Sermons on Adam And Eve:

Response To A Sign

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 19, 2007

Signs are given to motivate a response, so what response comes from the sign of Christ?

Introduction: I. Signs of the Season!! II. A Salvation Army women was doing what Salvation Army people do this time of year, she was ringing her bell and collecting money for the needy. A. Shortly she was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance prevented her from ringing her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Christ (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2007

I prepared this sermon to deliver on Christmas Eve as a concise message of the gift we have in Christ.

The Gift of Christ, Luke 1:35 (Christmas Eve Message) Introduction “Mommy, what is Christmas?” asked the three-year-old girl. Her mother carefully explained that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. “Then why do we not give gifts to Jesus if it’s His birthday?” The mother explained the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35

Denomination: Christian Church

Home Alone!?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005

Christmas Eve Devotional; Jesus is "God with us."

HOME ALONE!? Matthew 1:22-23 S: Christmas Eve C: God’s Presence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: JESUS IS “GOD WITH US”. Kw: Truths The ____ truth is… 1. We are far more precious to God than we imagined. 2. We have more to celebrate than we thought. 3. We are never really alone. PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten.

“Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten” Luke 2:8-20 The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Joseph And The Nativity

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 14, 2005

A Christmas Eve sermon emphasizing the untold story of Joseph - in poetry

Christmas Eve December 24, 2005 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is The Greatest Giver

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 17, 2005

This is a short but simple sermon that would be good for any Christmas Service.

God is the Greatest Giver Acts 11:17 At this time of the year there is a lot of talk about giving. I was listening to a talk show on the radio the other day and the topics that were mentioned was focused on this subject. How much and how often should you give to the Salvation Army with the bell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:17

Denomination: *other

Have A Good Christmas

Contributed by John White on Dec 17, 2005

Describing what a really good Christmas is all about.

HAVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS! Luke 2:1-14 "Have a good Christmas," the shopkeeper said. I responded in kind as I turned away with my first Christmas purchase safe in hand. But I could not help wondering, "How many people using that expression this season really know what makes a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 18, 2005

What will you do with Jesus?

There has been much debate this year over Christmas. The politically correct, or should I say the politically incorrect has been working overtime in an attempt to remove Christ from Christmas, and any reminder of why we celebrate December 25th. Call it a happy holiday, or a winter break, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Out The Christmas Story

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas Eve Short Sermon

LIVING THE CHRISTMAS STORY MATTHEW 1-2, LUKE 1-2 INTRODUCTION Tonight as we prepare for Christmas, I would like us to center ourselves on the thought that we should live out the Christmas story every day of our lives. Jesus came so that we might "have life and have it to the full" (John 10:10). ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Room In The Inn?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Room In the Inn?” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both of them were poor, and when they came to the town, no one took notice of them. No one even helped them try and find a place to stay. The name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Without Christmas

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005

Christians are experiencing "Christmas" in a pluralistic culture. The secular culture and marketplace want to keep the profits but do not want to acknowledge the "Incarnation" which does not sell computer games. M.Luther sought to explain the mystery..."

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2005 Christmas Eve Redeemer Lutheran “Life Without Christmas” How did Christmas become so complicated? Some stores won’t allow the Salvation Army to collect donations to help them meet the minimal needs of the poor and down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Silent Night? Holy Night!

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 21, 2005

A Christmas Eve sermon based upon the Christmas carol.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA “SILENT NIGHT? HOLY NIGHT!” Christmas Eve, 24 December 2005 When you hear the Christmas story, you get a picture in your head of what things must have looked like at the birth of Jesus. Sometimes it’s interesting to find out how others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble At The Inn Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2005

Christmas is a time to receive Jesus into the room of our heart by asking God that he be born there.

Scripture This is the account of what happened when Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as it is recorded in Luke 2:1-7: "1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It All Began In A Manger

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 22, 2005

Like a music crescendo, the glorious story of the birth of Jesus builds into an awesome outpouring of praise! Glory to God in the highest!

“It All Began In A Manger” -- Luke 2:1-20 *During Christmas vacation of my senior year in high school, I picked up a book I just couldn’t put down. It was called “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was fascinated by the hairy little people called Hobbits who had 6 toes and ate 6 times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating Christmas

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005

The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic