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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,657 views

    Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,809 views

    The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

    A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Christ Wants From Us For Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 20, 2022
     | 1,938 views

    If you ask people what their favorite SEASON is most folks will answer that it is SPRING or FALL.

    Why? Because these two seasons give us a mixture of WINTER and SUMMER at the same time. That is; in these seasons it is not TOO HOT nor is it TOO COLD. However, if you ask people what their FAVORITE THOLIDAY is, overwhelmingly many would say -- CHRISTMAS. It is a time when it seems everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Christmas Message: Peace, And Goodwill Toward Men. Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 21, 2022
     | 2,550 views

    The message of peace and goodwill toward men is part of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth, it is a time of God demonstrating great love and renewed strength.

    Christmas message: Peace, and goodwill toward men. written by Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, December 21, 2022 Reading: Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION The message of peace and goodwill toward men is part of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth, it is a time of God demonstrating great love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Maze avatar

    There’s Just Something About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,428 views

    Christmas is by far the most popular of these seven American holidays. Yet, not everybody can tell you why we celebrate every other holiday. Only around half of all Americans could retell the Christmas story from memory.

    It’s now just two weeks and just fourteen days until Christmas! Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: family gathering together, time off from work and obligations, and the strong sense of nostalgia we all feel this time of year. Nat King Cole captured the sentiment of the season for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Advent Ii "Christmas Trees And Nativity Sets”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 6, 2023
     | 1,086 views

    Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The 3 'fear Nots' Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2023
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     | 4,002 views

    Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds were all told by angels to "Fear Not." Many times our lives -- even around Christmas time -- involve fears. But God gave us Christmas to bring sweet peace & joy!

    THE 3 FEAR NOTS OF CHRISTMAS Lk. 1:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house; I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse. Instructions were studied and we were inspired, In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required." 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Glad Tidings Of Great Joy: A Christmas Invitation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,809 views

    Let us unwrap the profound meaning behind the angelic proclamation and discover the everlasting joy it brings.

    Glad Tidings of Great Joy: A Christmas Invitation Introduction: Good tidings of great joy! On this Christmas Day, we turn our hearts to the timeless narrative in Luke 2:8-11, where shepherds on the Bethlehem hills received a celestial message that forever changed the course of human history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The State Of Our Hearts On The Night Before Christmas

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 24, 2023
     | 636 views

    This message asks the question: what was the state of the world on that first Christmas Eve, and what was the state of our souls before we first believed?

    Advent 4 - Love - The State of our Hearts on The Night Before Christmas What is Christmas really about, anyway? Why, a few days after the winter solstice, is there this day that every year is celebrated with Santa and reindeer and Christmas trees and Ivy and presents galore. Our culture would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    Whee Where You Find Jesus This Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Dec 19, 2021
     | 1,746 views

    Where Will You Jesus This Christmas?

    Where will you find Jesus this Christmas, will you find Him in the public mall, will you find Him in the public school system, or will you find Him on public property? Where will you find Jesus (first, second, third), you will find Him in the: 1. Hearts of People Who Love Him. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wonder Of Christmas – Philippians 2:5-11 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 2, 2022
     | 2,883 views

    What God wants to do in our lives is something that's just, well, it's wondrous. Now when we do get this idea, we get the wonder of Christmas, when we realize that God came down to earth, we recognize that God was 100% God and 100% man in Jesus Christ

    Philippians 2:5-11 Series: Choosing Joy in a Post-Traumatic World I think that there's a lot of confusion associated around Christmas in the lives of people. You've got this very, very significant event of Christmas, while at the same time almost a carnival atmosphere going on in society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

    [Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    "all I Want For Christmas Is A Savior” Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,032 views

    A perspective of the OT prophets. They waited for centuries before this would be fulfilled.

    “All I want for Christmas is a Savior” Micah 5:1-2 and Isaiah 7:14 It is hard to imagine that Christmas is now just three weeks away. Three short weeks. It’s that time of year when people start asking the question-hey-what do you want for Christmas and someone may respond by saying “well, all I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Little Things Of Christmas Luke 2:12

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016
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     | 5,135 views

    “I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. Thanks Gary Huckaby for the original writing.

    Little Things of Christmas Luke 2:12 “I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” These are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. I read about an elderly widow who had a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Love That Will Never Stop Shining / Christmas Eve

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 18, 2015
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,041 views

    Christmas is the living promise that we are never alone. No matter where we are in life, No matter how far we might stray, or how unfaithful we are, God in all his love, will continue to pursue, a love that will never stop shining.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings proceeding the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. A little boy wanted a watch so very badly ....for Christmas. Each day,...... he would ask about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican