Sermons on A Holly Jolly Christmas:

"Mary's Christmas"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

When we look back at the life of Mary I see 2 extreme points of view that have surfaced. 1. Many believers have chosen to worship Mary. 2. Others have chosen to completely ignore Mary. The scripture does not support either approach.

Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Most of us recognize that Christmas can actually be one of the most stressful times of the year. For pastors and their families things do not usually slow down—instead things just get busier. For many in the church and community there are those feeling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Stinks! Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009

We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas In Ngaruawahia

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009

What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

A Christmas Eve message that uses the childhood account of Steve Hugo to demonstrate why the incarnation is meaningless apart from the rest of Jesus’ life.

Tonight, I’d like to share an autobiographical account written by a man named Steve Hugo about his childhood and his next door neighbor. For as far back as I can remember, I always treated Old Man Jones, my neighbor, in the worst ways. Each April 1st, I had the "burning paper bag with dog poop in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God tells us 3 things at Christmas: (1) He is WITH us, (2) He LOVES us, and (3) He is FOR us.

The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) God tells us 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God saves you FROM sin. He saves you FOR a purpose. He saves you BY His grace.

There is a purpose in everything we do. • We do not wake up every morning and then go through the motions of living. We make plans and seek to achieve something. It is odd to do anything without purpose. • If we know that, then we can expect God to have a purpose when He sent Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Before There Was A Christmas

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Describes situation before Christ and after Christ

BEFORE THERE WAS A CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: Christmas, as we know it, is a rather modern innovation. Christ’s birthday was not celebrated until more than 300 years had gone by, years in which accurate birth records (if there were any) had been lost. The early Church remembered and celebrated ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this world

Theme: Christmas Miracles: past-present-future Thesis: The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was (All the way back to the Beginning) – Christmas present (Jesus who is present tense – Emmanuel the God who is with us right now) and the Bible reminds us that Christmas future is coming to this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Present Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Bible reveals: Christmas past – Who Jesus was- all the way back to the Beginning and the first Christmas. It reveals Christmas present - who Jesus is present tense – which is Emmanuel - which means the God who is with us right now and the Bible remind

Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv: “The Greatest Story Ever Told” Thoughts on video – Is this not a miracle – the repeating over and over of the great story of Jesus birth? Think about it! All over this world people in different languages will read the Christmas Story this week – people will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas In Isaiah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2017

The virgin shall conceive ... and call his name - With Us the God.

CHRISTMAS IN ISAIAH. 1. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23. “Behold the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, ‘with us the God’.” There are those in the church today - in its hierarchy, and teaching in its seminaries - who want us to think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 11:1-2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Prayers

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Places of Prayer, or implied prayer

Background to passages: places of prayer or implied prayer Luke 1:8–20 ESV Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas For All Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 2, 2019

Christmas is one of the most inclusive festivals. The Good news of Great Joy is truly for ALL people on earth.

Christmas for All Diversity and inclusiveness is a buzzword in corporates today. Special efforts are made to ensure that workplaces accommodate all types of people, without any prejudice to race, gender, language, sexual orientation, ethnicity etc. There are laws that forbid discrimination of any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Brings... Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

The Christmas story tells of God's great love for us in sending His Son Jesus. There is no greater love in words or expression.

Christmas brings… Love Luke 2:1-20 Prayer- Introduction- A big thank you to Mandy and Aaron for sharing this morning. We have come to the last Sunday of Advent and Tomorrow we will see Christmas Eve come in wither we are ready or not. We have tried to look at Christmas with fresh eyes and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Is Calling…

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 25, 2020

Advent is a wonderful opportunity.

Christmas Is Calling… Scripture: Isaiah 63: 16-17, Isaiah 63:19, Isaiah 64: 2-7, 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9, Mark 13: 33-37. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Advent is a wonderful opportunity. It comes every year, and we let it slide by without noticing it. It is the time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37, Isaiah 63:16-17, Isaiah 63:19, Isaiah 64:2-7, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other