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  • Robert Walderman avatar

    4 Christmas Questions-#4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 23, 2014
     | 3,315 views

    We've heard the military expression, "Search and destroy." Well, the answer to our last question, "WHY?" "Why was it necessary for Jesus to come?" is, "To save and destroy."

    Jesus is the reason for the season- 4 Christmas questions: #4, “WHY?” In the military you have heard the expression, “A Search and destroy mission.” Well, the reason why Christ came was to, “Save and destroy.” We have come to our final question in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 16, 2015
     | 3,033 views

    what the true meaning of Christmas is, how it has been lost.

    ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS JOHN 3:16-19 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Christmas Carol: Stave One Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2018
     | 4,999 views

    This message looks at the how Christmas and it's main characters are introduced in the OT and Luke and Matthew. Like Dickens Christmas Carol the five parts are each called Staves. (if it was good enough for Dickens)

    A Christmas Carol Stave one When Angela and I first got married she told me that one of the things that she did with her dad each Christmas was to watch A Christmas Carol. But it had to be the Alastair Sim one from 1951, and not the colourized version either. The movie was first released in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Gospel According To Carol Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018
     | 4,102 views

    We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday!

    A Christmas Carol – A Carole Christmas Story! Thesis: We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday! Introduction: Summary of Play: Tonight, we have been enlightened, we have been blessed as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis King avatar

    Love Cures Christmas Depression

    Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 17, 2018
     | 2,874 views

    Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus that is a cure that works in any season. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so freely given we can share this love to all who may feel down and out.

    Depression can overcome anyone at any time. But if we turn to the love of Jesus that is a cure that works in any season. And God's love is so abundant, so truthful, so freely given we can share this love to all who may feel down and out. After tossing and turning at night, have you ever awoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas All Year Long!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,150 views

    Wouldn't it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things we hear & sing about at Christmas time? Wouldn't it be wonderful if we would take the spirit of Christmas with us all through the year?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter and somewhat revised version of one of my earlier sermons: "Holding On to Christmas.") TEXT: Matthew 2:13-23 ILL. I imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    What Does Christmas Mean

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 24, 2018
     | 5,563 views

    The plan of salvation had been put into place before the universe was created. Before anything ever existed, the Triune God set the day when God would become a man and walk among humankind.

    What Does Christmas Mean? TEXT: Gal. 4:4-7 Introduction: Here are some facts about Christmas from The History Channel Website: • Each year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. • Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - We Must Not Forget!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018
     | 5,154 views

    Christmas! More than at any other time of the year we open our hearts, our lives, even our wallets, & give freely & generously of ourselves. No wonder our memories are so precious!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 2:8-20 Listen to these words from the Gospel of Luke, chap. 2, beginning with vs. 8. (Luke 28-18, 20) And there were shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,023 views

    This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "After Christmas... Now What?”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,552 views

    The purpose of these Christmas stories, as recorded by the authors of the gospels, is to remind us that the silent, holy night of unnatural calm that we celebrate on Christmas is really the point of the eye of the storm.

    The Christmas season would be over next week.... “AFTER THE ADVENT SEASON... NOW WHAT?” Let’s follow the footsteps of the Family as they continue their trek to God’s plans and purposes.... for His Glory.... It is also in great relation and realization for everyone of us here as we enter 2019.... ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Christmas Covenant[2018]-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 26, 2018
     | 1,779 views

    3 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

    The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-III—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Covenant[2018]-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 26, 2018
     | 2,227 views

    2 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

    The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-II—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Christmas - God In A Man Suit

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
     | 3,063 views

    Christmas story of Emmanuel - How God came in the form of a man to live and die for us

    Tell story of Jacob Venable working at zoo Why would I tell that story? We know it’s not true…Because it’s the Christmas story It tells us really what God is like…which is the Christmas Story How is it the Christmas story? Let’s explore it and see Read passage / Pray Listen, the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brett Crosson avatar

    The Light Of Christmas The Way Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019
     | 3,036 views

    Christ came into this world to do some amazing things, and to show us the way to live. He wants us to be servants, to make sacrifices and to flow in the supernatural power of God. Peter did, Paul did, Philip did and so can you and I.

    Phil 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,207 views

    Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

    Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational