Sermons on Christmas 2021:

Christmas: What Is Your Response? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 9, 2007

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3, Matthew 2:3, Luke 1:65-66, Luke 2:30, Luke 1:77-79  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Love” -- The Third Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

3rd in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

A little boy was coming into the world who was going to teach something to everyone about religion and what religion really is. You see, up until this little boy was born, religion was following hundreds of rigid laws, following a set guideline for living. But after He was born, religion was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Story Of Simeon - Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

As we look forward to Christmas what are we searching for - will our eyes discern the Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem

Who is excited about tomorrow/ What are you excited about In under 24 hours time the waiting will be over and Christmas will be upon us. And all those presents that you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about can be opened. Every family has different traditions, for example in Jayne’s family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas from the children. Can we have an adult Christmas?

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3 Dec 10, 2005 Matt 1:18-25; 2:13-14, 19-23 Intro: I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas. Of course we need to reclaim Christmas from the crass secularism and commercialism that substitutes “happy holidays” for “merry Christmas”, and that makes gathering around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 21, 2006

People missing the meaning the true meaning of Christmas.

“People Who Missed Christmas” YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree. The credit card is smoked along with the turkey and ham.. It’s A Wonderful Life has been shown for the 13th time. A trip to the mall and back is more challenging then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Week After Christmas”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

baby jesus meets Simon.

Text: Luke 2:25-33, “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Closer Look At Christmas Traditions

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

We are going to look at a few of the traditions that surround the Christmas season.

OPENING JOKE: “RATS” A minister once enlisted four children to help him preach his Christmas sermon on “The Star.” He gave each child one of the four letters to hold up so he could make a point on each letter of the word “Star.” When the children stepped forward and turned around, they were in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Presence (Incarnation Today)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Communion is an incarnation of Christ

[Hebrews, Chapter 1, Verses 1 through 3] Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Morning After Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 26, 2005

Do you ever experience spiritual highs followed by big time lows? Did Mary and Joseph experience that the morning after Jesus birth? How do we cope with defeat and weakness? Learn the lessons from 3 figures in the Bible.

One of my most exciting experiences of the year as a child was Christmas morning - I looked forward with anticipation to tearing through my presents to see what new GI Joe doll I’d get or Hot Wheels set awaited me. I’d been on pins and needles all Christmas night - hardly able to sleep. But there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

There's No Such Thing As A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 26, 2005

When we stay focused on Jesus Christ at Christmas time, there cannot be such a thing as a "Blue Christmas"

There’s No Such Thing as a "Blue Christmas" Now how many of you here tonight think that you pretty much know all the classic Christmas hymns and secular songs that were ever sang? I think it would be safe to say that probably all of us here, along with everyone else across America, know every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005

This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

The Narnians long for spring, well, really they long for much more than spring, they long to be rescued from the evil witch, they long for the return of Aslan, the Rightful ruler of Narnia; they long for hope that is bigger than their everyday hardships a

Narnia Christmas Series “What if there were no Christmas” Oakbrook Church 12/24/05 Intro.- It looks like we have a long winter ahead of us. (slide-) I hate it when we get snow and cold so early. I was born and raised in GB, so this isn’t anything new, but the older I get the longer and colder and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas?

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 29, 2005

This message looks at the question that is raised from Narnia about always winter but never Christmas. It is count down to the importance and blessings of the fact that there was a Christmas and Christ is there for us.

What if there were No Christmas? Matt. 1:18-25 Intro.: A. Well, Christmas Day is Tomorrow. We gather here tonight to Celebrate and Worship the Birth of Jesus Christ, as Savior and Lord. The whole world sings, decorates, give and share in this special time of Year and I want to extend to you a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Adventist

The Meaning Behind The Christmas Story

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Dec 31, 2005

Christmas, Christs Birth and the meaning behind the Christmas story

I once heard tell of a young man who stood face to face and challenged his father with the accusation “when did you ever do anything for anyone but yourself”. Another instance and a child cries out to his Father “we’re not friends anymore”, another time more heartbreakingly “you don’t love me ...read more

Denomination: Methodist