Sermons on 2024 Christmas Sermons:

Experience The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Sullivan on Dec 26, 2024

This is a narrative sermon based on the first Christmas Day.

Church, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I want to share a story to reflect on that first day when Jesus entered the world. Let’s go back 2000 years, to the land of Judea. Imagine being in Bethlehem the day Mary and Joseph are about to arrive into town on their donkey. They were tired, thirsty, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Coming

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 1, 2001

Have you ever wondered why God placed perhaps the most important prophecy about His coming Messiah in Micah 5:2? This sermon explores that thought, and along the way sees both how contemporary Micah’s message was, and how wise and awesome in His planning

We are not very patient people + Esp. when we want something done = Out of our control + "It’s coming..." = "So is Christmas" + Anxious anticipation for the something we want = Can’t hardly wait for it + As with Christmas = Christmas is coming = Can’t hardly wait for it + Sights, sounds, smells, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas: Unfulfilled Expectations?" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about a Bethlehem seamstress.

 “She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.” Luke 2:7 When it came to clothe Rachel was a way better than average weaver; and everyone in town knew it. She was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Elizabeth's Christmas Song

Contributed by Spencer Cunnah on Dec 14, 2006

An evangelistic sermon based on Elizabeth’s song of wonder.

Elizabeth’s Christmas song. Introduction Do you know a lady who is expecting a baby? A baby’s arrival is usually a joyful event. Luke describes two cousins, Elizabeth and Mary, who meet up in extraordinary circumstances when both are pregnant. Elizabeth, who is an older woman and married to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Decisions That Made Christmas

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 21, 2015

A sermon recognizing and honoring the decisions that made Christmas possible.

Title: Decisions that made Christmas. Introduction. In 5 days from now we will celebrate the birth of Christ. Now of course nobody knows for sure what day of the year Jesus was actually born but the bigger point is that we do know he was born and that fact changed everything. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: The Holy Day

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christmas is not just a holiday but a holy day.

CHRISTMAS – THE HOLY DAY Matthew 1:18–25 (NIV) INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Consider Again Christmas When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day After Christmas

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 4, 2005

This sermon talks about what happened after Jesus birth. Three things took place that changed civilization, a great Boxing Day or New Years sermon.

Title: The Day After Christmas Text: Luke 2:21-24 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - Today is boxing day, the day after Christmas. - Many things happen on Boxing Day that don’t happen on Christmas day. - For example there are some great sales in stores on boxing day. - The mail boxes are full ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter 2024: The Greatest Mistake Ever Made

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 26, 2024

This Easter message examines the question "Would Satan have followed through on his plan to kill Jesus if he understood what it would cost him?" He made the greatest mistake of his existence following his initial mistake of rebelling against God.

The Greatest Mistake Ever Made Scripture: Luke 16:19-23; First Peter 3:18-20; 4:5-6; Matthew 28:1-2 Happy Easter Strangers Rest! How many of you have ever heard of or seen the movie the “Greatest Story Ever Told”? Well, if you haven’t, it’s the story about the life of Christ and this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23, 1 Peter 3:18-20, Matthew 28:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Materialism

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 24, 2023

Materialism is defined as a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

Nancy Pearcey, an American author once remarked: “When a person accepts materialism as a life philosophy, its effects do not stay neatly contained within the mental realm. It leads to destructive personal behavior and harmful public consequences.” Luke 12:15 reminds us: And he said to them, “Take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:33-34

Have We Forgotten Whose Birtday It Is? (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2023

Can you imagine going to a birthday party and everyone their gave their gifts to each other but the person who was having a birthday no one gives them a gift.

Wouldn’t that be an odd birthday party!!! This is the way many celebrate the Lord’s Birthday. Have we forgotten whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas? It is not: • Frosty the snowman • Rudolph the red nose reindeer • Santa Claus We are celebrating the birth of Christ. We will soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: It’s Christmas, The Fulness Of Time Has Come

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 17, 2024

In our lesson today, Apostle Paul draws our attention to When Christ came, Where Christ came from, How Christ came and Why Christ came. I am not concerned with the 25th day of December, I am concerned with the fulness of time. God’s timing is perfect.

Sermon: It’s Christmas, The Fulness of Time Has Come Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5 “Think of it this way. If a father dies and leaves an inheritance for his young children, those children are not much better off than slaves until they grow up, even though they actually own everything their father ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Advent Angels (Advent 4 Sermon After Christmas Cantata)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 14, 2022

The Bible tells us a lot about what the angels do, but not much about what they look like. Let’s imagine their appearance and explore their performance.

ADVENT ANGELS Text: Matthew 2:13-15 Matthew 2:13-15  Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Bereaved Christmas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Let's talk about good grief- 3 parts of good grief (Material adapted from Harold Keck at Seymour Heights Christian Church with his permission)

HoHum: Things will be different without my grandmother- another empty chair WBTU: Kyle David Matthews wrote a song and the Oak Ridge Boys recorded it in the early 2000’s. It’s called Inconvenient Christmas. This is more of a story than a song but here is the first part: Among the bills that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:31-33, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ