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"Do Not Be Afraid"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 4,721 views

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Do Not Be Afraid” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Close to ten years ago, one of my best friends confided in me by saying: “You know Ken, when I was a child I use to be afraid to go to sleep because I would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Decision

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 8, 2000

based on 81 ratings

| 7,386 views

A Christmas Eve Sermon

Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-7 "The Decision" There once was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was like most boys of the age 5, he liked to run and play. He liked to get himself all dirty, especially in mud puddles after a nice rain. Tommy had two little dimples on his cheeks and when he smiled, they made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Expectation

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2016

| 7,247 views

A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve devotional

Christmas Expectation A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve Devotional Chuck Sligh December 25, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2 Illus. – Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child when you went to bed on Christmas Eve? (ELABORATE) Clement Clarke Moore captured that sense of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

based on 84 ratings

| 6,634 views

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Christmas Present

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

| 3,623 views

God’s Christmas present for us is Jesus. He doesn’t get broken like many presents, but come to those who are already broken in spirit.

God’s Christmas Present Isaiah 9:2b-7 Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve, 2005 I don’t know what your traditions are for unwrapping Christmas gifts around your house. Every family has a certain time, place, and procedure for gift giving. Toni and I come from very different traditions and it took us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Life Without Christmas

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 6,841 views

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

Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 5,758 views

This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 3,395 views

We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reasons For Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

based on 90 ratings

| 7,048 views

There a 3 reasons for joy during Christmas that we can remember: Family, Government and Descent.

Reasons for joy this Christmas by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC We want joy, don’t we? Look around, are we not as humans reaching, looking, for it. The Vancouver Grizzlies and their fans are looking for the joy of victory. But alas... Why there is even a dish washing detergent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Original Christmas Emotion

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 3,439 views

Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-12, Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: Congregational

What's Important At Christmas

Contributed by John Foster on Jul 19, 2003

based on 6 ratings

| 4,190 views

A light look at business and the busyness of Christmas. Looking at the important things we do in the run up to Christmas put pointing out THE most important part is so obvious - Jesus Christ.

The most important thing about Christmas A few years ago I met a very clever and learned business consultant. He’d been an officer in the RAF and had moved on from there to work in the banking industry. He had eventually ended up as the Vice President of the Bank of America before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

based on 65 ratings

| 31,982 views

Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

based on 97 ratings

| 17,773 views

Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2004

based on 101 ratings

| 40,381 views

Our Candlelight Service for 2004 as will be presented Christmas Eve. This is submitted to share an idea that might be beneficial to smaller churches.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE PRELUDE: “HALLELUJAH CHORUS” WELCOME TO WORSHIPPERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS HYMN # 89 “O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” (verses 1, 2, 3) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate A Shepherd's Christmas

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 9,665 views

Celebrate a Shepherd’s Christmas by listening to the angels’ message.

Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? How about your stockings – do you get to check those every day or just on Christmas morning? Is your tree artificial or natural? Do you decorate the outside of your house as well as the inside? Christmas customs – every family has them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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