Sermons on Christmas A Holiday:

The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 21, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon from the series 'The Heart of Christmas' on Sermon Central

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD? www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/171848 It can be easy to get lost in all the gifts, decorations, and parties and miss the central focus of Christmas. Jesus was born to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000

An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002

People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narnia: What If There Was No Christmas Series

Contributed by Jerry Neill on Dec 1, 2005

First in three sermons to coordinate with Narnia film and Christmas season- to embrace the life changing power of Jesus

What if there was no Christmas? Luke 1.67-79 December 4, 2005 C.S. Lewis’ penetrable understanding of scripture serves to instruct us in a wonderful way this Christmas. One of the Christ-honoring highlights of the season this year will be the release of the film, The Lion, the Witch, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Carols (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 2, the angels' song brigns praise to God and peace to the godly.

Christmas Carols (Angels) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/13/15 For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been delving into the Carols of Christmas. Like I said before, even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas songs over the next few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gifts Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Love Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2016 What would Christmas be without the songs and carols? Even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas carols over the next few weeks. In church, while ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008

This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

“Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas Is Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 22, 2022

This is an adaptation to the Sermon Series pack from Sermon Central

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org ? Let’s be honest. As we celebrate Christmas day with friends and family, there will most assuredly be a gift that you have to figure out how to respond to without hurting someone’s feelings. Your brain may be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

"Christmas Is For-Giving”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 8, 2024

We need to forgive for our own health and wellbeing. Like thanksgiving, forgiveness is one of the healthiest things we can do. Medical science has found that unforgiveness upsets our body’s chemical makeup taking us from heights of euphoria to depths of depression.

The Giving of Christmas “Christmas is For-Giving” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvb6if8Lh9Q Last week we looked at the first giving of Christmas, which was “Thanks-Giving,” and that’s because even the holiday of Thanksgiving comes before Christmas. Today I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 6:12, Luke 23:34, Matthew 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Entering Into Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

We must keep a heart of Thanksgiving and not look at what we do not have, but count our blessings for what the Lord has provided and given us.

Enter with Thanksgiving Psalm 100:1-5 Introduction- Psalm 100:1-5 Good Evening everybody. Isn’t this a great time of the year, a time to reflect and a time to rejoice as we officially begin to get ready for the Christmas celebration. I know if you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Prepared For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2006

How did Joseph and Mary prepare for their 1st Christmas? And what does this say about how we can prepare for pleasing God this season?

OPEN: A new Christmas movie has just come out starring Matthew Broderick and Danny Devito. Does anybody know the name this movie? That’s right “Deck The Halls”. It’s a comedy about two neighbors who engage in a cutthroat competition to have the most decorated home in the neighborhood. Devito’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters & Images Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006

A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Rags To Riches Christmas

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 21, 2018

At Christmas we recognize that "Christ became poor" for our sakes. But we overlook the fact that because of what He did, "we become rich!"

“A Rags to Riches Christmas”- Heb.2:10-3:1 Thomas Waterfield was born in Springtown Camp, in Derry, Northern Ireland. After the war there was an intense housing shortage in the area. Shanty apartments were incredibly dangerous. The people of the area decided to leave the slum and squat at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Christmas Gift!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 23, 2018

The Perfect Christmas Gift - John chapter 3 verse 16 sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • A Personal Gift • A Practical Gift • A Pleasing Gift • A Permanent Gift SERMON BODY Ill: • My wife Penny is not in the room so let me tell you what I have got her for Christmas. • You may be surprised to know that I have bought her an artificial leg! • Well, obviously that’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Brethren