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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    They Presented Gifts To Him

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,991 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
     | 2,523 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

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    Real Love Really Gives

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,675 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Make Way! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    This sermon details how John-the-Baptist prepared the way for Christ and how we can do the same at Christmas time.

    Christmas in John 1 Make Way! John 1:6-9; 19-37 December 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] One Sunday, the Minister was giving a sermon on baptism and in the coarse of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Threatening Baby

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    Herod was threatened by the Baby Jesus. Are we threatened by Christ? Afraid he might rule our lives?

    Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 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." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Responses To Christ (Mas)

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    Lessons from Jesus about responses we can expect as we communicate the true Jesus of Christmas.

    Date: Dec. 8th, 2002 Title: Responses to Christ (mas) Bible Text: Luke 4:16-30 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Have you ever experienced a Christmas where one of your children is ripping through their presents and they open one from grandma only to find of all things! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Preparing For Jesus' Coming

    Contributed by James May on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,611 views

    Jesus is Coming again. We need to be a voice crying in the wilderness because this time He isn’t coming as a baby in a manger but as the King of Kings to bring judgment and deliverance!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Powerless People Of God?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

    Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Journey From The Ordinary To The Extraordinary Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    1st of four in a Christmas Series. It began in the fields with the sheep. Their quiet and earthy world was interrupted by a chorus of angels who led them to the place where the Christ child was born. Once this journey is made nothing is the same again

    Luke 2:8-20 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #1 - "To Preach Good News To The Poor" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    First in a series designed to help us get past the glitter of the holidays by focusing on the "mission statement" of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #1 – “To Preach Good News to the Poor” December 1, 2002 Introduction Are you ready for the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas? You know, the crowded malls, the friendly sales clerks and not-so friendly clerks, the long drive around the parking lot trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #2 - Proclaim Freedom For The Prisoners Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    Second in series looking beyond the glitter of the holiday to the purposes of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #2 – Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and Release for the Oppressed. December 8, 2002 Introduction Today we continue our Christmas series on reflecting the purposes of Christmas, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, which is printed at the top of your bulletin. I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    Reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of His names gives the Christmas season meaning.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Our kids’ names (p) 1. Abigail Jo = “Father’s Joy”, woman who cared for David and his men when he was running from King Saul (1 Samuel 25) and later married David after her husband died. Jo is a family name belonging to her mother, grandmother, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Just Another Baby? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    This sermon teaches the uniqueness of Christ and seeks to uplift us during the Christmas season with this truth.

    Christmas in John 1 Just Another Baby? John 1 December 15, 2002 Intro: A. [2002 Poll on Uniqueness of Christianity, Citation: "Faith in America," U.S. News & World Report (5-6-02), p. 42; source: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/features/religion_survey.htm] PBS’s Religion and Ethics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    When Heaven Touches Earth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,510 views

    A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. Slightly evangelistic

    When Heaven touches earth. WBC 15.12.02pm Carols by Candlelight I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Gift That Last Forever Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,172 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This is also the 2nd sermon in this "Christmas Series". This sermon looks at the gift that last forever.

    Sunday Morning December 15, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#4)[Christmas #2] THE GIFT THAT LAST FOREVER 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Introduction: 1. According to the commercial what is, ¡§The gift that last forever¡¨? Diamonds. For those of you that are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist