In Sermon Illustrations: "Christmas Present" showing 121-140 of 2,628

Grace At Christmas

Contributed by Joel Arndt on Jan 9, 2020

Early on in my ministry, I was called to the home of one of the people in the congregation who said they had a Christmas gift for me. Shortly after getting out of my vehicle I heard shouting coming from the house that I was called to. I gently knocked on the door and the woman of the house opened ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23

Tags: Christmas, Grace, Forgiveness, Gift

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Humor

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 21, 2020

A Sunday School was putting on a Christmas pageant which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. One boy wanted so very much to be Joseph, but when the parts were handed out, a boy he didn’t like was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn-keeper instead. He was pretty ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Tags: Coming Of Christ, Christmas, Christ, Manger, Birth Of Christ, Mary And Joseph  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Significance

Contributed by Sourav Dasgupta on Dec 30, 2021

*Josiah and Jesus* (Significance of Christmas) At 8 yrs. he became King - Josiah and reigned for 31 years @Major Changes @One of the best Kings of Israel @Similarities with Jesus Christ 2Kings22,23 His father was Manasseh and was a bad example but Mother was a good example **(my nature is ...read more

Tags: King's Responsibility, Reference To Christ

The Christmas Flower

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 14, 2022

THE CHRISTMAS FLOWER “The Legend of Pepita’s Poinsettia” Thank you much, my pretty friend, For the beauty you display; Those colors of green and red Enhances our Christmas day. Great is your reputation- You’re like the Christmas Star, For you are highly regarded, No matter where you are. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Micah 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Poinsettia, Poems About Christmas, Nativity, Christmas Poetry, Christmas Poems, Christmas Decorations, Christ's Birth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Flower

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 8, 2023

“The Legend of Pepita’s Poinsettia” Thank you much, my pretty friend, For the beauty you display; Those colors of green and red Enhances our Christmas day. Great is your reputation- You’re like the Christmas Star, For you are highly regarded, No matter where you are. You are called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Flowers, Birth Of Christ, Decorations, Flowers, Poinsettia, Legends  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christmas? It Is Tenderness For The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings ...read more

Tags: Christmas

This Was The Second Time That Someone Has Died For Me

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

James Harnish tells the story of a woman in Tampa who probably received the best Christmas present of anyone. It came the week before Christmas. In August she had been diagnosed with severe cardiomyopathy, a rare heart disorder which causes the muscels of the heart to become inflexible. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4

Tags: Best Christmas Gift, Dying, Jesus Death

Denomination: Methodist

The Empty Gift  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002

THE EMPTY GIFT "I was enjoying 1st grade to the fullest until one day in December when the little girl behind me set "it" on her desk. It was the tiniest Christmas present imaginable, less than an inch on each side with white glossy paper tied up with a sliver of red cellophane. Immediately I was ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Christmas

Two Young Children On Mother's Day Presented ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

Two young children on mother’s day presented their mom with a houseplant. The older of the children said with a sad face, “There was a bouquet we wanted to give you at the flower shop. It was really pretty, but it was too expensive. It had a ribbon on it that said, ‘Rest in ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day, Parenting, Children

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Here To Represent Christ To Present Him ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We are here to represent Christ to present Him again, ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Taxation Under Every Form Presents But A Choice ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Taxation under every form presents but a ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Reflect Upon Your Present Blessings, Of Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many not on your past ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Life Often Presents Us With A Choice Of Evils ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Life often presents us with a choice of evils ...read more

Tags: Learning

Life Is All Memory Except For The One Present ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Life is all memory except for the one present moment that goes by so quick ...read more

Tags: Learning

Life Is All Memory Except For The One Present ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Life is all memory except for the one present moment that goes by so quick ...read more

Tags: Memories

One Can Present People With Opportunities. One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One can present people with opportunities. One cannot ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

A Lie May Take Care Of The Present, But It Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A lie may take care of the present, but it ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive

We Live In The Present, We Dream Of The Future, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We live in the present, we dream of the future, but we learn ...read more

Tags: Memories

The Significance Of Christmas To Americans  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS TO AMERICANS The Barna Research Group poll, conducted for the Lutheran Hour Ministries found that: 37% of adults in the national survey (88% of whom identified themselves as Christian) said the birth of Jesus is the most important aspect of Christmas. More than ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Birth Of Jesus, Statistics

Making Christmas Special  PRO

Contributed by Sam Higgs on Dec 1, 2011

MAKING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL In the months leading up to the Christmas season, Dan had lost his job. Well, in the city he lived in, most of the workers had to relocate with the company or face unemployment. Dan was one of the unlucky ones who had not been with the company long enough to be asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Galatians 4:4

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Baptist