs@aol.com While this lesson is about THE KISS, perhaps the greatest act of love is TO LISTEN! Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "In The Chaos Of The Pigpen…. Hope And Direction”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,797 views

    Jesus uses 3 parables to tell what God's character is like. It is "grace". Some history of the culture from Ken Bailey is included. To the Pharisees “You think you know God, but you do not." Jesus is the God of Ezekiel 34.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 27,2022 Text: Luke 15:11-31 Redeemer “In the Chaos of the Pigpen…. Hope and Direction” “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus… and the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying… This fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rights And Wrongs Of Christmas – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025
     | 233 views

    In a two Part series, we will look at the RIGHTS and WRONGS of Christmas, and in Part 1 we begin with the WRONGS. Some topics – Date of Christmas, Commercialization of Christmas, Santa Claus, Gluttony and drunkenness, Carols and songs, candles, and more beside.

    THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF CHRISTMAS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION I have decided to do a more thorough examination of this whole idea of Christmas, paying closer attention to what I think are the rights and wrongs of Christmas. As I mapped this out I found more wrongs than rights. This subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,693 views

    Light and Christmas are a powerful combination that can only be fully acheived and enjoyed in the glow of the world’s One, True, Light, Jesus Christ.

    “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide songs being sung by a choir, and folks dressed up like Eskimos. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep tonight.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baby Jesus In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
     | 3,606 views

    The Savior’s entire life built up toward His crucifixion and resurrection. He had to be the sinless Lamb of God and endorsed by the Spirit so He could redeem us because He loves us!

    Baby Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 2:21-38) 1. Things don’t always work the way we think they should. 2. There was a man in the Persian empire that looked just like the king. When the real king was quietly assassinated, he pretended to be him and ruled for a time (Smerdis/Pseudo Smerdis). 3. Likewise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible