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  • John Hamby avatar

    Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

    “Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Miss Christmas

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,551 views

    A mini-sermon i shared on a Sunday night after a last minute change of plans, plenty of room for expanding and improvement.

    How to miss Christmas Luke 2:1-12 Intro: Ask for important figures relevant to the Christmas story (write down responses) We forget a prominent figure in the birth of Christ was Herod. In fact they dynasty began by Herod the Great covers 4 generations of rule in Israel and we are witness to 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For The Christmas Promises

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 23, 2008
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     | 4,235 views

    Everyone waits for Christmas. Christmas is the promise of gifts. In Simeon and Anna we see that finally the Christmas promise has arrived. The silence is over in these latter days God has spoken to us in His Son.

    Intro: It has been 400 years since the Word of the Lord came to the prophets of Israel. Finally the still small voice whispers grace to those that will hear. In the 400 years of Gods silence Rome has risen to power and controls the Promised Land. A remnant of the people of Israel are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facts About Christmas

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 4,447 views

    The facts behind some of the traditions

    Mt 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” When it comes to Christmas, it isn’t just new and old but it is also a matter of good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 2: Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009
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    The importance of the gifts presented to Jesus.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Gifts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2 December 14, 2008 A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,110 views

    A Christmas eve service using words that have the word "light" in them

    SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE 2008 The Lights of Christmas I CHRISTMAS SHOULD “DELIGHT” US Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,134 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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     | 5,701 views

    The hope of Christmas is not a sentimental hope… it’s filled with sentiments of a child born in a manger… of becoming one with us… of making the world a better place… but we must shake off the sentimental hope to take hold of the substance… the prophe

    Intro It’s especially wonderful to gather together tonight. As a teenager… one of the most significant spiritual senses I had came on Christmas Eve… I can still remember at around 16… driving to a late night candlelight services. I was drawn into the wonder… God incarnate. It’s never left me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
     | 3,308 views

    The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,016 views

    WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

    3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwrapping Christmas Secrets

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 26, 2012
     | 2,668 views

    Mary's Secret found in her song of Praise

    UK Daily Mail - Sat. 11/24/12 - Why is everybody so happy at Christmas? - What is the essence of the Christmas spirit? - A study has shown that feeling 'Christmassy' is all about the right combination of sights, sounds and smells Research, conducted under strict scientific conditions, involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Christmas Letter

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,334 views

    A sermon from 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 for the start of the Christmas season

    HoHum: It’s that time of the year to get our Christmas cards and letters in the mail. I am all for Christmas cards and I enjoy receiving them but Christmas letters can be difficult to make and difficult to receive. Some problems with a detailed Christmas letter outlining our lives over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Comes At Easter Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
     | 6,118 views

    At the first Easter we recognize many of the elements that we associate with our celebration of Christmas.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Christmas Comes at Easter” John 20:19-31 Introduction: In less than 2 months it will be Christmas again. It seems like this time last year we were thinking that. For many, Christmas is their favorite holiday. The reason they give is because they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared For Christmas?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 4, 2012
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     | 16,639 views

    Are you going to allow Christmas to be overwhelming and lose the true meaning? only you can be prepared for Christ-mas!

    Are you prepared for Christmas? Like I said before, today marks the beginning of the Advent season. Advent is the 4 weeks before Christmas. It is for us marked by lighting of the 4 Advent candles and the Christ candle that is lit on Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas Banquet 2012

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
     | 3,952 views

    This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

    Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

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