Sermons about Christmas Advent

Out Of The Cradle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

based on 297 ratings

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Allowing Christ a larger place in our lives and in our world than as the Babe of Bethlehem

Babies are something special. I can never forget what it was like to see my two girls at their birth. That is a feeling and experience that nothing else can quite match — unless it is the birth of grandchildren. There is a special feeling each time I visit new parents in the hospital. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Matthew 13:53-57

Denomination: Methodist

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 49 ratings

| 5,369 views

This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day The Aliens Came

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Christmas Sermon on the Magi: God reveals Himself to all kinds of people – and the least likely are often the most open.

Intro I haven’t seen them for a long time, but about this time of year when I was a kid, we would see ads on TV that informed immigrants that they had to fill out certain forms to register with the government. Which wouldn’t have been that memorable, except that they didn’t call them immigrants. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Psalm 24 leads us to a correct understanding of whose birthday we celebrate on December 25.

“Whose birthday is it, anyway?” A few Christmases ago the Board of Evangelism and I selected a mailer that showed both a picture of Jesus and a picture of Santa and asked the question in big bold print, “Whose birthday is it, anyway?” Underneath that caption it when on to declare, “We believe the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Christmas is a spiritual journey

Sermon: How Far is it to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-7 Decmber 15, 2002 READ LUKE 2:1-7 I. Introduction I Wonder as I wander for I wonder what it might have been there for that first christmas II. Mary and Jospeh’s Journey A. A Painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Festival Of Lights For Jews And Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Christians celebrate a Festival of Lights at Christmas and the Jews have Hanukkah, both pictures of the Spirit of God shining out in a dark world - see picture of Menorah.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FOR JEWS AND CHRISTIANS This Christmas the lights in town and on houses have been better than ever. I expect you had Advent candles in church to remind you of the Christmas festival. But it’s not only Christians who celebrate with lights - the Jews do so as well. I’ve got ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6, Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherds' Faith"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

based on 194 ratings

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Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

“The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

"Freedom For Prisoners"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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As we envision the Nativity-—the baby Jesus surrounded by his parents, shepherds and wise men—-let’s remind ourselves that our Lord came to suffer and set captives free.

"Freedom for Prisoners" Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let’s also be aware of how He began His ministry. Jesus read these words from Isaiah, and applied them to Himself: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Congregational

Mary's "Yes"!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 9,641 views

Mary is a model of submission to the will of God

“Mary’s ‘Yes!’,” Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like us to focus on Mary’s response to the angelic announcement. Gabriel comes to her in the town of Nazareth and tells her that she will be mother to the Messiah. After expressing some initial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational

"Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

“Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

based on 36 ratings

| 4,557 views

THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 87 ratings

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How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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We must open our heart to God’s plan.

liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesucristo, Del Pesebre A La Cruz

Contributed by Bryan Smith on Apr 11, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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¡Jesucristo VINO para MORIR, y MURIÓ para SLAVARTE! De el libro de Isaias.

Iglesia Biblica “Nuevo Nacimiento” Bryan Smith 1 de Diciembre 2002 Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz El Libro de Isaías Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz Introducción: Ya estamos en Diciembre, y en cuanto más nos acercamos al día de Navidad, hay más actividades. El tiempo de la Navidad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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