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  • Richard Futrell avatar

    God Comes As An Infant

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    The God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Exalted One, has been brought low, that He might raise us to unknown heights.

    Intro On this most blessed of nights, the God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Holy One, descends from His royal throne. He has come--a dirty, animals’ feeding trough for His bed. On this most blessed of nights, the One too holy to touch has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An End To Darkness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010
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    Have you ever noticed how much darkness surrounds the Christmas story – how much happens in the dark?

    An End to Darkness Isaiah 60:1-7; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI December 14, 2008 Advent Series 2009 This may sound a little strange, but I have always associated darkness with Christmas – physical darkness, I mean. All my childhood memories of Christmas seem to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready Or Not, Here It Comes Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 28, 2008
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     | 5,874 views

    The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For...bring our attention and focus back to the basics.

    Ready or Not, Here it Comes. 1st Sunday of Advent Well, the season is upon us once more. There has been a steady increase, since the beginning of November, in the lights around town and in the Christmas music that’s been playing on the radio and in the different stores that you go into. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 4, 2013
     | 6,289 views

    Christmas is about the joy of salvation found only in Jesus.

    Mary's Song Text: Lk. 1:46-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: You cannot take Jesus out of Christmas and still have Christmas. 2. The same could be said about Christmas music. Most public school Christmas programs throw out any traditional Christmas songs that mention Jesus or anything found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He's Making A List

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 16, 2013
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     | 19,130 views

    We are told that Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice,There is a more important list I want to talk to you about this morning. You may not be aware that God has a list. It is the most important list that can be found in HEAVEN or on EARTH.

    TITLE: HE’S MAKING A LIST SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 20:15 You better watch out! Better not cry! Better not pout! I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is comin’ to town. He’s making a list and checking it twice. He’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
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    A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Angels

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
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    A look at the angels in Luke's account of the Christmas story.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Angels Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24a, Luke 2: 9-15 Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fear Not! Behold! A Savior. The Savior

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2013
     | 7,753 views

    A simple Christmas Eve message

    December 22, 2013 Luke 2:9-12 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Song Of Mary

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
     | 5,208 views

    Mary's song reveals that a humble Savior delights in working through a humble servant.

    This year, two radio stations in central New York switched over to their all Christmas music formats in early October. By the first part of November, many other radio stations across the country had also followed their lead and began playing Christmas music 24 hours a day. Now, like many of you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Zechariah

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
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    The song of Zechariah reveals that saying “yes” to God’s pursuit, promises and purposes brings God’s peace

    In 1963 Andy Williams released his first Christmas album which contained a song that has become one of the top ten holiday songs of all time – “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. So it’s not surprising that the song has been recorded by nearly 20 other artists ranging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of The Angels

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
     | 4,165 views

    The song of the angels shows that God’s glory and God’s grace are to be grasped and to be given

    As we’ve already seen the past two weeks and in our Scripture readings earlier this morning, angels are intimately involved in the Christmas story. In the past two weeks we’ve seen how Gabriel first revealed to Zechariah that he would have a son who would prepare the way for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Simeon

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 8,128 views

    The song of Simeon reveals that God makes His salvation available to all people through His people

    According to the Billboard music charts, the top five Christmas songs for this week, based on airplay, are: 1. “Little Drummer Boy” by Pentatonix 2. “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey 3. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gozo Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 3, 2011
     | 7,304 views

    El verdadero Gozo está sólo en Jesús

    El verdadero gozo está en Jesús Intro: El otro día al llegar a casa a la hora de la comida, había un hombre parado enfrente de la reja con su bicicleta y daba la impresión de estar buscando algo. Cuando estacioné el carro, lo saludé y le pregunté si estaba buscando a alguien. Me respondió que ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
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     | 6,469 views

    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Advent Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 7,371 views

    The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

    Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist