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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    What Would Satan Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    Sermon 3 of 4: What would Satan say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:12-14 What Would Satan Say? Introduction We began our Christmas series last week with somewhat of a humorous, yet serious look at what Santa, or Saint Nick might say if he were among us today. Remember that we said that the modern day Santa Claus has its origins in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Jesus Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,723 views

    Sermon 4 of 4: What would Jesus say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Revelation 12:1-5 What Would Jesus Say? Introduction The year was 1809. The international scene was looking bleak. Napoleon was sweeping through Austria; blood was flowing freely. Nobody then and there cared much about babies. But the world was overlooking some very significant births. It always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For The Messiah

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Jesus ONLY reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly.(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition).

    (This sermon is prepared by Pastor Joe Balaan, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) Main Idea : Jesus reveals Himself to people who seek for Him earnestly. Historical background The Magi were men who were skilled in philosophy, medicine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Tree, An Emblem Of The Passion And Victory Of Christ

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    The Christmas Tree is the cross of Christ, reminding us of His suffering and victory for our salvation.

    (This sermon is prepared by Pastor Arturo Sangalang, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins.” I Peter 2:24 Introduction: As the months of "bers" started from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Sheperds? Why Us?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

    WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,596 views

    The most awesome Christian gift we will ever receive was wrapped by God 2,000 years ago.

    “The Gift of Jesus” The Gifts of Christmas – part four Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. Sammy was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. NOW -he still went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right Time

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    God’s timing is perfect. Jesus was born, crucified, and is coming again in God’s perfect time.

    The Right Time Galatians 4:1-5 Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Intro: God has a time for everything. Ecc. 1:11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: God is always right on time. He is never late, and never early…God does not operate on Indian time… I. The birth of Jesus Christ was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God, Are You Sure Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at who God uses and how His plans differ from ours. The sermon also looks at this with a Christmas view in mind.

    Sunday Morning December 1, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#3](Christmas Message #1) GOD, ARE YOU SURE? 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction: 1. Have you ever thought about how God does things? So often the way God does things does not make sense to me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall I Give Him? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    We look at GIVING at Christmas time, and ponder what will be the most given gift this year?

    WHAT SHALL I GIVE? (This is a two part series.) Why not invest and read it? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT. 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully 7. Every man according as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Gift Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,394 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

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    Why These Particular Shepherds?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 3,766 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
     | 5,798 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
     | 5,679 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

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    Three Important Questions

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,797 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

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    Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,819 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