Sermons on A Christmas 1:

God's Gifts

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

On Christmas Eve, our family has a tradition of opening 1 gift. God also has some gifts for us to "open". 1. The gift of His Son 2. The Gift of God’s Care. 3. The gift of God’s Grace. 4. The Gift of Eternal Life

December 24, 2003 Title: God’s Gift Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Many families have Christmas Traditions... drinking egg nog around the fire place, singing Christmas Carols around the piano, Doing an act of kindness for a needy family, and many others... 2. One of the traditions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Question Of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to faith in the light of evidence

The Questions of Christmas (1) The Question of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 A great philosopher once said, “Somewhere deep below the surface, the story of our lives as human beings is one long, hopeful quest for certainty.” That philosopher’s name . . . is Bob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day The King Was Born

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on the day "The King" was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ!

"The Day The King was Born!” Thesis: Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on day The King was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ! Illustration: The Mysterious Visitor ’Twas just before Christmas. A pastor sat in his study meditating upon ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Story: What We Want Most At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Learning from Ralphie what we want most at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Getting what we Want Most at Christmas A Christmas Story INTRODUCTION The only thing nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. Mom won’t even consider it. "You’ll shoot your eye out!" she proclaims, thus ending the argument before it gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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 Birth Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009

The fourth message in The Song of Heaven series explores Luke 2:1-32 and "The Birth of the Savior."

The Birth of the Savior • Luke 2:1-32 • Dec 19-20 Lo, in the silent night / A Child to God is born And all is brought again / That ere was lost or lorn. Could but thy soul, O man, / Become a silent night! God would be born in thee / And set all things aright. 15th Century Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service - God’s Christmas Card

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2024

God sends to this earth a Christmas card with the same pictures He has sent every year since that first Christmas. It is a picture designed to bring hope and peace to all who will embrace it. It is the picture of Jesus’s birth.

Christmas Eve Service God’s Christmas Card Once again, it’s time for Christmas, and one of the things most people do is send Christmas cards via e-mail or regular mail to family and friends. And these cards usually center around Jesus in the manger scene, and the angel’s proclamation of “Peace on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Story Of The Two Inns - Christmas Glory – A Christmas Meditation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 28, 2025

This message looks at two inns – the Nativity Inn and the Samaritan’s Inn. One was “no room” and the other “there is room”. We make the contrast in this Christmas message.

THE STORY OF THE TWO INNS CHRISTMAS GLORY – A CHRISTMAS MEDITATION The first part of this message called, “Christmas Glory – A Christmas Meditation,” I have already posted but I have added to that part and then extended it to include a second half. The title is now, “The Story of the Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8, John 10:10, John 16:28, Luke 2:7, Psalm 31:14-15, Luke 10:29-36, James 5:11, Romans 15:7, Luke 15:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through All Generations Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 5, 2022

Based on Matt. 1:1-17 - Sermon encourages hearers to know that God has always been with us, is with us now, & will be with us in all generations to come.

“…THROUGH ALL GENERATIONS” Matt. 1:1-17 FBCF – 12/4/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – K & K missionary video – Only way they can stay where they are & do what they are doing is b/c they KNOW that God is w/ them! And that’s the subject of this sermon series for the next month: “GOD IS WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Sermon: "Am I 'strong In Spirit'?"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2017

A look at Luke 1:80 where it says that John the Baptist "become strong in spirit." This is the verse before the famous Christmas story (Luke 2:1-7). The sermon encourages people to "train themselves in godliness" and become more like Christ.

- Story from Preaching Today of the person pointlessly trying to visit every Starbucks in America. - “Accomplishing” something that really doesn’t amount to much. - What we accomplish with our lives is what v. 80 got me to thinking about. - This verse comes just before that famous Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

1. Our hope comes from the work of God. 2. Our hope comes from the wonder of God. 3. Our hope comes from the will of God.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23 2012 *People cannot make it without hope. A former instructor for the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Unit explained this in what he called “The Rule of Threes”: -“You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Anna: The Realization Of Christmas (Christmas Eve Candlelight Service) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2020

Anna was a woman of devout faith. The coming of the messiah brought great hope. This year we need that hope more than ever

Introduction If you have followed us over the last few months, you know that we are deep into the study of the Gospel of Luke. So on this Christmas eve, I wanted to take a moment and bring a concluding thought to Luke’s Birth Narrative in his Gospel. It is here we find a woman with a remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-39, Luke 2:38-40

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Eve - What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2024

Using the popular song by Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" this Christmas Eve devotion focuses the fact that all God wanted for Christmas... is you.

OPEN: There was a preacher who said that (when he was young) he was an only child - for the first few Christmases. As a result, he got the impression that Christmas was all about HIM, and he said “That was the essence of real joy. I thought Christmas was all about me, and all I wanted for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Scrooge In You?

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003

This is an illustrated sermon using clips of the old 1950’s movie Scrooge. How our past directly effects our present and future. But with Jesus Christ love, we can forget what’s behind and reach for the prize in Him.

Is there a Scrooge in you? Intro: This morning I want to talk about a certain man, because of holding on to his past he became Sound Crew This is the title intro of movie Cue for Clip 1 – “became” Scene - Music begins and Scrooge title appear’s Yes Scrooge - He never learn how to let go of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Forward With One Eye In The Mirror

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

A unique Christmas Message about leaving Christ in Christmas

Looking Forward With One Eye In The Mirror Matthew 1:1-17 INTRO: There is a conspiracy afloat in America today to take Christ out of Christmas! 1. We as Christians understand something the common everyday person doesn’t.  Without Christ there can be no Christmas.  Happy Holidays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist