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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 190 ratings
     | 11,303 views

    Answers the question "How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary?" from several different view points

    Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. Day after tomorrow it’ll be over, the presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2000 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 16 weeks until we celebrate Easter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    A Perfect Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    Have in your heart the meaning of the day

    There is a lot of pressure on people today. There’s a lot of pressure that this day, Christmas eve, and tomorrow, that they be perfect days. I think most people have a picture in their mind of what they would like their Christmas eve and Christmas day to be like. You have your schedule all set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Nuestro Cántico Navideño

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,576 views

    El cántico de Simeón es nuestro cántico como cristianos, porque tenemos la misma confianza y paz.

    Tengo una pregunta: ¿Cuál es tu villancico favorito? Noche de paz, Al mundo gozo proclamad, o tal vez Blanca Navidad... Pues, la verdad es que en esta temporada festival que es la Navidad, se escucha la música navideña por todos lados. Nuestros cultos en estos días son enriquecidos por las ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    They Were Looking For Him

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 1,754 views

    Rev. Fair shows us how others looked for Him showing us how to look for Him

    THEY WERE LOOKING FOR HIM Text: Luke 2:21 HIS NAME WAS CALLED JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH: They went to Bethlehem to be taxed. Mary brought forth a promised child called Jesus. There was no room for him in the inn, so he was born in a manager. SHEPHERD: They were instructed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 1,310 ratings
     | 172,341 views

    God’s choice of the lowly shepherds, as those to whom the announcement of Christ’s birth came, shows that his love is available to all on the same basis -- faith.

    [Luke 2:8-20] Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, in between televised scenes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Humility Of The Incarnation Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 218 ratings
     | 20,064 views

    Christ’s humility, displayed in the incarnation, is an example for us as his disciples.

    Well, after thirty-five days, we finally have a President-elect. How many watched the speeches on Wednesday night? How many can’t remember who won? How many don’t care who won? It’s definitely one for the history books. All during the last five weeks, we’ve been hearing that this is a great lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Enough Love For God To Bless Another Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,606 views

    An inductive-deductive combination meassage calling God’s people in my care to love Him enough to bless others in obedience to His will.

    Topic: Love Theme: Love for God & Others Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to love Him enough to bless others in obedience to His will. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to demonstrate their commitment to increasing their love for God and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Noel- "Now All Is Well"

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 39,095 views

    A Christmas sermon on the word "Noel."

    Introduction: A. There are many Christmas traditions and observances that have lost their meanings. B. Many words have lost their original meanings. C. Like, What does Gloria in Excelsis Deo Mean? It means Glory to God in the highest, but how many of us know that when we sing the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something Borrowed To Make You New

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Three fulfilled prophecies, at Christmas, that reassure us we have a God who loves us.

    Luke 1:26-33; 2:1-7; 23:53 Something Borrowed to Make You New INTRO: The place was Dallas, TX; the year, 1987; there are at least 500 people standing behind police barricades trying to catch a glimpse of what is happening. Paul Tavilla holds the world record for grape catching. He catches grapes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Season Of Wonder

    Contributed by Michael Ferrini on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    Advent Sermon

    Introduction: For the past few weeks, we have been preparing for Christmas by focusing our attention on various aspects related to celebrating the season. We talked about the lights and reflected on the promised light of the world. We spoke of carols and reflected on the powerful witness of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 14,841 views

    How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

    Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tony Miano avatar

    And God Came Down

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    How much time do we really spend considering the reasons why Jesus was born—the reasons why God came down—why God had to become a man?

    And God Came Down Christmas Eve 2000 Selected Verses Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 24, 2000 Introduction: Christmas—it’s a time for celebration. It’s a time for family and friends. It’s a time for the community to draw closer together. Christmas is so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Happy Birthday Jesus

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    The meaning of the candles in an Advent Wreath; Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Salvation and the Birth (Incarnation) of Christ

    Happy Birthday, Jesus (An Advent Celebration) Luke 2.1-20 December 24, 2000 An Advent Wreath has five candles representing different parts of the Christmas story. They consist of three white candles (Prophecy, Bethlehem and Shepherds), a purple candle (our Salvation), ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Savior Has Been Born!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 798 ratings
     | 22,298 views

    It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#247) TEXT: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Wilson avatar

    Authentic Christmas

    Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    An authentic Christmas will be accompanied with a "Fear of the Lord."

    An Authentic Christmas Luke 2:8-9 And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist