Sermons about A Christmas Carol

Why The Gospel Is Greater Than Miracles

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 22, 2025

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The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is amazing for a number of reasons. One reason that we will look at today is that Jesus makes a clear statement that what will bring people to Christ is not great miracles, but simply God's Word shared with them.

Why the Gospel is Greater than Miracles Good Morning. Our lesson this morning, Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, comes in response to the Pharisees having come once again to argue with Jesus. That’s a big point to the parable, the whole idea that we so much want to try to justify ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Sons Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

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What does it mean to be "sons of God"

Brandesburton 4th January 1999 Sons of God I have been wondering over the last couple of weeks: Does Christmas really have any Christian relevance to us today. Or is it all about giving presents and enjoying the Christmas turkey? And if it does have a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

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Heaven is our future in the presence of God. & we can enjoy heaven today as God lives in our hearts

Revelation 21 v. 9 and one of the seven angels came, the ones having the seven bowls full of seven last plagues, and spoke with me, saying, “Come here, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” 10. and he carried me away in Spirit to a big high mountain, and showed me the holy city ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: *other

Jesus Left Behind At The Temple

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 6, 2024

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The account in Luke 2 of Jesus in the Temple reveals two incredible things. First, how wonderful our relationship with God the Father will be when all the effects of sin are removed from our lives. Second, how much our Savior gave up for us and for our redemption when he took humanity on himself.

Today we have a unique story, in that it’s the only story of Jesus growing up. Only Matthew and Luke give us the nativity, and only Luke tells this ONE story that fills the huge gap between the wise men, and Jesus turning 30 and his Baptism in the Jordan River. I think our imaginations always run ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Anglican

When Christmas Is About Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015

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Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 20, 2018

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If you want to find joy in a world of pain: trust God who saves you; fear God who loves you: and serve God who helps you. To put it simply: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:10, NIV).

Two years ago (2016), Russell Moore walked into a local bookstore where he overheard a man talk about why he hated Christmas music. Moore started to feel like he might be in the presence of the Grinch, but then the man explained why he found the music so bad… It was boring. “Christmas is boring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Praise Of The Wise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2013

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Why would the Wise Men travel so far, at such expense, and over dangerous roads? Jesus wasn't "their" King was He? And what can we learn from how they responded to Jesus wasn't they arrived?

OPEN: When I was a boy, every December we’d sing: We Three Kings Of Orient Are” Stand with me and let’s sing just the first verse together: “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King's Highway

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

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Let us prepare our hearts to become a highway for our God.

Over thirty percent of the bridges in this country are classified as needing major structural repairs. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re taking your life in your hands the minute you start to cross a bridge, but it does mean that, as a whole, our transportation system is wearing out. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is More Than A Feeling

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

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Christmas is more than tinsel and bows, it is the birth of our Savior and what He has given to us.

Christmas Is More Than A Feeling Luke 4:18-21 So much of Christmas has been hijacked by popular cultural and transformed into something it was never meant to be. For anyone who has ever read the Christmas story it is quite apparent that all of the trappings that are considered "musts" for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of The Angel's Proclamation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2022

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A Christmas message sharing the benefits that Jesus's birth brings. The good news that brings great joy. I hope this is a blessing, and that we will hear these same words for our lives and for the church. Plus, a special message at the end, “It’s Personal.”

The Benefits of the Angel's Proclamation Luke 2:8-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAaX_ooO-o A young boy asked his grandfather to tell him his most exiting story. The old man stared at his grandson for a moment and said, “Alright, I’m going to tell you the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Foursquare

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Imagine A World Without Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

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What if there were no Christmas?

Today, let's consider the significance of Christmas and what life would be like without it. Imagine a world where Christmas did not exist. No family gatherings, no holiday traditions, no Christmas gifts, carols, decorations, or trees. The absence of Christmas would mean no cherished memories and no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Topics: Apologetics, Jesus

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005

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A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: The Better Priest

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

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Christ is superior in His priesthood because of His ministry

“CHRIST: THE BETTER PRIEST” Hebrews 7:1-10 August 31, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: “The painting of Lucretia” Back in the 17th century, the Dutch artist Rembrandt painted two portraits of a famous Roman heroine named Lucretia. One portrait was painted in the year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

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Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Keep The Shepherds In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

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A sermon about humility.

"Let's Keep the Shepherds in Christmas" Luke 2:8-20 Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" Pastor Adam Hamilton tells a about a time, years ago, while he was serving as a Youth Director of a Church in Texas, that he took the Youth to do repairs at the homes of two elderly women ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

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