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  • John Hamby avatar

    Elizabeth’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,813 views

    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,851 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

    Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    Christmas teaches us that ordinary people can attain extraordinary blessing in their lives!

    CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 1: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing” Luke 1:26-38 Welcome: Read excerpt by Jackie McCullough as excerpted in The Incarnation: An Anthology, pp. 47-48. Introduction: Are you looking for glad tidings this Christmas season? Do you come to God in search of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paradox Of Our Time

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    This is a 15-20 minute devotional designed to help people transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the proper heart. A good Christmas message for early in the season.

    (opened this message with a video clip entitled ’The Paradox of our Time’ downloaded from Sermonspice.com. The first paragraph ’show pics’ included pictures of dogs with cats, and other comical unexpected partnerships.) We live in a world of paradox. At a time of great paradox. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Child Is Born Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
     | 4,764 views

    The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

    What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 16,809 views

    The Real Meaning of Christmas

    The Greatest Gift Hebrews 11: 6c Revelation 22: 12 ·Prayer ·Acknowledgements (God, Pastor, Associate Ministers, Wife, Congregation) Scripture Hebrews 11:6c “But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Worship Like The Magi

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,398 views

    Finding ourselves in the story of the Magi and responding in worship

    Worship Like the Magi – Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: “The God of power, as he did ride In his majestic robes of glorie Resolv’d to light; and so one day He did descend, undressing all the way.” - George Herbert Context: I think George Herbert, in that simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before I Die

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Receiving Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,774 views

    God’s gift alone is stronger than the hate and despair that mockingly stands in opposition against “peace on earth good will to men.” Whatever the difficulty we may face in these days approaching Christmas 2005 God’s gift, the gift of His one and only So

    GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Receiving Luke 2:21-33 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: I Heard the Bells (1:47) I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play And wild and sweet the word repeat of peace on earth, good will to men . . . And in despair I bowed my head: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

    Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Have Time! Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,644 views

    Sermon #1 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

    “SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #1: “I DON’T HAVE TIME” LUKE 2:1-7 It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families lived next door opted to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. An unexpected storm surprised the weekend sailors. Before long, the sea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,499 views

    Third part of a Christmas series. Christmas is not only about sing songs, it is making worhsip.

    A Touch of Christmas, P3 Touching God through Praise Luke 1: 46-55 INTRODUCTION Series Summary: even at a time that is as stress filled as Christmas, • God wants to touch others THROUGH YOU, with His love and grace • God has a Fresh Touch FOR YOU • You can TOUCH GOD with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Just Like That

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 3, 2025
     | 207 views

    God can turn years of stagnation into moments of transformation: suddenly, instantly, and miraculously, just like that!

    JUST LIKE THAT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 Key Verse: “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.” (Acts 3:7) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Mark 10:46-52; John 5:8-9; Psalm 126:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Why Bethlehem?

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 93 ratings
     | 18,894 views

    This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Un-Opened Gift

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 13,129 views

    Christmas Message.. Unpredictable package!

    Your Un-Opened Gift (John 1:43-51 and Romans 6:23-24) A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ