In Preaching Articles: "Christmas"

Remember This Christmas Season, There Is Always, Always Hope!

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 6, 2023

Jesus knows you. He knows your pain and your problems and your potential.

Scripture: Romans 4:18

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Hope, Christmas Advent

Christmas: Not A Time For Inventing Twists On The Age-Old Story

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 13, 2024

Tell it with gusto and love. Tell the story of the birth of Jesus with all the excitement of someone hearing it for the first time. Tell the story without detouring into theories and guesses and myths and controversies.

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Tags: Christmas, Simplicity, storytelling, Christmas Advent

Christmas: Glory!

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 16, 2025

There were points in our Savior's life when His glory shone temporarily through the veil.

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Christmas Preaching Needs Resurrecting!

By Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2024

If we want Christmas preaching to matter, we've got to preach like Christmas matters.

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Mark 11:1-10, Matthew 1:21

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, preaching

4 Ways Your Church Can Help People Simplify Christmas

By Karl Vaters on Dec 12, 2025

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas is also the busiest.

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Holidays, Giving, teach, simplify, Christmas Joy, church leadership  (view more)  (view less)

You Were Made For Christmas

By David Mathis on Dec 22, 2024

You were made for the Great Joy of Christmas.

Scripture: Luke 2:18, Matthew 1:21, 1 Peter 3:18, Luke 2:14

Tags: Emmanuel, Christmas, Advent, treasure, Glory to God, christ child, Christmas Gospel, Joy in Christ, Christmas Joy  (view more)  (view less)

8 Ideas To Make Your Christmas Eve Service Memorable

By Josh Reich on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas Eve is coming, and millions of people will walk into a church to experience something. But what will they get when they walk into your church or mine?

Tags: Christmas, Advent, Christmas Eve, invite, Simplicity, Gospel centered, church leadership, Christmas Service  (view more)  (view less)

4 Fresh Sermon Topics For The Christmas Season

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 19, 2025

Some people think the Christmas verses are the stuff of Christmas pageants and cheesy dramas. They are also fuel for great preaching.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20

Tags: family crisis, preaching, Christmas, Preaching, Dreams, God's sovereignty  (view more)  (view less)

How To Enjoy Christmas As A Pastor

By Lance Witt on Dec 18, 2024

About 3 years ago, it was the very end of December and I was not in a good place. I was frustrated and honestly I was mad at myself. Our schedule had been out of control and I was worn out.

Scripture: Luke 2:17-19, Luke 2:8

Tags: Mary, Christmas, pastoral leadership, Time of Reflection

A Novel Idea For Preaching Christmas

By H.b. Charles, Jr. on Dec 7, 2025

We assume our congregations know the biblical story and doctrinal meaning of Christmas. So we avoid major texts and look for something new or novel to say about the old, old story.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

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A Christmas Sermon 1,700 Years Old

By Brian Orme on Dec 16, 2024

Help can come from the most unexpected places: You can look to the Church Fathers to help prepare your Christmas message.

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, ancient, preaching

10 Ways To Overcome A Sense Of Christmas Loss

By Ron Edmondson on Dec 8, 2025

Several years ago, to prepare for a Christmas message, I consulted with two professional Christian counselors in our church.

Tags: Christmas, Grief, Worship General

Fill Your Christmas Preaching With Nobodies

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 10, 2025

Jesus was smuggled into Bethlehem through the womb of a teenage girl, who gave birth in a barn. That’s different.

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Turn Christmas Visitors Into January Members

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 24, 2023

Here's how to bring them back before Easter!

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Bethlehem This Day Resembles Heaven

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 19, 2023

One the earliest--and one of the best--Christmas sermons ever preached. You're invited to John Chrysostom's place for Christmas!

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