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The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 14, 2005

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I talk about the benefits of Jesus presence in our lives during the Christmas season. Everyone loves to get presents during the holidays, but we should all love the abiding presence that Christ provides, I show why and how this can be accomplished.

Title: The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents Text: Matt 1:18-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often (31%) from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of "no gift at all." When asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember And Be Thankful

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 17, 2005

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Even in the midst of all that is happening around us, we can remember what Christ has done for us and be thankful. (Remember our Baptism Service)

“Remember and Be Thankful…” Matthew 3:13-17 (quotes taken from the NKJV unless noted) Wakelee Church ~ January 16, 2005 Theme: Even in the midst of all that is happening around us, we can remember what Christ has done for us and be thankful. Introduction – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

There's A Black Sheep In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 24, 2005

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A study of 5 people in Jesus’ genealogy who had tainted reputations illustrates that none of us have to be chained to our past.

THERE’S A BLACK SHEEP IN THE FAMILY TREE I recently became interested in family genealogy. I found some ancestors who intrigue me, like the civil war veterans and the Baptist preacher who was shot in the back during the Civil War. (I don’t know if he wore the wrong color coat or if his sermons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Satan Have A Better Plan? Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 29, 2005

based on 59 ratings

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The wilderness temptation was about Satan offering Jesus 3 opportunities to reject God’s idea of what the Messiah should be.

The dad was trying to teach his 6-year old son how to shoot a basketball. The boy would push the ball as hard as he could toward the basket but always the ball would fall short. The dad would effortlessly toss the ball toward the basket and say, "Just do it like this, son. It’s easy." The boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Born To Die Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 23, 2005

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4th in 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“BORN TO DIE” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 4 Matthew 1:20-25 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON: (After :32 video intro) The story is told of a 6 year old who had a new baby brother. His mother had told him that his new brother was a gift from heaven. So, one afternoon he tiptoed softly up to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Who Turns To Us

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2005

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What Christmas is all about is this: that God hasn’t turned on us; He has turned to us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas Christmas Eve 1997 THE GOD WHO TURNS TO US Isaac Butterworth Matthew 1:22-23 (NIV) Not long ago, I heard about a conversation some second graders were having about Santa -- whether old Saint Nick was real or not. One child said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

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This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Christmas 2005

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, deer, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree decorations and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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No event in human history has so changed the world like the incarnation of our dear Lord. One man said that the door to undertanding the history of the world rested on hinges attached to a stable in Bethlehem.

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: I want to preach this morning on the Birth of Christ. Verse 18 says, “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise.” Then the Scripture goes on to tell us how he was born. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005

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The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Ordinary Child

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2005

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Jesus was no ordinary child and so He deserves our worship!

INTRODUCTION • What is today supposed to be about? Is it supposed to be about spending more money than we have and seeing weeks worth of shopping and wrapping get destroyed in 10 minutes of fast and furious gift opening? Is it about the trees and decorations we set up in our homes? Is it about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Re-Creating Power"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 24, 2005

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A sermon for Christmas morning.

Matthew 1:18-25 “Re-Creating Power” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine by now most of us have unwrapped our Christmas presents. I hope everyone got what they wanted, but of course, sometimes we get presents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Emmanuel"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 25, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, during this HOLY SEASON AND TIME OF WAR, the importance of calling JESUS to be with us.

25 December 2005 – Christmas Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS WITH US. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 1:18-23; Isaiah 7:14 - KJV ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

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