Sermons on A Christmas 1:

Christ Our Savior Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Part 1 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

Christ Our Savior (4FG-1) I. Why Do I Need a Savior? A. Because of personal insecurities B. Because of personal sin C. Because I cannot save myself II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. A costly solution B. The only solution III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Savior? A. Admit my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Home For Christmas (December 12, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 10, 2021

God sent us His only begotten Son Jesus to help make heaven our home.

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2:1 - 7 Luke 2:1-7  In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.  (2)  This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.  (3)  All went to their own towns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mystery Of Emmanuel, God With Us. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Rekindling the passion and mystery of God coming to earth as a child.

The mystery of, Emmanuel, God with us I used approx. 14 minutes of the video, “The life of Jesus” DVD as the opening for my message. A. Have we lost the wonder, the mystery of it all? 1. When was the last time God mystified you? When was the last time you were lost in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Matthew 2:1-12 Birth Of Jesus And The Star

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2012

Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th became popular as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religio

Matthew 2:1-12 BIRTH OF JESUS AND THE STAR 12-15-12 Today and probably next time as well, we'll be talking and thinking on the birth of Jesus. Let me say first of all that we don't believe that Dec.25th was the month or date that Jesus was born. December 25th ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Santa Claus Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005

If Santa were here today, what might he say baout the way we celebrate Christmas?

What Would Santa Say About Christmas? Based on a sermon by Kevin Higgins Nov. 27, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Santa, to many of us, is the jolly old St. Nick of the holiday season. 1 Little is known of St. Nicholas for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 27, 2006

A sermn for the 1st Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon "Ready or Not -- Here I Come" Luke 21 25* “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26* men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Christmas Presents You Don't Have To Wait To Open

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007

Exposition Luke 2:1-20

3 Christmas Presents You Don’t Have to Wait to Open Luke 2:1-20 (v. 10-14) It’s Christmas Eve—almost time to open the presents. A little boy wanted a watch very badly for Christmas. Each day, the boy asked about his watch—“Dad can I please have a watch? Mom I really need a watch”, Every time he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Traditions Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

This message reminds us that while the season of Christmas is about a lot of exciting traditions, we must be careful not to cover up the season!

INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is Always Alive - Regardless of when you read something, it can be applied to your life today. - Regardless of how often you read it, you will receiving something new from it. 2. That’s How God Is! - The best selling book is still the best selling book - It will continue ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do We See What Isaiah Saw? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 3, 2002

What Isaiah saw that we need to see about Christmas. First in series.

The Old Testament prophets were sometimes called "seers" because they were able to see things from God to be shared with others. Much of what they saw dealt with current events. But much of what the prophets saw also dealt with the future. Many times, like in today’s text, God dealt with a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A Timeless Jesus At Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Christmas was just the beginning of a round-trip that Jesus took from heaven to earth and back to heaven. Jesus went from sitting on a throne, to laying in a manger, to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown, to a baby with diapers, to a criminal on the cross

Christmas kicks off at Cross Church officially today! I hope this is the best Christmas for your family and you have experienced. Now perhaps the best news concerning Christmas came from our friends at Hallmark. Hallmark announced they are really close to developing a second movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:12-13, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions And Service At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2021

Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth including an at-home service from Luke 2:1-40.

Prelude: Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth in Luke 2:1-40. Questions What does the word Christmas mean? It literally means Christ’s Mass, or the Mass of Christ. Mass ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"'tis The Season"

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Nov 30, 2009

This is the first of this year’s Advent series. It is an introduction of sorts that encourages God’s people not to miss the significance of the Christmas season.

Introduction: You know it’s Christmas when… 1. You catch yourself checking your “to-do” list twice. 2. You’re ready to offer a cash reward to anyone who can find the Sears wishbook. 3. You’re willing to eat Christmas baking right out of the freezer. 4. You find yourself randomly humming Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Amazing Prophecies: The Royal Line

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Shows how the O.T. writes the geneaology of Christ in advance. Text Genesis 38:1-30

S20051029 AMAZING PROPHECIES: THE ROYAL LINE (EDITED AND ABBREVIATED) Matthew 1:2-6; Galatians 3:16,29; Genesis 38:1-30 When I was in my early teens I considered my brother, who is thirteen years my senior and who was then a medical student, the fountain of all wisdom. Normally he considered ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Santa Say? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004

Sermon 1 of 4: What would Santa say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

Luke 2:9-11 What Would Santa Say? The following sermon is credited to one Matthew Rogers has posted on SermonCentral under the same title. I very much enjoyed his message and personalized it for our church. Introduction For the next four Sunday mornings leading up to Christmas, I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist