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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    God's Christmas Plan

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 25, 2019
     | 8,214 views

    Everything is in God's plan. What is His Christmas plan for you? This message helps people realize that all the Christmas planning that we do doesn't compare to all that God has planned.

    Thanksgiving has come and gone. Do you believe it? And here we are on the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Advent is that special time of looking forward to the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Inn Keeper Who Missed Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,401 views

    In celebrating Christmas we need the proper balance between emphasizing the Christ of Christmas and the celebration of Christmas.

    THE INNKEEPER WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS Luke 2:7 Text: “. . .and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them The man who ran the motel in Bethlehem, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, where millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas - If Jesus Had Never Come!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 7, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    In essence, this story reminds us of God’s greatest gift – Jesus, His Son, whose birth we are celebrating. And the message that this story proclaims is still true - whoever has the Son gets it all!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: 1 John 5:11-12; Colossians 1:15-16 ILL. Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his son, shared a passion for art. Together they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019
     | 2,207 views

    Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

    Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 735 views

    A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

    (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Christmas Eve (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 881 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 24:1-10, Micah 5:2-5a, Titus 3:3-7, Luke 2:1-14. A). THE SONG OF THE ASCENSION. Psalm 24:1-10. David, the sweet Psalmist of Israel (2 Samuel 23:1) takes us on a journey from the Cross in Psalm 22, under the guidance of the Shepherd’s Crook in Psalm 23, to the Crown in Psalm 24. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Be Home For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,688 views

    On that first Christmas it seems that no one was "home for Christmas" and yet Jesus was born to give us the promise a home with Him forever. What can that promise mean to us?

    (Singing this acapella) “I'll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me. Please have snow and mistletoe and presents on the tree. Christmas Eve will find me where the lovelight gleams. I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams.” That Christmas song was written back in 1924, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Day (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 901 views

    Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 98:1-9, Isaiah 9:2-7, Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14 A). THE LITTLE CANTATA. Psalm 98:1-9. The Psalmist is calling us to sing of the mighty acts of the LORD whereby He has gotten Himself the victory (Psalm 98:1), secured our salvation, and demonstrated His righteousness (Psalm 98:2). This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Celebrate Christmas–emmanuel

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 20, 2024
     | 767 views

    No man alive knows the exact date our Lord was born, however it does not hinder us from celebrating his birth. We celebrate much more than his birth. Let me explain why I believe this holiday is so important to me.

    No man alive knows the exact date our Lord was born, however it does not hinder us from celebrating his birth. We celebrate much more than his birth. We celebrate his birth, life, death and resurrection into eternal life continuously. Let me explain why I believe this holiday is so important to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    God’s Messy Plan For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 615 views

    Knowing how messy our world has gotten and would get. And despite knowing how messy our lives are. Jesus came and entered our mess to make us right. Jesus came to a messy world to get messy with us so that our lives could be less messy.

    God’s Messy Plan for Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKbPoPIpNko Charlie Brown stopped at Lucy’s psychology booth for some advice about life. She said, “Life is like a deck chair, Charlie Brown. On the cruise ship of life, some people place their ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Most Important Thing About Christmas

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 21, 2024
     | 230 views

    The most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus entered the world as king. And when we remember the humble circumstances of his birth, we remember that Jesus - although the great king - was committed to being Immanuel, 'God with us.'

    In 1717, King Louis XIV of France died. When he was alive, Louis XIV demanded that he be addressed as ‘Louis THE GREAT.’ It’s said that he once declared, ‘L’État, c’est moi’ – meaning, ‘I am the State!’ Louis XIV’s court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Day: Joseph Adoption Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 23, 2024
     | 292 views

    The sermon focuses on how, as God’s adopted children, we are called to live out our new identity in two ways: reflecting God’s love and embracing His family.

    Well good morning new life church and merry Christmas to you all. Man, it is great to spend the morning with you, as yes, we celebrate Christmas but that we can come together as families, friends and relatives and hear from God’s word as the real reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus. I have loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    What Did You Get For Christmas?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 498 views

    Many gifts that we get are clothes for Christmas. Paul encourages us to wear Christain actions in life and put on certain clothes like righteousness.

    Colossians 3:12-17 What did you get for Christmas? Many gifts that are given is clothes, so we try them on. Hopefully they fit, look good, etc…People ask what did you get for Christmas and we share what we got. In today text Paul wants us to be wearing certain clothes that fits a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Tack avatar

    God's Christmas Tree

    Contributed by David Tack on Jan 8, 2025
     | 250 views

    This morning, I want to look at God’s tree of provision. Today let’s look at God’s provisional Christmas tree and at the most valuable gift ever allocated to mankind.

    This morning, I want to look at God’s tree of provision. Many will gather around the Christmas tree and tear open gifts from their loved ones. Today let’s go back and look at the God’s Christmas tree and look at the most valuable gift ever allocated to mankind: The GIFT OF ETERNAL VALUE- THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    A Christmas Message For December 22, 2024 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2025
     | 439 views

    Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift ever! John showed how that even though He was rejected, more often than not, some from that day to this still receive Him as Lord and Savior.

    A Christmas Message for December 22, 2024 (based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on 12-22-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has already posted a message of mine, based on this same text, called “The Unwanted Christmas Gift”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist