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  • Dwight Gunter II avatar

    The Journey Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    This sermon takes a look at the journey of Jesus from heaven to earth, particularly exploring why He came to earth in the first place.

    Introduction . . . I hope you’re ready for Christmas – it is here! Illustration: The church bulletin declared, “The choir will sing ‘I heard the BILLS on Christmas Day.’” Illustration: In a B.C. Comic strip: One ant said, "Dad, who is Jesus?" The father ant replied, "He’s the reason for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Family, The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,345 views

    “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16.

    Theme: The Family, the Future of the Church Text: 1 Sam.2:18-20, 26; Col. 3:12-17; Lk.2:41-52 The celebrations ushering in the New Year tomorrow will, in effect, bring the Christmas celebrations to an end. We cannot, however, afford to forget the good news of Christ’s birth. His birth, sinless ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Prater avatar

    Christmas Is Over ... Now What?

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 20,723 views

    When the SIGNS are no longer VISIBLE, does that mean that the SIGNIFICANCE of Christmas is no longer VALUABLE?

    CHRISTMAS IS OVER...NOW WHAT? Luke 2:1-20 I have a bit of post-Christmas humor to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Behold The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him.

    Behold the Messiah! Thesis: We need to behold the Messiah at Christmas and make sure we are focused on Him. Texts: Luke 2:10,11 " But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Haines avatar

    The Baby's Name Is…?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    This interactive message asks a series of questions seeking answers from the congregation that will lead individuals to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus.

    Topic: Salvation Theme: God’s Gift of Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to indicate they are receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. Visual ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,839 views

    As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long." (Powerpoints available - #327)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP #327.) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    Gloria! Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,262 views

    An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

    The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Bradseth avatar

    The First Christmas Rush

    Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

    “The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Makari avatar

    Beyond Human Imagination Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

    BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    Don't Die Till You See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    God does not want any person to die until he/she has seen Jesus.

    DON’T DIE TILL YOU’VE SEEN JESUS "It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ" (Luke 2: 26). Simeon was his name. A man with a very common Jewish male name. A man that was not necessarily a young man, however he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

    >>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    No Room Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 8,297 views

    A Christmas sermon on keeping Christ in Christmas.

    NO ROOM (Luke 2:1-7) and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Introduction: The Virgin Birth of Jesus A. It was a Famous Event. B. It was a Fantastic Event. C. It was a Foretold Event. D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    The Joy of Christmas

    GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    The Business Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    What Jesus came to do.

    THE BUSINESS OF JESUS Luke 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION: "I must be about My Father’s business" * Luke 19:10 - "The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." * John 4:34- " My food...is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work." * John 5:30 - "I seek not to please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 28,209 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