In Preaching Articles: "Christmas"

1,700 Years Old And Still Fresh: St. Gregory Of Nazianzus' Christmas Sermon

By SermonCentral on Dec 23, 2019

The Eternal Word is ever new. Come celebrate with saints centuries old.

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Tags: Christmas, Preaching, eternal world

10 Ways To Overcome A Sense Of Christmas Loss

By Ron Edmondson on Dec 8, 2018

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

Tags: Christmas, Grief, Worship General

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

Get Your Christmas Service Right

By Maurilio Amorim on Jan 30, 2024

Don't wait until the last minute. Maurilio Amorim has three great ideas for you right now.

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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!

Tags: Connect, Visitors, connect, Christmas, invite, members  (view more)  (view less)

R.c. Sproul: The Glory Of Christmas

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 21, 2023

"Every human being longs for a savior of some type. "

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Everyone Else Is Preparing For Christmas--Are You?

By SermonCentral on Nov 15, 2020

It's not too early! Brandon Cox shares his ideas for a Christmas sermon series sure to connect with your congregation.

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7 Fresh Ways To Preach The Christmas Story

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 17, 2023

Hal Seed: "Reading these Christmas stories moves me to worship and bow before him. Then I am ready to consider how to preach it."

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Philippians 2:6-11, John 1:1-5

Tags: Preaching, preaching

How Did John The Baptist Prepare For Christmas?

By Jimmy Gentry on Dec 20, 2018

How would John the Baptizer respond if he were to show up during Advent in any given city in America today?

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

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Advent: How To Resist The Culture And Clutter Of Christmas

By Steve Smith on Dec 11, 2023

When I practice Advent, I get the opportunity to yet again, start my life over. I am invited to step out and away from my old ways and to begin new ways of living better–living in a different rhythm; living in a deeper–more sacred way.

Tags: Advent, Silence, Christmas Advent, spiritual clutter

Pastor Grinch

By Lance Witt on Jun 19, 2024

As pastors, how do we celebrate Christmas without getting lost in the shuffle of busy church activities?

Scripture: Luke 2:17-19

Tags: pastoral leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Serving Others, church ministry, Christmas, Advent, Holidays, Christmas Advent  (view more)  (view less)

10 Mistakes Churches Make At Christmastime

By Jonathan Howe on Dec 20, 2024

Unfortunately stress can lead churches to plan poorly and make unnecessary mistakes. Here are ten such mistakes to avoid in your church this Christmas.

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Ten (Christmas) Sermon-Starters From The Life Of Mary

By Ray Hollenbach on Dec 9, 2020

When you cover the familiar territory of the Christmas Story year after year, sometimes you have to try another angle.

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16 Advent Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Nov 27, 2024

Advent is a season of watching and waiting on our Lord Jesus. Here are 16 powerful Advent sermon and worship resources for your church.

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Joe Mckeever's Build-A-Christmas-Sermon Kit

By Joe Mckeever on Dec 3, 2020

He's preached more than 150 Christmas sermons in his life, and they're still fun!

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Genesis 5:25-32, Psalm 107:1-10

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