Sermons on approach to christmas: showing 316-330 of 48,242

Christmas Revelations

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

Through the birth of Jesus God reveals Himself supernaturally and His purpose for doing so.

God’s Revelation through the Incarnation 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Revelations

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

God was revealed more than just His presence in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas Revelations In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas & Butterflies

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 5, 2002

Christmas is the beginning of the transformation of our character from the flesh into the Spirit much as a caterpillar changes into a butterfly: In salvation, it is a Spiritual metamorphism that brings just as radical a change in the believer.

THE BUTTERFLY & THE CATERPILLAR 12-8-02 Luke 2:11, Hebrews 10:1-10 + Others Christmas! It is… Ÿ More than a baby in a manger; Ÿ More than shepherds and angels; Ÿ Even more than Wise men traveling 2 years bearing gifts. Christmas is when… the living Son of God… Ÿ Stepped out of his glory... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10, Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 8, 2002

A sermon based on the Christmas chorus’s that we sing every Christmas. Noting the scriptures they are based upon.

The Songs of Christmas Introduction Christmas and music are synonymous. We can never think of this time of year without recalling Christian music. What is the music of Christmas? To many children raised under the "political correctness" of today’s public school system, the music of Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Bells Of Christmas

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Because Of Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2002

Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ’Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christmas By

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002

Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 13, 2002

Looking at the classic movie "A Christmas Story", we look at the perfect gifts of the Magi and the perfect gifts God has given us.

“Christmas Classics” A CHRISTMAS STORY Matthew 2:9-11 Introduction When I was a little kid, from about the age of 8 until the age of 10 my Granny would keep a jar for me in her kitchen cabinet. Whenever she had an extra dollar or a little extra change, she would put it in that jar for me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Concerns

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2002

Certain concerns we should have during the Christmas season in 2002.

INTRO.- Jesus said, “Don’t worry about your life.” BUT WE DO. We do worry about lots of things. Or as some people might say, “I’m not worried about certain things, but I am concerned.” Worry or concern. Whatever word you choose, the thought is the same. We are worried about many things in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Light

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2002

Christmas is a celebration of light, but in what ways is it a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT—John 1:4-13 John describes the light of Christmas. Christmas is a celebration of light. How is Christmas a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas 1—The Light of Christmas is the Light of LIFE(:4) —Explanation: “In Him was life, & the life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Christmas

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002

An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-36

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 15, 2002

In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this pull toward a ni

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

A Braveheart For Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 19, 2002

using the movie braveheart to explain Christmas

A BRAVEHEART FOR CHRISTMAS Perhaps quite a few here in our audience today have seen the movie, Braveheart. It’s the story of William Wallace. He may be one of the greatest heroes of Scotland. I have to confess that I didn’t know who he was until I saw the movie. You will in a few moments see a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gospel Of Christmas

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 19, 2002

Seven reasons that the gospel is good news.

The Gospel of Christmas Luke 2:1-14 Introduction What a privilege it was for the angel to announce the birth of the Savior. This unnamed angel was soon followed by a heavenly chorus of angels praising and glorifying God. That first Christmas morning the shepherds heard the “good news” of the birth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Luke 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Presence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2002

He has always been with us. A Christmas sermon

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which translated means, ‘God with us’.” Many years ago, I saw a Sunday morning newspaper comic strip that depicted a father and son, on a snowy day, looking in the front window of a department ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Orthodox