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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    God Has Rescued Us Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Christmas is all about God coming to rescue us in the person of Jesus Christ.

    As we find ourselves approaching the Christmas season, we find that many in our society want to celebrate Christmas without embracing Christ. Therefore, they seek to define the meaning of Christmas in terms other that biblical terms. For example, Christmas is commonly defined today as "a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Relate To Us Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    Because god has come to earth in the person of Christ, He can fully relate to us.

    Today I have Good News to share with you! Our God is one who can relate to us in an understanding and life-changing way! This is possible because of what we celebrate at Christmas. Because God came to this earth in the person of Jesus Christ, it is possible for Him to relate to each us personally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Redeemed Us Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,269 views

    In Christ, God has paid the price to bring us to Him.

    As we have thought about the meaning of Christmas, we have said that Christmas means that God has rescued us and that God can relate to us. But there is yet another thought for us to consider concerning the meaning of Christmas. Christmas means that God has redeemed us. Jesus came "at just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season To Think Of Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 271 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    1- To share with others 2- To pray for others 3- To reach out to others

    INTRO.- Matthew 20:28 Jesus said of himself, “The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus gave us the example to follow. He came to serve. He came to minister to people. HE LIVED FOR OTHERS. ILL.- But Jack did something entirely different. Jack who? Jack Benny. No, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of Immanuel

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,682 views

    The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

    “The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Wise To Follow The Wise Men For Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    We need to choose asthe wise men did.

    IT IS WISE TO FOLLOW THE WISE MEN FOR LIFE MATTHEW 2:1-16 When one takes time to read both sacred and secular history they will come across some people of great learning and great purposes in life who have chosen to follow Christ. Many who have been distinguished in scientific knowledge have also ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Never Underestimate Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    Jesus has often been underestimated from his birth until now ! Don’t understimate him !

    Never Underestimate Jesus Matthew 2:1-19 Introduction: The shepherds believed what the angels had revealed to them, and came to Bethlehem and worshipped the Lord. The Wisemen traveled a great distance believing what revelation they had received. They brought gifts, and bowed and worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stranger In The Manger

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    A Christmas message dealing with who the babe in the manger was !

    The Stranger In The Manger Luke 2:7-20 The late country singer Hank Snow recorded the following..... Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth Little stranger in a manger little stranger sweet and mild Mother Mary there with Joseph watches o’er you, their holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man's Woeful Gift Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    This message looks at man’s rejection of God, and how God sought to restore man. this is part two of a Christmas series

    MAN’S WOEFUL GIFT OF REJECTION: GENESIS 3:1-6; ROMANS 5:12-17; EXODUS 34:7 When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up. Roger W. Babson ILLUSTRATION: One year, WTOP asked "What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?" Here are some of your answers. My ex-wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reaction Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    This is the second in a four sermon series on the birth announcement of Christ and the reaction of those most involved in the events.

    The Reaction of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 I. Joseph Reacted With Mercy (v. 18-19) A. His mercy reached past the circumstance (v. 18b) 1. He did not allow the circumstance to rule him 2. He did not allow the circumstance to dictate his character B. His mercy reached out due to personal righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Costly Gift

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    God gave us the most costly gift for Christ through His son Jesus.

    God’s Costly Gift Selected Passages December 12, 2004 Advent Message 3 Introduction One Christmas many years ago I had seen a new toy that was the first of its kind. It was something so special that it had quickly become the hottest item at Christmas. It was an Atari game system and I wanted it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Becoming A Part Of The Plan Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    This is the third in a series of sermons on Advent. This message deals with what we can learn from the shepherds about becoming a part of God’s plan for salvation to the world.

    The Stories of Advent Becoming Part of the Plan Luke 2:8-20 As we continue in this series on the stories of Advent we come today to the story of the Shepherds these anonymous men who were the first to hear the news of the birth of the Messiah. Remember that for thousands of years prophets had been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Am I Ready For This! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    First person narrative of Simeon; those who seek Jesus will find Him.

    AM I READY FOR THIS! Luke 2:22-35 S: Simeon C: Seeking Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: THOSE WHO SEEK JESUS WILL FIND HIM. First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Have eyes of faith. • Jesus will be found when you are looking for Him. Version: ESV RMBC 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Reason To Rejoice

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

    A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,596 views

    Jesus came as the Peaceful Warrior and the Gentle Conqueror

    Prince of Peace Matthew 12:9-21, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 42:1-4 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 42:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Just before Christmas Paul Harvey told the story of a father whose son had gone off to fight for the Union Army during the American Civil War. After months of camp fever, his son finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ