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The Gifts Of Christmas.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004

The truth of the matter is that none of us are good all the time. In fact, the Bible says that’s why we have Christmas, because all had sinned and come short of the glory of God. In Matthew 1:21 the Bible says you’ll call his name Jesus for he will save

The gifts of Christmas. Matthew 2:1 -- 12. 11/15/04 I was reading the other day some children’s letters to Santa I thought you might enjoy. One of them said, "dear Santa, you didn’t bring me anything good last year. In fact, you didn’t bring me anything good the year before that either. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Paradox Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

Christmas is a paradox. The Christmas story is filled with the unexpected—the unimaginable. And yet the Christ Child was born amidst these paradoxes; let’s for a few moments think the paradox of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PARADOX "The Nativity" “As helpless as He was He deserved more privacy. Yet they gathered and stared, not completely understanding what they saw—just that they had to see. . . “Mary was tired and sore and a little sick. But she had heard the heralding angel and knew they would come, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embarrassed At Christmas Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004

A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christmas Story

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 8, 2009

A look at the 8 prophecies of the Christmas Story.

-I want us to do something a little different today. I think if I asked you to most of you could tell me the Christmas story pretty much without a problem. So I want to look at it from the other side of the coin. -here’s a simple fact: God plans ahead. There were prophecies about Jesus before He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

A Christmas Catalog

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 24, 2008

The Word of God is a gift catalog and contains a list of priceless items that every person should avail themselves of.

A CHRISTMAS CATALOG Isaiah 9:6,7 MOST HOMES HAVE AT LEAST ONE CATALOG, if not more. They come regularly. They come often. They come without request. But when the advent season arrives, they descend upon us in droves. Every trip to the mailbox ends with an armload of these slick winter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus is the reason for the season...and the reason He came was to give us eternal life.

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:7; 21:27 Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard tells the following story: Once there was a king who was very rich. His power was known throughout the world. But he was not happy because he wanted a wife. Without a queen, his vast palace was empty. One day, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

The Christmas Blues

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011

Christmas sermon

"The Christmas Blues" Matthew 2:13-23 Key Verse (13-14) Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for our family. Since we have been in ministry all of our adult lives, we have not been able to be with our loved ones very much and Christmas affords us that opportunity. We look forward to it each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 28, 2010

The Christmas spirit is found in telling others about the lamb that came to be our sacrifice for sin and give us eternal life.

Intro. This time of year, many are in what is called the Christmas spirit. That means different things for different people. Many are searching for gifts, some enjoy decorating, some look forward to the fellowship of others, and some are all of the above. Some are the opposite, and despise the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is a fresh look at the basic truth of Christmas and also teaches practical application of that truth.

The Truth of Christmas Luke 2:1-21 Over the years Christmas has become so commercialized that today I would like to re examine the Biblical truth about the birth of our savior a recent article I read on the CBS NEWS website said that Americans spend an average of 66 billion dollars on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Christmas And Culture

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that pe

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2010

God peruses people to not stumble in darkness, but come by faith in Him, to everlasting light.

Joy comes with the dawning of the light. But the light would not dawn on the generation of Isaiah’s day. It would come in the future. Before the light would shine, both Israel and Judah would experience the judgment of God for their unbelief and rebellion. Assyria would devour and assimilate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Other

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 22, 2010

The Miracle of the Incarnation of Christ

TITLE: The Miracle of Christmas TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 INTRO: Congregation joins in Responsive Readings- 1. Isa. 9:2-7 & 7:14 2. Luk. 2:7-16 I. MIRACLE OF THE PROMISE A. God Made a Promise to Adam & Eve 1. When man fell in the Garden of Eden curse was put upon the human race In the sweat ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010

It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas 2010

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Dec 29, 2010

For to us a Child has been born; the King of kings, the Lord of lords have been born!

Christmas 2010 Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (God with us). Matt 1:22-24. Isaiah 9:2, 6 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the deep darkness a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal