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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Way, The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,870 views

    This is an evangelistic message preached at a Christmas outreach event THE HEAVENLY JOY. The coming of Jesus solved man’s greatest need - to know the way, the truth and receive life.

    We all have needs. When someone helps us solve that need, we are happy. • When you are hungry and someone gave you food, or when you fall and someone lift you up. We all had that experience. When the need is great, the joy is greater. • None of us is a superman. We all need help at some point ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Follow The Star, Part 1

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,509 views

    A Look at the Visit of the Magi in Matthew 2.

    FOLLOW THE STAR, PART 1 MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION As we begin to focus on the Christmas season, we are going to look at the visit of the Magi, or wise men in Matthew 2. Turn there in your Bible. Now, there is a tremendous amount of background and introductory information that needs to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    What Is On Christ's Wish List

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,100 views

    Each year the kids put together a list of wishful gifts they would like to have for Christmas, this year I used that thought with a Heavenly view.

    What is on Christ’s’ wish List Ephesians 5:17 KJV Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 1. That Salvation would come to all A. That all Israel would be saved…..Romans 11:26 Acts 5:31 B. That men everywhere would be saved….I Timothy 2:4 C. That all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emmanuel: God Is With Us

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,323 views

    A look at 3 points of the Lord Jesus Christ being with us.

    Emmanuel: God Is With Us Matthew 1:18-23 KJV I look at the name of Christ and my mind goes begins to wonder about other names in the Bible, and what they mean. This name Emmanuel has a profound meaning not just to the saint, but unto the World. “God with Us” My friends, it doesn’t get any better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Perez avatar

    Perdiendo La Navidad

    Contributed by Richard Perez on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 69,203 views

    No debe sorprendernos el saber que muchas personas pierden la Navidad todos los años.

    Introducción: 1. No debe sorprendernos el saber que muchas personas pierden la Navidad todos los años. Es posible que participen en las costumbres tradicionales asociadas con la Navidad, pero la verdad es que pierden el significado real. 2. Si usted fuera a un lugar publico como una tienda o ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Stinkin' Shepherds

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,373 views

    Have you ever thought that the Wise Men got the short end of the stick? The shepherds were given specific instructions. Wise Men on their own!

    Those Stinkin’ Shepherds They got the short end of the stick. It just wasn’t fair. They were supposed to be wise and would probably come a lot closer to figuring out the riddle than the shepherds could, but it still wasn’t fair. Why should they have to do all the research? Why did it it fall their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Into This World

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 1, 2006
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     | 3,160 views

    I must look to my inward parts and find His birth in me, for that is what is required to truly celebrate Christmas. Yes, I can rejoice and say, “Happy Birthday, Jesus.” but, I should rejoice more when I say, “Happy Birthday to Jesus in me.”

    Message Title: “Into” this World Scripture: (1 John 5:4) For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Someone once said that, “If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Song Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    Lessons learned from the Hope, the Faith, and the Love expressed in Simeon’s Song

    THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of an Old Man Luke 2: 25-35 1. My little 20 month old grandson Kyle certainly loves to sing. He sings in the bathtub. He sings while playing with his toys. And he sings at the top of his voice from his car seat while his mom is trying to talk to me on her cell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    The Wonder Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

    Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Samuel Bass avatar

    When You Tell Them About The Baby, Tell Them He Grew Up

    Contributed by Samuel Bass on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    The sermon is intended to invite the listener to encourage others during this season not only by retelling the birth of Christ, but the awesome things done in His life.

    When You Tell Them About the Baby, Tell Them He Grew Up Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 2:11 Many people associate this day as a day to tell a wonderful story. Christians and non-Christians alike tell of the birth of Jesus. • Some tell it just out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    A sermon for Christmas based on Galatians 4:4. (Material taken from SermonCentral contributors, from Boyce Mouton’s book "Special Messages for Special Days, and from Rich Warren’s book "The Purpose-Driven Life")

    Sermon for 12/25/2005 For Such a Time as This Galatians 4:4 Introduction: When Leonardo Da Vinci painted The Last Supper on a monastery dining room wall, the monks began to have many questions about his ability, and his integrity. The picture was merely a copy of the dining area in which it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    This Epiphany Sermon reflects on how God has to reveal the seemingly obvious meaning of things to us in order for us to come and worship Christ like the Wise Men.

    January 8, 2006 Matthew 13:10-17 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Power In Weakness

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    We love power in all its forms. But amazingly, when God set out to save the world, He sent His Son in abject weakness. Could it be that this is His typical approach?

    Passage: Luke 2:1-7 Intro: We live in a world in love with power. 1. we cheer for the teams who can dominate their opponent. 2. we idolize the strong, the wealthy, the winners. 3. and frankly, we find ourselves a little conflicted with how God has chosen to manifest Himself to the sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    An explanation of some of the reasons why Jesus came to earth. Suitable for Christmas.

    WHY DID JESUS COME? CHRISTMAS 2005 - Read Luke 2:1-20 We come today to celebrate the birth, the arrival of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the past month or so, there has been a lot of noise about the celebration of Christmas. Some stores have told their employees to wish their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Pierce avatar

    What's In The Box

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Exploring the idea of Jesus as a gift in a day and age when true gifts are very rare.

    What’s in the Box Intro: Talk about the Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays thing… Seems like every year there are a group of Christians who get irate over some piece of Christmas tradition. We have heard it and many of us have said it… Don’t take the Christ out of Christmas… Santa is not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God