Sermons about Christmas Advent

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Dec 22, 2000

based on 124 ratings

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Christmas Sermon

Today I want to launch us into this message with a reading from one of the great minds of theology Dr. Seuss . . . I have here copy "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" A favorite Dr. Seuss book . . . I want to read a portion of it to you (Read pages 1-2 of the story) Every Who Down in Who-ville, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A God's Eye View Of Christmas

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 10, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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Christmas is not simply and event in the past, it is the fulfillment of the plan of God for the past, the present and the future.

People make a lot of assumptions in life. Especially when dealing with a familiar subject. Let me give you an example. A young lady was in her first year of teaching first graders. On the last day of school before Christmas the kids all lined up to give her presents. The first student gave ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For Christmas Mountain!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

based on 114 ratings

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Encourage and empower beleivers to rejoice in sharing the christmas message and its subsequent results

NIV Isaiah 2:1 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Enjoying A God-Planned Christmas" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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A God-Planned Christmas is one in which we open our hearts to his great love.

Iliff and Saltillo UM December 22, 2002 Enjoying a God-Planned Christmas Psalm 89:1-4; 19-26 Introduction: STORY: On Sunday afternoon, June 1st 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea. Darrell was trapped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas: Getting Versus Giving

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 9, 2003

based on 85 ratings

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John the Baptist told his listeners to repent / change from "getters" to "givers." A timely message for us.

LUKE 3:7-16: CHRISTMAS – GETTING VERSUS GIVING “What did you get for Christmas?” That may be the most-asked question during the days immediately following Christmas –“what did you get?” Little children especially like to talk about what they got – “I got this, and I got that.” I remember when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003

based on 70 ratings

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What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, Luke 1:41-45

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Grinches Steal Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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There are all kinds of Grinches trying to steal Christmas, here’s a look at five of them.

How the Grinches stole Christmas Read from the Grinch who stole Christmas up to the Page “Then he got an idea! An Awful Idea! The Grinch got a wonderful awful idea! And you all know what the idea was right? I mean everyone of us here without exception has seen, read or heard “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready For The Second Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2002

based on 148 ratings

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prepare for the coming of Christ

December 1, 2002 Mk 13:32-37 “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What Christmas Is All About

Contributed by Frank Wiederrecht on Dec 17, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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Christmas began in the heart of God, and finds it’s completion in the heart of man.

WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT How are you all doing? Myself, this time of the year kind of wears me out! This week I got to thinking about what Christmas has become for most of us, and just thinking about it makes me tired! Ask any mother and she’ll tell you that at this time of year, her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Christmas Should Mean

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Very Gadarene Christmas

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Nov 13, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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The essentials of the Christmas story are present in the deliverance of the man who had the Legion.

It’s been said that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Now, that’s not always the case. Certainly, in a close relationship, like a marriage, intimate, loving familiarity becomes one of the “load-bearing walls.” It’s what keeps the structure standing upright. It’s what supports the weight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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