Sermons on B C P Christmas Eve:

Christmas Revealed Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 20, 2010

What does Christmas reveal to us about God? It reveals the Grace of God, the Gifts of God and the Glory of God.

Title: Christmas Revealed Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction Illustration: It was around Christmas time a few years ago that I happened to come across the comic strip "For better or for worse" by Lynn Johnston. A mother and daughter are out Christmas shopping and the daughter says to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Star Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009

Christmas Eve 2009 Message

Christmas Eve 2009 • The Star of Christmas • MT 1:18-2:2,9-12 Opening: Most overlooked part of the Nativity is not a person but a presence. For a few moments this evening, I want us to consider the Star of Christmas… 1) The Person of Christmas (Jesus) a. We have gathered tonight to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

John the Baptist declares, "It is time!"

This is a great text. The majesty of the writing -- what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make the story come alive. The event, marked in time and place -- in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Celebrate Christmas? Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Christmas is not a joyful time for everyone. If you have lost a loved one, or had some other tragedy, will you still celebrate Christmas?

Will you celebrate Christmas? Tis the season to be jolly Medical Journal 18 Dec 2005: “This is a period of frenetic activity, a time when people are trying to juggle work, an increase in social obligations, shopping, decorating, wrapping, entertaining and staying on budget. All this leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Insignificant In Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 10, 2016

God uses the most insignificant things to make the most difference. It's true at Christmas, too!

The Christmas story is a great story, and it rivals anything Hollywood ever came up with. There’s conflict, anticipation, a villain (or several villains, depending upon how one looks at the story), political intrigue (especially as Herod attempts to deceive the magi), there’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A. B. C. Holy Name Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2024

January 1st, All Years.

Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21 A). THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE. Numbers 6:22-27. Jews and Christians alike are familiar with the so-called Aaronic blessing of NUMBERS 6:24-26. Yet this blessing is not in the power of the priest to accomplish. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing It

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2008

Despite the best efforts of the P.C. crowd the gospel can be seen and heard everywhere at this time of year but... how many are "Missing It"?

Dakota Community Church December 14, 2008 (am) Missing It Galatians 4:4 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons John 1:10-12 10He was in the world, and though the world was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Mennonite

What If Christmas Never Happened?

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

If Christmas never happened we would never fully understand God and his love for us. Evangelistic message for Christmas Eve.

I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 30, 2020

A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION OUTLINE A). COMPREHENSION B). DEMONSTRATION C). SALVATION INTRODUCTION THE INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the prophets ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Angels And Shepherds. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

Good tidings of great joy!

ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Abridged. Luke 2:8-20. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Forgiveness And Healing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2020

Jesus' authority to forgive sins.

FAITH, FORGIVENESS AND HEALING. Matthew 9:1-8. The place referred to as “His own city” (Matthew 9:1) appears to be Capernaum (cf. Mark 2:1). This is all the more tragic because of the ‘woe’ which Jesus would later pronounce against that city (Matthew 11:23-24). It would be a tragedy to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort Ye... Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2024

Comfort in the certainty of God's Word.

COMFORT YE. Isaiah 40:1-9. We have before us a passage which may well be remarkably familiar to us: yet please do not allow its very familiarity to breed contempt. This is a little Gospel, a sort of proto-Gospel written by the prophet many years before the event. Our task is to ask Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Priorities.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2024

The unfaithfulness of God's people.

A MATTER OF PRIORITIES. Hosea 6:4-6. HOSEA 6:4. The two halves of this verse are two examples of parallelism. First, the LORD laments over the two kingdoms of Israel: “Ephraim” in the north, and “Judah” in the south. The loving Father asks each in turn, “What shall I do unto you?” And we can ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational