Sermons on approach to christmas:

No Dualistic Approaches To Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 6, 2012

The fact of the physical Resurrection of Jesus dominates the New Testament, but we must, when studying the various accounts, read the NT with the faith of the Church.

Monday of Easter Week Verbum Domini The apostles’ experience of the Resurrection of Jesus changed their lives forever. In the light of our week-long Easter festival, it makes sense to look at the Word of God recording the Resurrection, and to do so in the spirit of the Synod and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

How To Approach Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

How are you supposed to worship? Perhaps no question sparks more controversy across American than that question. And what we find is that the answer is often based on your previous experience and your culture and generation. Regardless, we find that there

How to Approach Worship? Psalm 95:1-7 There’s the story of a young rabbi who found a serious problem in his new congregation. During the service, half the congregation stood for the prayers and half remained seated. Each side shouted at the other, insisting theirs was the true tradition. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Christian Approach To Technology

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 28, 2014

A Christian Approach To Technology

In Jurassic Park, the chaos theorist played by Jeff Goldblum quipped that scientists were in such a hurry to find out if they could that they never took the time to consider whether they should when it came to resurrecting extinct dinosaurs through genetic cloning technology. The comment was quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Approach God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 17, 2013

Have you ever wondered how to approach God? Mankind makes up all kinds of ways to do it including external shows of relgious piety or elaborate ceremony. But in these three psalms we see God's recipe for drawing close to Him.

While Psalm 49 taught us that no amount of money can rescue you from the grave or redeem your life before God, Psalm 50 teaches that no amount of religious practice can save you from the wrath of God against evil. As in both psalms, only trusting in God for your salvation is what matters. This ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Worthy To Approach Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2013

Unlike the Centurion, we can know for sure that we are worthy to come to Jesus.

Worthiness. We have all, at some point and time, dealt with and even battled with various feelings of being unworthy, inadequate, not talented enough, or simply think we’re all thumbs and have two left feet. Whether it is standing in front of the commander to give a briefing, going to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Dec 21, 2020

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas!

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas! There are lots of books and bible teachings ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten Hero Of Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Today as we approach Christmas, we need to look at one of the unrecognized heroes of the Christmas story.

We all have heard many sermons on Christmas that dealt with: • THE VIRGIN • THE ANGELS • THE SHEPHERDS • THE INNKEEPERS • THE WISE MEN But there is one individual that is overlooked many times. WHO IS THAT? I am talking about Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. • It was indeed a SPECIAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's Christmas!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2017

A look through the lectionary from the book of Luke as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

It’s Christmas Luke 21:25-36 December 3, 2017 I’m having a difficult time realizing we’re in December. I’m not sure why, I think it happens to me every year. In January, you think about the fact that it’s another year, it’s going to last forever, and after 5 minutes, it seems the year is coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Celebrate Christmas

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we are going to look at the familiar story of the wise men coming to see baby Jesus. Although months after Christ’s birth, they share a place in historical first Christmas. From their part of this story we see how we need to celebrate Christmas.

How to Celebrate Christmas - Get them talking: How does your family celebrate Christmas? - Christmas around the world Illustration: Replacement Santa Text: Matthew 2:1-12 The “wise men”, or Maji, were the ancient equivalent Jedi Knights – superb knowledge of math, science, astronomy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 7, 2024

As we approach the Christmas season, let us turn our hearts away from fleeting distractions and behold the One Isaiah foretold over 700 years before His birth: our Wonderful Counselor, who alone can bring us hope, transformation, and eternal joy.

Wonderful Counsellor Isaiah 9:1-7 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ With Christmas just weeks away, our hearts are warmed by thoughts of presents to be unwrapped, delicious meals to be shared, and embraces exchanged in love. Around the world, children dream of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 19:1-10, John 1:43-51, Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

The First Christmas

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Dec 6, 2005

We are approaching one of my favorite times of the year,"Christmas". Have you ever considered the first Christmas service? Let’s look to God’s Word and see what that first Christmas was like.

(A)Where Did The First Christmas Message Come From? Contrary to the opinion of some people,the First Christmas message was not proclaimed by the pope at the Vatican, nor did it originate in Oklahoma, or Springfield, Mo. Further more it was not produced in Hollywood, No, oddly enough it didn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Expectations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

There is no other holiday like Christmas, where expectation is so much a part of it's celebration. We look forward to Christmas, longer, and with greater anticipation, then all other holidays combined.

Henry McCushy, of the Texas Employment Commission, said they had a hard time getting men to be department store Santa Clauses, one year. The reason was, the high percentage of children who were kicking Santa in the shins for not coming through the year before. They expected Santa to live up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-32

God’s Christmas Present

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 16, 2011

The greatest Christmas present of all time

Grimston 21-12-2011 and WSM 18-12-2011 Receiving a wonderful gift. In the approach to Christmas and the frenetic frenzy of buying Christmas presents that accompanies it I am reminded of this story. Story: The only son of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican