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  • Robert Cox avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 22, 2006
     | 4,127 views

    How do you treat the gift that God gave you?

    LUKE 2:4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.6And so it was, that, while they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith In The Manger

    Contributed by Robert Mcmurdock on Dec 23, 2006
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     | 3,003 views

    Showing us how faith operated in the lives of Mary and Joseph, and how essential it is for believers to have a similar faith in God

    Faith in the Manger On this Christmas Eve Worship Service( of the year 2006), we are going to focus on the manner in which faith was demonstrated in the incarnation event of Jesus Christ. Let us first of all remember that no matter what we do for God, an attitude of faith is absolutely essential. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Cradle, The Cross And The Crown

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,420 views

    This sermon shows the three major phases of Christ’s ministry

    THE CRADLE, THE CROSS AND THE CROWN Text: Philippians 2:5-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This lesson and sermon will consider three phases of the ministry of Christ. We will look at him at His Cradle and then we will look at His Cross. We will conclude ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Family - Jesus Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,825 views

    This is the third Christmas sermon a series on the Holy Holy Family. This message was preached on Chrismas Eve of 2006

    A Holy Family Jesus Luke 2:1-20 Intro. We had been looking at the Holy Family Joseph – Was obedient to God’s will Mary -- Kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Now Jesus is born. I. His birth was planned. Luke 1:6 A. At first glance we would think this verse is talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Preparation Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,317 views

    Like preparing for Christmas, God wishes to prepare us for Jesus by providing to us a Spiritual Cleansing, a Re-Decorating of the Heart, and an Exchange of Gifts

    INTRODUCTION Time is close! Down to the last few moments – “The Final Preparation” for Christmas? What do YOU HAVE YET TO DO to prepare for Christmas? In MY HOUSE, Deb has a certain formula for preparing for this special season. In fact, of all the special times of the year, this the one she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophets And Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    Over the past few weeks we have looked at pictures of Jesus in the Pentateuch, the Historical books, and the Writings. Today we look at how Jesus is presented in the Prophetical books.

    Intro.: Take out a pen or pencil. 1.Not long ago, a professor of psychology in one of our great universities gave a word suggestion test to his class of 40 students. He instructed them to write the word “Christmas,” and all the class did so. “Now,” said the professor, “right after the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006
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     | 19,311 views

    A sermon for Christmas time that focuses on the impact of Jesus’ birth. What would things be like if Jesus had not been born?

    Introduction: A. Good morning! I’m so thankful to be here this morning to worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord! 1. If you are visiting with us this morning, we are so happy you are here, and we pray that you have a very uplifting experience with us today. 2. May God bless you with hope and joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adopted From Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    One of the feelings you may not associate with the coming of Christmas is loneliness. For Israel, not being spoken to by God for 400 years can cause such feelings. But along with that first Christmas’ feelings of loneliness also came the message "Immanuel

    [Illustration]**The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang and...When asked his secret, he says, The animals need to be with others so much, they would rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Name That Heals Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    Regarless of our history and past, there is a Name given by which changes can come and new future begun to take us from that history to hallelujah!

    [Illustration] A little boy was standing by his father watching him trying to put a floppy disk into his computer. The father was having trouble getting the disk to go in all of the way. The little boy said to his father, “Maybe it has a penny in it?” Sure enough, when the father fished around ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Best Gift

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 27, 2006
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     | 4,029 views

    Jesus is the best gift we can ever receive

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X Tomorrow morning there will be children waking up at 5:00 a.m., there will be paper flying all around the living room. People will be jumping up and down with excitement over their new gifts. „X It will be a fun time. „X I want you to take a moment to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Es Mejor Dar Que Recibir Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,027 views

    Jesús enseñó que hay algo más importante que recibir algo, esto es, dar.

    Es Mejor Dar que Recibir Intro. Era la víspera de Navidad de 1971, los regalos ya estaban preparados bajo el árbol (así como el que tenemos aquí, bueno las cajas no eran tan grandes…ahora que lo pienso, siempre supe que no era Santa Claus quien traía los regalos). Bueno, como decía los regalos ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is He Worth The Fuss?

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Should Christians make a fuss over Christ and His birth?

    The Lord gave me this message this past Tuesday, while at a home school choir concert. · I have to admit, the style of music that they sing is not what I normally listen to. · Also, since Sis. Noel takes the kids to their weekly rehearsals, I didn’t know anyone there. · And to top it off, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up On The Housetop

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    A Christmas sermon from the housetop of the Bible.

    Sermon for 12/24/2006 Up On the Housetop Introduction: Who is He in yonder stall, at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness? Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Tis the Lord! The King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him! Crown Him, Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Life Altering Gift

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007
     | 2,296 views

    Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

    God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let The Poor Say, Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
     | 9,980 views

    Remember this, the average observer on the evening of the first Christmas, might not have seen Mary and Joseph as particularly blessed. There may have been moments that they doubted it themselves. And yet, they were rich...

    Let the poor say, "I am rich" Luke 2:1-7 Dawn and I went to Pennsbury Manor recently. This is the home of William Penn. Oddly enough, the place is almost completely a recreation. Nothing about the grounds or buildings is original. The house is not the house he and his family lived in. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite