Sermons on Christmas A Holiday:

Christmas Is Love Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

The incarnation of Christ sends a message to the world that we desperately need to hear: God says, "I love you."

Christmas is Love Text: John 1:1-12 Introduction: For more than 10 years two British artists named David Chorley and Douglas Bower waded into the grain fields of England. Using some basic tools (strings, boards and crude sighting devices) they formed intriguing geometric patterns in the crops or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Is Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

You cannot think of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem without also thinking of the bloody cross at Calvary

Christmas is Sacrifice Text: Hebrews 10:1-14 Introduction: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a religious pilgrimage. For many it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of Christmas

Contributed by Chathanattu Philip on Dec 22, 2005

Why was Jesus born in a manger? What does it mean to make room for Jesus in our hearts?

The Message of Christmas By Sunny Philip Luke 2:1-12 Christmas is the celebration of the great mystery of God. The mystery is not how God became a human but why God would want to become a human being. The words of a well known hymn sum it up succinctly. I cannot tell why He, the King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Christmas

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 23, 2005

The meaning of Christmas is when we go beyond the celebration to share with the hungry and the needy.

At Christmas time, in many places children act out the Christmas story. In the parish where I work, it is like a street theatre. If you are travelling by the road, you may see Joseph and Mary walking on the road in search of an inn. Years ago in one place, there was a Christmas play like this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005

The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Promise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 26, 2007

There are several “hugs from God” in Isaiah that remind us what Christmas is all about, and what it really means for those who have Christ in their hearts.

The Promise of Christmas Isaiah 7:1-8:4 Introduction: A pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can you come and play with me?” Her father responded, “Honey, I need to finish my sermon, but give me an hour, and I will play with you.” “Okay,” said the girl, “And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Reasons For Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007

Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 28, 2007

The promise of light

The Light of Christmas Isaiah 9:1-5 Introduction Over 40 years ago, a church in Philadelphia witnessed one Sunday morning three boys being baptized and become members of the church. Unfortunately, in a matter of months the church had to disband and sell the property because the membership ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 2, 2007

Sin is bad because it takes so much more than it gives - God is great because he takes only what is needed and gives more than we could ever ask or imagine

SERMON NOTES: AN X-RATED SERMON The Setup (Gen 38: 1 – 11) - Why do we have genealogies in the Bible? - Judah & his three sons: Er, Onan, Shelah - What was Onan’s sin? Act I: The Price (Gen 38:12 – 20) - Price vs. Cost - Signet ring = your driver’s license Act II: The Cost (Gen 38:21 – 26) - This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 12, 2007

What would Christmas be like without Christ.

Text: Luke 2:1-20 Title: The Christmas Message Introduction What would Christmas be like without Christ? 1.Christmas would be a secular event (v1) “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.” 2.Christmas would be a financial burden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Not Christmas

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007

1- Fear not the birth 2- Fear not the angel 3- Fear not the announcement

INTRO. - ILL.- Charles Sawyer, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce (under Harry Truman), told about the planeload of people flying across the Atlantic. A voice came on the intercom: “We are now flying at 35,000 feet. If you will notice, out the right window, the two engines on that side are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 15, 2007

To bring us back to the Wonder and excitment of Christmas. Exposition of Luke 2:8-18

Title: The Wonder of Christmas Theme: To bring us back to remembrance what the Wonder of Christmas really is Text: Luke 2:8-18 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Why shepherds? Shepherding was a despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Church Of God

A Blender For Christmas

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 17, 2007

A sermon 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Joseph

4 Sunday Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Blender for Christmas" 18* Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; 19* and her husband Joseph, being a just man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Is Complete Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 18, 2007

The real Christmas tree completed God’s gift to mankind--eternal and abundant life to any and all who will accept it.

CHRISTMAS IS COMPLETE The gift is given! Matthew 27:39-56 The veil in the temple is ripped from top to bottom! Everyone has equal access to God! God has delivered his Christmas Gift to us. For those of us still wrestling with life, our God is no more high and lifted up except in our own esteem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Magic

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2007

Is it the gifts? Is it the giving? What is the magic of Christmas?

Dakota Community Church December 16, 2007 Christmas Magic There is a commercial on the radio right now that talks about growing older, becoming more mature and finding out what Christmas is all about. From the beginning it says, it’s all about the gifts, “What are you wishing for, what’s on your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite