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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Magi Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 17, 2015
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    As we look at Matthew 2 and the people known as the Magi, three phrases caught my attention this year as I was reading the Christmas story. "King of the Jews" "Overjoyed" "Presented Him with Gifts"

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: MAGI MATTHEW 2:1-12 READ Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Light That Brings Hope

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 17, 2015
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    I preached this sermon last Sunday, December 13th, 2015, at our Christmas Carol Service. It is shown here mostly as it was presented. The sermon talks about the Light of Jesus that brings hope for more than a season.

    THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT THAT BRINGS HOPE (ISAIAH 9:1-7, MATTHEW 4:13-16) INTRODUCTION – Good evening friends, it’s so nice to have you at our Christmas production 2015, “Christmas Hope – for more than a season”. I want to speak tonight about a hope that lasts beyond a season. One of our musicians told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,469 views

    This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

    Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas Is All About Hope Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2015
     | 7,936 views

    This message was used for our Blue Christmas, Silent Night Service.

    What Christmas is all About Silent Night. Start with clip from opening of A Charlie Brown Christmas Contrary to what Linus thought, Charlie Brown was in good company, there are all kinds of folks who feel the same way about Christmas. They are confused because they don’t feel jolly, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas Is All About Wonder Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 23, 2015
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    This is the Christmas Eve message for this series and looks back to Isiah's prophecy that Jesus' name would be called Wonderful

    That is the question isn’t it? Doesn’t anyone know what Christmas is all about? And if you’ve been at Cornerstone through December you know that we’ve been trying to answer Charlie Brown’s question. The is the fiftieth anniversary of this iconic Christmas special ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Christmas All About? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2015
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     | 7,821 views

    This sermon answers the question, "What is Christmas all about?"

    Introduction Several years ago RBC Ministries, the producers of Our Daily Bread, published a tract titled, “What Is Christmas All About?” I would like to share that with you tonight. The First World War began in August 1914. It was brutal, bloody, four-year-long war that affected the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Get Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015
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    Get Jesus out of the manger and into your daily life.

    Get Christ OUT of Christmas December 6, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Get Jesus out of the manger and into your daily life. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7 Supplemental Passage: "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas According To St. Mark

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
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    Is there really a Christmas Story in the Gospel of Mark? For the Second Sunday in Advent.

    Christmas According to St. Mark Mark 1:1-8 St. Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. St. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

    "Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Worship Christ At Christmas And Always Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    To truly keep Him as our focus, we must start by truly worshiping Christ. What can we learn from those who worshiped Christ at the very first Christmas?

    Keep Christ in Christmas Worship Christ Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Well, here we are. December 2013 and the Christmas season has started. But in a lot of places in our country, I am not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwrapping Christmas - God's Timing Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013
     | 5,461 views

    A message about God's perfect timing at Christmas.

    Title: Unwrapping Christmas: God's Timing Theme: Text: Matthew 2:1-12, Galatians 4:1-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, (2) saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christmas: Making Room For Jesus

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Dec 9, 2013
    based on 26 ratings
     | 77,042 views

    My prayer for all of us is that we make room for Jesus in our lives. Not just a little room – we give Him our entire life. Every piece of it. Not part of it; every part of it.

    VIDEO: CHARLIE BROWN AND THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS (LINUS QUOTING “FOR UNTO US A SAVIOR IS BORN) Wow. How times have changed. You would never hear THAT in a modern day cartoon. Isn’t is comforting though…I mean, doesn’t it give you such peace of mind to know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Miracle Of Christmas Is...

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2013
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    not the prophecies of the OT, nor the angels announcing Jesus birth to the Shepeherds, nor the Wise Men follwing a start but the Incarnation

    Sermon: The Incarnation TSJ, TSL, WSG and WSMM 2013 The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the prophecies foretelling Jesus’ birth, wonderful though they are. The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the angels telling the Shepherds of Jesus’ birth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Real War Against Christmas

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Dec 16, 2013
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    A Sermon based on Revelation 12 that presents the nativity story as a cosmic drama depicting the real war of good against evil

    The Real War Against Christmas Revelation12:1-17 (see also Psalm 2:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12) I. A Cosmic Drama 1. Our text this morning is from the book of Revelation 2. The word “revelation” in Greek means “to show – to reveal – to unveil – to manifest – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Im Dreaming Of A White Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,354 views

    Discovering a deeper meaning of Christmas through some popular melodies we hear played during the Christmas season.

    Series Introduction What songs do you have stuck in your head this season? What Christmas songs do you find yourself humming each day? What is your favorite? Christmas seems to be a special time for music and song. In fact, for some people, the season doesn’t seem right until they hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church