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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Peace Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2022
     | 2,751 views

    If you want to see God turn your disappointments into dreams come true, then like Joseph just trust and obey Him.

    Dave Barry talks about one of his most vivid childhood memories of Christmas. It was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Armonk, NY. It involved almost all the Sunday School kids, and Mrs. Elson, who had experience in the Legitimate Theater, was the director. Barry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 29,550 views

    Where is your hope this Christmas? If your hope is in Jesus, you’ll never be disappointed. The true hope of Christmas is for yesterday, today and tomorrow.

    Well, Thanksgiving is over. The table is cleared and everything’s gone except the leftovers. You know what that means, don’t you? I know what it means in my house. It means Christmas time is in full swing. Miranda loves Christmastime. For years, if it was up to her, we would have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,217 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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    Christmas Secrets

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    Hidden in our Christmas celebrations are the secrets of Jesus’ family tree. Come and discover the real meaning of Christmas.

    Christmas Secrets Matthew 1:1-16 The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas is an interesting time of the year here in the United States. Mention the word, "Christmas" and automatically it stirs images of nativity scenes, beautifully decorated homes with lights and tinsel, and Santa with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,194 views

    Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

    Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anticipating Christmas

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021
     | 1,321 views

    A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

    Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,282 views

    In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

    “The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
     | 331 views

    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023
     | 1,057 views

    In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

    Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Light Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,314 views

    This is the second sermon in an Advent series for Advent 2019. In this sermon we look at Jesus being the light of the world and what that means.

    Advent 2019 (Pt. 2) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Well, this is the second Sunday of Advent, and again I’m going to have you all open your Bibles to Isaiah 9:2-7, and we’re going to read this passage that we read last week… And as you’re turning there, let me just remind you that last time we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not About Xmas, But Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,604 views

    To have true happiness at Christmas, our focus must be on Christ.

    Not X-mas, But CHRISTmas Luke 2:1-16 Intro: Lindsay had a father that was a distant and severe man. For whatever reason his father worked him especially hard during the holiday months. Lindsay was given extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. avatar

    Christmas: Is Santa For Real?

    Contributed by Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. on Dec 16, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    A sermon on the true "Saint Nicholas" and his love for Jesus Christ.

    Christmas: Is Santa for Real? Matthew 2:11; 6:1-4 One of the best aspects about Christmas, frankly, is going into stores or watching a parade and…as it gets near the end - there he is! It’s an odd looking fellow dressed in a red suit! His name, of course, is “Santa Claus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    The gift if Christmas, Jesus Christ, is appropriate for everyone, it does not matter who you are, boy or girl, man or woman, rich or poor, black or white, short or tall, fat or slim, this gift is for you.

    December 7th, 2003 Let us pray. Welcome... Today is the second Sunday of Advent, and when we say Advent, we are talking about our Lord’s coming to earth in human form, coming as God incarnate; God in the flesh. This was the first Advent. Christ will come again, not as a baby, but he will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    A Perfect Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    Have in your heart the meaning of the day

    There is a lot of pressure on people today. There’s a lot of pressure that this day, Christmas eve, and tomorrow, that they be perfect days. I think most people have a picture in their mind of what they would like their Christmas eve and Christmas day to be like. You have your schedule all set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

    Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed