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  • Brian Moon avatar

    God's Gift Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,523 views

    Every year the world shuts down on the 25th of December, but why? If it is just about gifts and family would this happen? This 3 part series looks into the real meaning of Christmas.

    “Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 1 God’s Gift of Hope Brian A. Moon I recently heard a story of self-made millionaire Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem. Mr. Lang had been asked to speak to a class of 59 sixth-graders. What could he say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Why These Particular Shepherds?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    The night our Savior was born in Bethlehem there were many other shepherds watching over flocks in the Judean hill country. This outline submits some thoughts as to why these particular shepherds were so highly honored.

    WHY THESE PARTICULAR SHEPHERDS? Now there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:8-9. There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Cradle, Cross And Crown

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    The three greatest days in history mark the golden epochs of Christianty.

    The Cradle, the Cross and the Crown Lk. 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manager; because there was no room for them in the inn. Lk. 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    The Lamb Who Became A Lion

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    The true Jesus can be characterized by two Biblical metaphors.

    Mary had a little lamb Who became a Lion. 1.) Illus. Little girl misquoting Jn. 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Forgotten Son.” 2.) The world which once had “no room” for Jesus will SOON make room. 3.) Have we forgotten Who the real Jesus is????? [Our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Three Important Questions

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,840 views

    At Christmas there are "little" questions and there are "big" questions. Some must be answered.

    WHAT’S HAPPENED TO CHRISTMAS? 1- Shopping complex said ’no’ to a church’s regular request to put up a nativity scene. They said it didn’t fit the theme? (Fairy story and robotics themes this Christmas)? 2- Why do Secular/capitalist cultures trivialize and commercialize anything sacred? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him 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 worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    I preached this sermon in costume as a narrative as an overview of Christ before the Christmas season.

    Sermon Outline “Follow Me” I. Hi, my name is Simon, Jesus called me Cephas, you can call me Peter. II. I had heard about the Messiah the Christ. I knew the law and what the prophets had taught. But you know it was not first and foremost on my mind. I had a fishing business to run. Fish to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    He Is Your Healer Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,802 views

    This is one in a series of messages dealing with some OT prophesies about the ministry of the coming Messiah. In this message, we learn that this baby who was born on Christmas has a ministry of healing in our lives. He’s the sun of righteousness who ha

    He is your Healer Series: What’s the big deal about a little baby? Text: Malachi 4:1-3 This week, we’re beginning a new Christmas series of OT prophecies about Jesus. We’re calling it “What’s the big deal about a little baby?” Next Sunday we’ll see that “He is your Counselor.” On December 15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Seven Prophecies Concerning The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    There are seven great Old Testament prophecies concerning the birth of the Messiah that prove beyond question that Jesus is the Christ.

    SEVEN PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST "And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." II Peter 1:19. There are seven great Old Testament prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    God's Perfect Gifts For His Children

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    Recognizing that God’s greatest gift is His Son Christ Jesus, this outline identifies five great gifts that God gives us through His Son.

    GOD’S PERFECT GIFTS FOR HIS CHILDREN “Every good gift and ever perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. When we think of God’s gifts to mankind, we first thank Him for His indescribable gift, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Do We See What Isaiah Saw? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,440 views

    What Isaiah saw that we need to see about Christmas. First in series.

    The Old Testament prophets were sometimes called "seers" because they were able to see things from God to be shared with others. Much of what they saw dealt with current events. But much of what the prophets saw also dealt with the future. Many times, like in today’s text, God dealt with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    A Perfect Tree

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

    A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    They Presented Gifts To Him

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

    THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    What Would Et See

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

    What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Real Love Really Gives

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    One of the Christmas lessons must be GIVING!

    REAL LOVE REALLY GIVES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am thinking about giving! What is giving and what does giving show? What does not giving show? TEXT: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that HE gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God