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  • Bob Gillchrest avatar

    Why A Virgin?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

    “Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Manger?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    Narrative story of how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus

    “Why A Manger?” Luke 2:8-15 Introduction: The sun sits high over the dusty road. The air is quiet, except for the buzzing of insects and the occasional beating of sheep. A man carefully leads a donkey over rocky terrain, as his very pregnant wife, a girl of no older than sixteen, gently rubs her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Joseph: A Man Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    Joseph sets an example of someone who is committed to living a morally upright life in an immoral world. As we look at Joseph ask yourself if those positive qualities which he demonstrated are seen in your life.

    Joseph: A Man of God Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: We need men and women who can be identified by their lives that they are children of God. While what we know about Joseph is contained in only a few verses of Scripture, the verses we have identify him as a man of God. Joseph sets an example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom: Mary/Joseph Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 15, 2006
     | 4,322 views

    #2 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061210. Good morning, Merry Christmas. My name is Suzannne Revers and I’m a part of the Preaching and Teaching team, here at The Father’s House, and once in awhile we fill in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus' Dad Hears From Jesus' Father

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,939 views

    Joseph’s DILEMMA, Joseph’s DREAM, & Joseph’s DECISION. An earthly dad meets the Heavenly Father and is forever changed. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, + many more Christmas Sermons.

    Jesus’ Dad Hears From Jesus’ Father Matthew 1:18-25 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the Father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Star Service 2006

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,128 views

    Let us digress from the well known story and consider the Inn keeper who missed Jesus’ birth

    NR 17-12-06 The Star Service 2006 It is very difficult to come up with some new take on a story that is so well known. Throughout England there are going to be churches Sunday schools and Primary schools re-inacting the Christmas story. Story: One year a Sunday School was putting on a Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    She Called Him Emmanuel

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    Jesus is the greatest promise given to us through scripture and realized through the obedience of Mary and Joseph.

    Matthew 1:18-25 She Called Him Emmanuel Introduction - Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, was having breakfast with his dad and his younger son at the Real Food Café on Eastern Avenue, just south of Alger in Grand Rapids. As they were finishing their meal, he noticed that the waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,510 views

    God has gifted us His best yet -- Jesus!

    Luke 2:11 God’s Greatest Gift to All Introduction – A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, the son went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room

    Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,413 views

    Sermon for Christmas season

    No Room St. Luke 2:1-7 1 ¶ And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled} 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,313 views

    Men today are searching for meaning in their lives. Truly wise men still seek after Jesus.

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Lessons of the Nativity – Part III Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, [2] "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 16, 2006
     | 3,997 views

    It is the wisest of Mankind that seek the Christ Child, in order to have a relationship with Him for all Eternity.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM TEXT: Matt 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION 1. Beloved of Jesus Christ, we are gathered here today to worship the King of Kings, that Babe that was laid in a manger. That Babe that was born into hardship and grew up in difficult times. That Babe that would one day stretch out His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Is The Mighty God Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,805 views

    This is the third message of five from the text in Isaiah 9:6 for Advent, Christmas, and Ephiphany on the Names of Jesus and affirms He is our Mighty God, whom we can trust to care for us.

    HE IS THE MIGHTY GOD! --Isaiah 9:6 It was April 1742 when George Fredrick Handel premiered his oratorio THE MESSIAH in Dublin. The next year several performances were given in London, and King George II was present on one such occasion. When the King first heard “The Hallelujah Chorus,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Magi - Divine Providence Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    Beloved, please know that divine providence is at work in your life as you follow Jesus. Jesus directs your steps through your obedience to Him and His Word. Jesus provides for you. Jesus protects you.

    Magi - Divine Providence The Characters of Christmas By Greg Johnson December 17, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 2:1-12 Followers of Christ are believers in divine providence seeing God at work in our lives and in our situations. We know that God is always making a way where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,980 views

    A Christmas themed message about living in peace during a season that can be very hectic if we allow it.

    Dakota Community Church December 17, 2006 Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth; peace to men on whom his favor rests." Well we all know that this is the announcement that kicked it all off – peace to men. How would you say that is playing out in your life this ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Jesus: Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 34,625 views

    Looking at the names of Jesus in Isa. 9:6, we begin by discovering how our Wonderful Counselor relates to us.

    Does anyone know what their name means? Mine means “great”. Chris means follower of Christ. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? I must admit that there are some interesting names out there today. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be looking at some very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist