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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    No Room In The Inn

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 30,826 views

    OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

    NO ROOM IN THE INN Luke 2:1-18 OUR TEXT STATES THAT THERE WAS NO ROOM IN THE INN. THE SCRIPTURES DO NOT TELL US WHY THERE WAS NO ROOM. I. The Natural Reason there was no room for Christ in the Inn. A. The reasons why there was no room in the inn. 1. Undoubtedly Bethlehem’s inn was full because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touch The Forgotten Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 324 ratings
     | 148,270 views

    We need to connect with those that are overlooked.

    TOUCH THE FORGOTTEN Luke 2:8-20 S: Honor the Overlooked Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: WE NEED TO CONNECT WITH THOSE THAT ARE OVERLOOKED. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Luke 2:8-20 three stages that encourage us to connect with the overlooked. The _____ stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Family

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

    DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 28,238 views

    Simeon had waited all his life for this moment. And there are 3 things we need to notice about it.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Set An Example!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nuestro Cántico Navideño

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,548 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
     | 1,736 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
     | 172,167 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

  • Aaron Burgess avatar

    The Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 24,724 views

    The coming of Jesus to this world immediately began to change the lives of those around him.

    The Wonder of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 A ninety year old couple sat on the front porch one night. The old man was overcome with the romance of the evening and he said to his hard of hearing wife, “I’m proud of you.” “Huh,” she said. “I’m proud of you.” “I’m tired of you too,” she said. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 16,031 views

    Characteristics taken from the life of Anna and Simeon that are important today.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 4 “The Waiting Game” Luke 2:21-38 The events recorded in the second half of Luke, chapter two are important, they have to be important because they are the only events from the infancy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Embrace The World Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    We embrace the world, as Simeon did, when we embrace faith, hope, and love as we both embrace and are embraced by Christ.

    Introduction: “Last Christmas, This Christmas e-mail forward” “If you have e-mail, perhaps you received one entitled Merry Christmas that said something like this;” Last Christmas, we were thinking about all the things we didn’t have; this Christmas, we are thinking about all the things we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day...again Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    The people who first heard the prophecies concerning the Messiah only saw him in black and white. We can see Him in color.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 3 December 23, 2001 INTRODUCTION In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been any rain. There has never been hatred, aggression or tears. In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been a passionate kiss. There has never been a flat tire, a red rose or a work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.

    Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Strange Blessings Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

    As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carla Powell avatar

    How The Grinch Couldn't Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 9,108 views

    No Grinch can take away the true meaning of Christmas, because Jesus was born for us! (uses refernces from Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas).

    Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas has always been a favorite of mine, but this year, it has also made quite a box office splash. In this annual Christmas story, the old Grinch who lives on a mountain has been annoyed by the merriment of the Who-ville townspeople at Christmas. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran