Sermons on Christmas 2021:

A Savior To Encounter Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 24, 2000

When a life encounters the savior it can never be the same

A Savior to Encounter Luke 2:8-20 Introduction I. Different stories of encounters A. Literature 1. Scrooge: Ebaneezer Scrooge had a Christmas Eve encounter with three spirits of Christmas and he was never the same again 2. It’s A Wonderful Life: George Bailey had an encounter with an angel named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Room For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

We need to make room for Jesus in our lives.

Intro: Like the innkeeper, we often find there is "no room left for Jesus". From this verse, several QUESTIONS should be considered: I. Is there room for Jesus in our TIME SCHEDULES? II.Is there room for Jesus at our TABLE? III.Is there room for Jesus in our TALK (DAILY CONVERSATION)? IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Over Tradition

Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas tradition needs to be questioned and the truth of Christ affirmed.

Verse: Luke 2: 1-20 Topic: Christmas Probing Question: What is the reason for Christmas? Key Word: reasons Subject: Reasons for Christmas Aim: To inspire the congregation to experience a renewed sense of what Christmas is all about. Title: Christ Over Tradition Introduction Christmas with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 7, 2006

An explanation of some of the reasons why Jesus came to earth. Suitable for Christmas.

WHY DID JESUS COME? CHRISTMAS 2005 - Read Luke 2:1-20 We come today to celebrate the birth, the arrival of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the past month or so, there has been a lot of noise about the celebration of Christmas. Some stores have told their employees to wish their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's In The Box

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Exploring the idea of Jesus as a gift in a day and age when true gifts are very rare.

What’s in the Box Intro: Talk about the Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays thing… Seems like every year there are a group of Christians who get irate over some piece of Christmas tradition. We have heard it and many of us have said it… Don’t take the Christ out of Christmas… Santa is not my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006

Looking at the Peace Jesus gives at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare - Peace beyond Compare - Is 9:6-7 Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/12/04 pm Tonight we are starting a Series of 3 messages leading up to Christmas. Christmas is one of the most amazing times of the year. Why is it so amazing - It is amazing because at Christmas, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Is Your Jesus Too Safe? Series

Contributed by Rick Bayer on Jan 9, 2006

Grasping with Lewis’ statement concerning Aslan, that he’s not safe but good.

IS YOUR JESUS TOO SAFE? “Finding God in the land of Narnia” SL “ Of Course he’s not safe but he’s good” (over lion image) p. 146 quote Think about that quote and how it relates to Jesus. p. 168-169 description of Aslan Aslan is the Christ-figure in the story. Obvious read it, see the movie. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Story

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Jan 10, 2006

Discovering the ’right’ response to the story of our reconciliation to the Father in the birth of Jesus.

RESPONDING TO THE STORY… PSALM 126 Introduction: In a northern section of Berlin lies a Protestant church whose front yard used to straddle the Communist wall. Its ironic name: the Church of the Reconciliation. The building itself used to be in East Berlin, while the sidewalk was in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Innkeeper-A Monologue

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 10, 2006

A monologue based on Luke 2:7 and Matthew 2

S20051028 THE INNKEEPER. A MONONOLGUE Note: The following monologue has some anachronisms. They have been put there deliberately by the author for two reasons: first, to make the old story seem more contemporary; and secondly, for sake of some humor. The dates given are those of Frank R. Klassen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Descent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:18-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Witch Series

Contributed by Ray Hardee on Jan 14, 2006

This message illustrates the influence of evil in the world through the characterization of the witch.

The Witch: “Deep Magic” minimize/MAXIMIZE (Louie Giglio says we should "Zoom OUT Before You Zoom In" to get the big picture of all of our decisions. Three Certainties: § spiritual war § Enemy with a personal plan for your life-DEATH- LIAR..2nd Lie § His choices are cloaked in deception (not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006

The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Innkeeper-A Monologue

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Traces the thoughts of the innkeeper from the night of the birth of Christ till after the visit of the Magi.

S20051028 Luke 2:7-38; Matthew 2:1-12 THE INNKEEPER. A MONONOLGUE Note: The following monologue has some anachronisms. They have been put there deliberately by the author for two reasons: first, to make the old story seem more contemporary; and secondly, for sake of some humor. The dates given ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Prophecies: The Royal Line

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

Shows how the O.T. writes the geneaology of Christ in advance. Text Genesis 38:1-30

S20051029 AMAZING PROPHECIES: THE ROYAL LINE (EDITED AND ABBREVIATED) Matthew 1:2-6; Galatians 3:16,29; Genesis 38:1-30 When I was in my early teens I considered my brother, who is thirteen years my senior and who was then a medical student, the fountain of all wisdom. Normally he considered ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16-29

Denomination: Baptist