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  • William Akehurst avatar

    No Not One - A Message For Christmas

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,921 views

    Watching tv christmas story and I was stirred in the 'spirit of Christmas'. But then I realized that this 'spirit of Christmas I was experiencing, which brought all those good feelings of love and friendship and fellowship and the wonder of ... The north

    2010.12.13 No not one William Akehurst HSWC No not one Romans 3 Vs. 10  No, not one.   Vs. 17  The way of peace 23,  all have sinned and come short of the glory of God 24, justified by his grace through the redemption I love the songs of Christmas, although sometimes I think they come out too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Blessing (At Christmas)

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
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     | 6,351 views

    The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to take a walk or enjoy the fresh air. Each holiday reminds us of lost loved ones... of blessings that seem to have become curses... that haunt instead of hope.

    Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most, but for some it ends up being a sad and stressful season. Many are without friends, family, or money searching for joy. Long nights and shorter days seem to loom over spirits like a dark blanket. The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Great Scandal At Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012
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    The great scandal at Christmas is that a Righteous and Holy God, would seek to be in a loving relationship with us.

    The Great Scandal At Christmas Matthew 1:18-1:25 12-11-05 Isaiah 7:13-17 Luke 1:26-38 Today we know all about scandals. There’s been scandals in our county government. Scandals in our churches, and scandals in our financial system. We find that scandals are nothing new. They happened in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holding Unto Christmas Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
     | 3,457 views

    Looking at Christmas and making it truely a time to remmebr Jesus and not just presents and family moments. Experiencing Christmas.

    Holding unto Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Introduction- We are going to begin a series today called Holding unto Christmas. It will run through the Advent season. Preparing for Christmas is a time consuming process. You have to make time to buy presents, attend dinners, work parties. Like I said after ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas Mystery Remembered

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
     | 4,429 views

    The incarnation is a unique touch of God in the world, unparalleled since the creation; all Christians are given a glimpse of this mystery to share.

    Do you remember how exciting Christmas was when you were a child? The lead up into the great feast of the Nativity was almost too much to bear. We sang advent hymns at church; we colored candy canes and cut out snowflakes at school; we decorated the Christmas tree and set up the crèche at home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sermon For Christmas Day

    Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,203 views

    A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

    The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Christ's Christmas Exchange

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
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     | 3,121 views

    Evaluates what Christ was willing to sacrifice for us in the incarnation.

    The First Christmas Exchange “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) REFLECTION: One of the few downsides of the Holiday Season is the inevitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After Christmas - Angels

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    After Christmas 2010 focusing on the angels.

    Luke 2:8-15 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Faces Of Christmas: Doubt Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 26, 2011
     | 5,408 views

    Even in the darkest of days, God has His faithful servants who come with a message of HOPE

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS The Face of DOUBT Luke 1:1-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is a time of hope. But for the people living when the first Christmas appeared, it was anything but hopeful. It was a dark time for the nation of Isreal. There had been no prophetic word from God for over 400 years. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Cool" Christmas Shopping...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 29, 2011
     | 2,583 views

    Significance of Christmas to those who have never tasted the Savior's love...

    Cool Christmas “shopping” Once when a Sunday schooler was asked what she would give to her parents lovingly during Christmas, she is said to have replied with a disarming smile “A list of everything I want!” Cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Faces Of Christmas, Faith Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,501 views

    The lesson we learn from Mary is that God honors humble faith and surrendar.

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS FAITH Luke 1:26-38 ‘For no word from God will ever fail.” INTRODUCTION Christmas is a time of FAITH. Nowhere is this truth seen than in how Mary responded to the news that God had chosen her to be the mother of the Son of God. We see the wonder and the wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Zechariah's Christmas Chorus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,682 views

    We can't help but sing when we see God's plan of salvation.

    Zechariah’s Christmas Chorus Rev. Brian Bill Luke 1:67-79 12/4/11 [Play a few notes and lyrics from popular Christmas Carols and have people guess the song] We’re kicking off a seasonal sermon series today by focusing on the very first Christmas carols. The tradition of singing at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Of Anti-Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,197 views

    Let us also beware of the spirit of anti-Christmas that prevails during this season and pursue to alienate ourselves from it. Just as the heavenly hosts, the shepherds in the fields of Judea and the magi’s from the East joined together to celebrate the bi

    Opening illustration: When Secret Service agents train bank tellers to identify counterfeit bills, they show them both fake money and real money, and they study both. To detect a counterfeit problem, they must look for the differences in the genuine bill compared to the counterfeit—and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

    Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011
     | 4,634 views

    A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

    The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Get Joy For Christmas

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,150 views

    I. Receiving Joy II. Releasing Joy

    ConsumerReports.org Americans' top holiday dreads—being nice makes the list Nov 29, 2011 12:00 PM Crowds and long lines of shoppers are by far what people dread most about this time of year. But more surprisingly, 35 million Americans actually despise "having to be nice" during the holidays, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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