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  • Steve Guglich avatar

    Merry Christmas

    Contributed by Steve Guglich on Dec 28, 2012
     | 5,478 views

    Merry Christmas! It's not just a greeting, it's a declaration! The same declaration made by the angel's on the night of Jesus' birth.

    Merry Christmas Written by Steven A. Guglich Luke 2:8 – 2:14 (PowerPoint presentation is available by request) I love Christmas! It has always been my favorite time of the year! I love the decorations, the food, and of course the presents! What are some of your favorite things about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "End" Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012
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     | 6,582 views

    A message for Christmas Eve focusing on the respone of Simeon and Anna to the Christ child.

    The “End” of Christmas - Luke 2:25-38 - December 24, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #5 I remember that as a child, Christmas was really a month long event. It began, each year, on December 1st when the tree went up, the lights were hung, and the decorations set to adorn the house. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Bells Of Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015
     | 9,466 views

    To many of the people it seemed that even God had turned His back upon them. But Isaiah's faith & hope was not dimmed or shaken. God spoke through him, & in the 9th chapter he speaks about the coming Messiah.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO. There are so many beautiful Christmas hymns. But for some reason the words & music of a Christmas hymn that is not too well known, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the terrible days of the Civil War, seem to touch me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,145 views

    Christmas Eve service

    Waiting for Christmas Introduction- We have gathered tonight to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To some, no matter what they are going through, they will make Christ first and tonight they will in their own way pledge their allegiance to Him. To others, Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas In July Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,962 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Gospel of John and covers John 1:1-19. This is Christmas according to St. John, The central point of the sermon is found in verse 13 which states the purpose of the Gospel.

    Christmas in July John 1:1-18 Rev. Mark A. Barber Several years ago during the Great Recession, several retailers in an attempt to increase slumping sales advertised a “Christmas in July” sale. They put out the Christmas decorations and even played “Christmas” songs in the stores to try to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Stinks! Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 6,703 views

    There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Light Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    This is the second sermon in an Advent series for Advent 2019. In this sermon we look at Jesus being the light of the world and what that means.

    Advent 2019 (Pt. 2) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Well, this is the second Sunday of Advent, and again I’m going to have you all open your Bibles to Isaiah 9:2-7, and we’re going to read this passage that we read last week… And as you’re turning there, let me just remind you that last time we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Plan Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019
     | 2,944 views

    Even though we messed everything up God had a plan to save us.

    CHRISTMAS PLAN Text: Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:1-7, 15 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Reason For Christmas

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 10, 2019
     | 7,663 views

    The message is about what I have missed regarding the Christmas story.

    Pastor asked me to deliver a Christmas message tonight. So, I’m going to begin by putting Barry on “Front Street.” For those of you who are not familiar with the phrase, “Front Street” simply means I’m going to share something with you that’s personal and not particularly flattering about Barry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Signs

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,174 views

    Everywhere you look there are signs telling you it's the Christmas season. There were also some signs surrounding the first Christmas. Let's take a look at some of those and see what significance they hold for us.

    CHRISTMAS SIGNS Everywhere you look there are signs telling you it's the Christmas season. It could be a literal sign like one promoting a sale or a show, or simply an indicator like the decorations or music. Whether it's as big as a billboard or as small as a flyer, the signs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christmas Carol Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,136 views

    In Jesus we have healing of our past, help in our present and hope in our future

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL Today we are continuing in our series Christmas at the Movies. We are looking at popular Christmas movies and looking for biblical truth in them. The book A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Battle Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,741 views

    So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus.

    The Battle of Christmas December 22, 2019 So many of the Christmas stories happen at night. The shepherds are surprised at night by an angel. Jesus is born at night in a filthy manger. The Magi see a star that leads them to Jesus. This is not a message about public nativity scenes or arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Christmas Doldrums

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 18, 2019
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     | 2,375 views

    John the Baptist lost his certainty of who Jesus was. We can suffer from the "doldrums," too.

    December 15, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Christmas Doldrums Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” The John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis King avatar

    The Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 19, 2019
     | 2,768 views

    During this holiday season minor problems seem to grow

    Some people are strongly affected by the “Christmas Blues.” Minor problems seem to grow in magnitude during this season which should be devoted to 'glad tidings and joyfulness. It seems we've all have some problems from time to time. I'm not talking about trivial things like; what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Of Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2019
     | 2,897 views

    As we consider the first Christmas season, we are struck with contrasts that illustrate how God works in His providence and among people.

    A Christmas of Contrasts (Luke 2:7, 16-19; Matthew 2:1-10) 1. What Christmas memories do you have? “When I was 9 years old, I ran into my mom and dad’s room to wake them up to open presents. I tripped over a rug while I was running and smashed my teeth against my parent's bedpost. Blood was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible