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  • Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 30,978 views

    Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

    Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

  • Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

    Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

  • What The Incarnation Says To Us

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,877 views

    The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

    What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

  • Through The Eyes Of Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 63 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    Third in a series of sermons for Advent. See Christmas and advent through the eyes of the shepherds who first heard the news of Jesus birth.

    Advent 3 – Through the Eyes of Christmas A Shepherds Eyes Luke 2:8-20 Some Shepherds. That’s how the bible describes these men: “some shepherds.” No names, no titles, no standouts – just some shepherds. Yet to these men came the first declaration of the greatest event in human history. “There ...read more

  • The People Who Missed Christmas

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,734 views

    Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

    Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

  • Little Things In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 150 ratings
     | 49,718 views

    God often uses little things, little people to do His Great work. Such is the case in the Christmas story. This message shows just what god used in His Christmas message to us in His Holy Word, The Bible.

    Little Things In The Christmas Story By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Luke 2:12 The story of Michaelangelo and his paintings. Someone once asked Michaelangelo, "Why he spent so much ...read more

  • Christmas Means Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also a Christmas sermon.

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#2] CHRISTMAS MEANS…? Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: 1. Anticipation of the birth of Jesus by Joseph and Mary. 2. Our celebration of Christmas. 3. Different reactions to the birth of Christ, then and now. It’s all about… The Profit Luke ...read more

  • Be Real Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also a New Year’s sermon.

    Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#3] BE REAL Luke 2:22-38 Introduction: 1. New Year’s resolutions. 2. What does God want and need from us? Be real! Luke 2:22-24 3. Jesus was atleast 40 days old when He was brought to the Temple to be dedicated to God. 4. Simeon and Anna are examples to us in ...read more

  • (Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

    I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

  • Christmas Eve Service #1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    This is a Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Candelite Service

    Christmas Eve CANDELITE LORD’S SUPPER PRELUDE "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" SOLO "O Holy Night" RESPONSIVE READING Pastor- And Jesus said, I am the bread of life: he ...read more

  • Christmas Eve Service #4 Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    This is a Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Candelite Service

    Christmas Eve CANDELITE LORD’S SUPPER CAROL "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" No. 78 THE GIVING OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP — Everyone shakes hands with the person on their left while saying — "I am at peace ...read more

  • A Dividing Peace

    Contributed by James May on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    The Prince of Peace was born in Bethlehem but his birth didn’t bring the peace this world longs for. Instead, he brought a sword. The peace that Jesus offers is a peace with God.

    A DIVIDING PEACE Luke 2:13-14, "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." One of the best things about Christmas has always been that people were kinder and more generous ...read more

  • Ready To Go And Go In Peace

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 24,170 views

    Ready to Go and Go in Peace- Simeon You are ready to die and die in peace when 1- our life is good toward God. 2- we sense from God that out life’s mission is complete 3- we have made right preparation by confession of salvation in Christ.

    Ready to Go and Go in Peace LK 2 : 25-32 It was during the wintry season just like we are in now but about five years ago I remember sitting in my study in the basement of our home. My daughter Elise would have about 6 years old at the time. She came over to the corner of our basement where I ...read more

  • The Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    From the story of Christmas, I learned practical lessons about SOVEREIGNTY, SOUL-MATE, SUBMISSION, AND SELF-SACRIFICE.

    THE CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:1-20 The play we just watched is called “The First Noel.” Of course, “Noel” is the name of the boy in the play. However, the word noel has its origin in the French language and it means Christmas. So, the “first noel” means the first Christmas. I saw two dominant ...read more

  • Everlasting Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,602 views

    No matter how you look at it, the gospel is good news of great joy. Do you have joy? Real Joy? Everlasting joy? What is joy? Why did the angel proclaim Christ’s birth as an occasion of great joy? How can you and I have everlasting joy?

    EVERLASTING JOY LUKE 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: Do not fear. For behold, I give to you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born today, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 MKJV) Arthur Gossip wrote, "The New Testament is the happiest ...read more