Sermons on Christmas 2021:

The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Zeal Of The Lord

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

There is much we can learn from the story of Christmas. I am convinced that each of the scriptures that pertain to the Christmas story have a prophetic implication and will feed our soul.

THE ZEAL OF THE LORD Text: Isaiah 9:6 & 7 Christmas time is about many things. Your love for God and His Son must certainly be a part of your holiday season. If there is a time of the year that your relatives and friends should see Jesus in you and all over you, it is during the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What They Saw That Day

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

It’s easy to miss him, but we need to see Jesus SO: I want people to envision what it would have been like to see Jesus, and understand that while Jesus’ is not a plastic polyanna, he is hope and glory.

Title: What They Saw That Day Text: Luke 2:25 – 35 FCF: It’s easy to miss him, but we need to see Jesus SO: I want people to envision what it would have been like to see Jesus, and understand that while Jesus’ is not a plastic polyanna, he is hope and glory. Outline: I. What Everybody Else Saw (A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2005

Three reasons Christ’s birth should cause us to praise.

Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church November 13, 2005 Introduction Read Luke 1:26-38. In our last message from Luke 1, I told you that when God invades our lives, He alone chooses the time He will do a thing, the people He through whom He will work, the methods He will use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of All The Places Why Bethlehem? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005

No wonder Jesus (The Bread of Life) was born in Bethlehem (House of Bread).

Subject: What does ‘Bethlehem’ mean? Complement: ‘House of Bread’ Main / Exegetical Idea: ‘Bethlehem’ means ‘House of Bread.’ Introduction: Names of places and people are of immense significance in the Bible. Even till today they bear a great importance in Eastern countries. Usually the eastern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Take To Give Birth To Your 'vision?' Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005

Joseph and Mary had to be taxed, be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (their vision / mission).

Subject: Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Galilee to Judea when Jesus was to be born? Complement: To be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus. Idea: Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: *other

Are We Any Different? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 22, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 1. Will you stand out from the crowd this Christmas season?

ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT? Christmas Realities – Part 1 1st Sunday of Advent 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (TNIV) INTRODUCTION: Perhaps there is no better indication that the Christmas season is upon us than the appearance of the Salvation Army kettles and bell-ringers outside of our favorite shopping centers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The Gift Of A Song Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Nov 25, 2005

Whether we can sing or not, God gives us a very unique kind of song to sing.

Luke 1:46-55 November 27, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Song Introduction: - What do you want for Christmas this year? - Christmas is a time marked with both giving and getting - Even long before the first Christmas was known as Christmas, God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Holiness

Joy Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the hope that God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Hope beyond Compare – Rom 15:7-13 Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/12/04 am Well Happy Christmas to you all. I do hope that Christmas for you is a time of joy, peace and hope – A Christmas beyond Compare. But you know, Christmas isn’t like that for everyone … For some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel- God With Us

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 1, 2005

A short Christmas sermon for our Older Folks service

Immanuel: God with us. Matt 1:18-23. WBC Silver Service (for older folks). 1 Dec 2005 Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas time, again? - doesn’t it come around quickly?! But I love it! And I want to tell you, this afternoon: - why I am a Christian. And not something (or ’nothing’ else) - Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The King Herod Within Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 1, 2005

A sermon that shows all of us have a little King Herod in us, but Christ brings a sword to put that nature to death so a new nature can rise up.

To many of us, we are the center of our own universe, aren’t we? To many of us, we are the only one who counts. And, too many of us think that God is our co-pilot. Let me start by saying that if God is your co-pilot, you had better change places with Him as quickly as you can. In MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-35

Denomination: *other

The Miracle Of The New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005

God offers us new life, a new relationship with him, and a new experience of forgiveness. Discoving the miracle of the new is one way we prepare for the coming of the Lord

Mark 1:1-8 “The Miracle of the New” INTRODUCTION New items are attractive to us. We like the smell of a new car, and the fit of a new outfit. Even though some assembly may be required, we want new toys, and we are willing to buy the dozens of batteries that are needed for our new electrical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Paradox Of Our Time

Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 1, 2005

This is a 15-20 minute devotional designed to help people transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the proper heart. A good Christmas message for early in the season.

(opened this message with a video clip entitled ’The Paradox of our Time’ downloaded from Sermonspice.com. The first paragraph ’show pics’ included pictures of dogs with cats, and other comical unexpected partnerships.) We live in a world of paradox. At a time of great paradox. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan