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  • The Season The Reason The Gift

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023
     | 540 views

    Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

    The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

  • Happy Hanukah Marv Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2017
     | 5,232 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 10: 22 – 42

    John 10: 22 – 42 Happy Hanukah Marv 22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus ...read more

  • Is Christmas Pagan?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,451 views

    Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

    Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

  • Navidad Y Paganismo

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,943 views

    Por oponerme a algunas tradiciones navideñas me han criticado

    NAVIDAD Y PAGANISMO. Por hablar contra algunas tradiciones navideñas me han dicho: fanático, legalista, ¿se cree usted que sabe más que los demás pastores que ponen árbol en sus iglesias? Usted se parece a los Testigos de Jehová, y todo por oponerme a una “sagrada tradición”. Si ustedes ...read more

  • Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

    Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

  • Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Vonnie Elisha James on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,088 views

    It a sermon about asking persons to reconcile to God.

    Introduction: Recently in Grenada, we went through a general election and a carnival. These two experiences have forever changed our country, our community, our family, our churches. Most importantly it has changed our relationship to and with God. I say this mean that: for the first time in my ...read more

  • Should We Celebrate Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 4,212 views

    We are responsible to maintain our focus on Him Whom we call "Lord." At no time has this become more critical than during the Christmas Season.

    “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and ...read more

  • Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2019
     | 2,430 views

    Christmas is a controversial issue for many. We need to be tolerant of other points of view and be reminded to appreciate the birth of Jesus all year.

    1. Christmas is coming – is that good or bad? Christmas is Controversial: a. Seculars: “Too religious.” Religionists: “Too secular.” b. Puritans refused to celebrate Christmas – felt it trivialized the message of Jesus’ coming Stress of: Partying and alcohol consumption; travel; disrupted ...read more

  • Three Important Questions

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,319 views

    At Christmas there are "little" questions and there are "big" questions. Some must be answered.

    WHAT’S HAPPENED TO CHRISTMAS? 1- Shopping complex said ’no’ to a church’s regular request to put up a nativity scene. They said it didn’t fit the theme? (Fairy story and robotics themes this Christmas)? 2- Why do Secular/capitalist cultures trivialize and commercialize anything sacred? ...read more

  • What If Jesus Had Not Been Born?

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,093 views

    Five viewpoints of what would have happened if Jesus had not been born.

    What If Jesus Had Not Been Born? Luke 2:1-20 INTRO. I’m amazed at how our society is trying to de-Christianize everything, including Christmas. We can say Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanzaa, etc. But don’t say “Merry Christmas.” There is an attempt to “sanitize” Christmas of its Christlikeness. ...read more

  • Zechariah The Doubter Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2018
     | 6,689 views

    We can be walking with the Lord, be strong in His might, and still struggle with doubt. It is not a sin to struggle with doubt, but it is a sin to settle on unbelief, which angers God.

    Zechariah the Doubter (Luke 1:5-25) 1. A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense's closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. ? ? "Ladies and ...read more

  • The True Purpose Of Christmas

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also.

    At the time of Jesus Christ's birth, we have a series of incidents and most unusual visitors to witness the event. Among one of those visitors, we have Magis from the east. Who were most probably the astronomers and were probably the chief also. No facts recorded either in St. Matthew or St. ...read more

  • The Best Gift

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,710 views

    This is a message to let everyone know that the best gift is LOVE.

    This is the time of the year we think of gifts and no doubt by now some of you have opened some from friends and family co-workers ect.. We all enjoy gifts. Matt. 2:1,2, 11 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east ...read more

  • Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

    If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

  • Glory To God In The Highest Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    Fascinating and rarely heard insights to the details of that first Christmas provoke a spirit of true worship.

    BULLETIN INSERT NOTES: The Date of Christ’s Birth By Ed Vasicek In 525 A.D., Dionysius, a Scythian monk, was asked to determine the year of Jesus’ birth. He did the best job he could. He determined that the Roman year 754 was the Christian year “1 A.D.” Although Dionysius’ effort is to be ...read more