Sermons on Christmas 1 Year C:

Christmas Joy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

May the God of all hope fill you with all joy

In the Manger: Love Luke 2:1-20 Good morning everyone-welcome to those who are listening online. We have lite all 4 Advent candles as we celebrate the final Sunday of Advent. Hope, peace, joy and this morning looking at God’s great love for us. Tonight Christmas Eve will come in wither we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Love Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

No greater gift than giving Himself for us.

In the Manger: Love Luke 2:1-20 Good morning everyone-welcome to those who are listening online. We have lite all 4 Advent candles as we celebrate the final Sunday of Advent. Hope, peace, joy and this morning looking at God’s great love for us. Tonight Christmas Eve will come in wither we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 27, 2006

A sermn for the 1st Sunday in Advent

1st Sunday in Advent Luke 21: 25-36 Sermon "Ready or Not -- Here I Come" Luke 21 25* “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26* men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Questions And Service At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2021

Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth including an at-home service from Luke 2:1-40.

Prelude: Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth in Luke 2:1-40. Questions What does the word Christmas mean? It literally means Christ’s Mass, or the Mass of Christ. Mass ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forgotten

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 4, 2015

Isaiah is encouraging us to rest in God's comfort and acceptance, to surrender ourselves into His engraved hands, to trust Him for tomorrow.

"Never Forgotten,” Isaiah 49:15-16 & 66:13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (01/04/15) “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast, and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Congregational

Keep Awake!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 26, 2011

First Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 13: 24 – 37 / Keep Awake! Intro: My cousin Leonard and his wife, Wanda live within 20 ft. of a set of railroad tracks. When visiting them one evening for dinner, a train rushed by shaking the whole house. I was ready to lung for cover under the table; but, Leonard and Wanda just sat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Path Before Us

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

This morning we are going to pause to take a look at “The Path Before Us” as found in Psalm 16:11 to help us get off to a good start for our journey down the road of 2006. We will look at three simple truths that the psalmist has shown us: [1] The Path

THE PATH BEFORE US – New Year’s 2006 Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: January 1, 2006, who can believe it? 2006 now lay before us as an open road. We are at the beginning of a journey—a long journey! What will the next 365 days hold for us? To be sure there will be some ups and some downs in the road ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's C E E--Called, Equipped, And Empowered

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Oct 6, 2012

Knowing who you are in Christ enables you to be victorious!

The C E E of the Lord! Everyone may daydream of being the CEO of a big company. I have good news for you. In Christ you are already the CEE of the Lord! Called Equipped Empowered 1 John 3:1--Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Soul Magnifies The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2022

In this message we unpack Mary's song of praise (The Magnificat) found in Luke 1.

My Soul Magnifies The Lord (The Magnificat) OKAY – who here like’s Christmas music? AND IF – you do, when do you start listening to it? DO – you have a Christmas playlist? NOW - this week I went on Spotify, and I found their ‘Best Christmas Playlist’ for 2022 (their top 100). NOW – I have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - Christmas In The Fire! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2010

I could still see the remnants of faith, tested but still intact and with a depth that only occurs in the fires of experience.

Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - CHRISTMAS IN THE FIRE! His weather worn face looked like ancient parchment stretched over a wire mesh skeleton and his eyes, haunted with memories, looked straight through me into my soul. As I gave my devotion that day I could tell that he understood the anguish Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home For Christmas - Pt. 3 - Code #3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020

Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

Home For Christmas Pt. 3 - Code #3 I. Introduction We are glad to have Buddy with us today. Buddy was raised by elves and so he thought he was an elf until Santa tells him his is a human with a human father. So, Buddy goes to NY to find his dad and in the process, he saves Christmas because he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 3, 2007

1 of 5 Christmas messages based on different prophesies of the OT. This message is based on Genesis 3:15

Ready or Not… Don’t you love it when toddlers play peek-a-boo" And it’s always fun to watch kids play "Hide and Seek." Well, now that we are grownups things really haven’t changed much. We still play games with God. Sometimes we try to hide from His righteous ways and chase after our own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Going To Do? (New Year’s Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

Some believe that the Old Testament Book of Psalms is the most helpful book in the Bible.

Why? Because the Psalms are loaded with information to help us live the Christian life. One of the things we all need help with is how to deal with the differences we have with each other. We all have many differences. Illus: Mayor Giuliani, of New York city, was honored for his leadership ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Is..." Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001

What Christmas means to me.

"Christmas Is..." Text: John 3:16-18 Introduction- How do you explain the meaning of Christmas in just a few words? Well the best way I know is this: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Mark Higgins on Dec 22, 2001

Peace On Earth; Isaiah 9:6 Luke 2:8-14

Isaiah 9: 6 Luke 2: 8-14 Sometimes I worry that we get confused as to the meaning of these accounts of Christ. “Peace on Earth” is not wishful thinking. “Peace on Earth” is not an ideal to be strived for. “Peace on Earth” is not a prophecy to be enjoyed by future ages. No, “Peace on Earth” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ