Sermons on Christmas Angel:

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003

This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grinch . . . Named Herod

Contributed by Arthur Page on Dec 20, 2004

Why is it our Christmas joy, peace, and hope are so fleeting? Perhaps, as nearly happened 2000 years ago, someone or something is trying to steal our joy.

A favorite bed time story at this time of year is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. It begins . . . Every Who Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, Who lived just north of Who-ville, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Adoption That Changed The World

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 24, 2007

An adaptation of another contributor, with personal applications and illustations

The Adoption that Changed the World Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas changed in a hurry for Mike and Tiffany Bailey from one year to the next. In 2001, their neat house with the white picket fence was fairly quiet. Like all of their past Christmas seasons, Mike and Tiffany had gone to parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Enduring Legacy Of Bethehem's Baby

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Dec 16, 2001

A PORTRAIT OF CHRIST THROUGH THE EYES OF MICAH THE PROPHET. ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR CHRISTMAS.

THE ENDURING LEGACY OF BETHLEHEM’S BABY MICAH 5:1-5a I. THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS A. There are many Christians who do not feel we should celebrate Christmas -they point to it’s pagan origins and how the early church associated it with the birth of Jesus B. It is important that ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 5, 2004

If Israel becomes a Christian nation and the Palestinians becomes a Christian nation and Iraq becomes a Christian nation and Afghanistan becomes a Christian nation and all the other Middle East becomes Christian nations then and only then will we have pea

Joh 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (NKJV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God With Us

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2004

An acrostic on GOD WITH US; taken from John Gillmartin, Pastor’s Pastor, November 2001

(Mat 1:23 NRSV) "Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God with us." What did Isaiah think when he uttered these words hundreds of years before in Isaiah 7:14? Of what should we think when we read this verse? Thesis: This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 15, 2006

Men today are searching for meaning in their lives. Truly wise men still seek after Jesus.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Lessons of the Nativity – Part III Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, [2] "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2005

Some reflections on the Journey to Bethlehem

NR 25-12-05 The Journey to Bethlehem I would like to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or put another way - to view it from the balcony. What do I mean by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Tale Of Four Kings Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. The Three Magi who sought a "new" king, and the pompous ruler who feared the rumor - these unique perspectives on the birth of Jesus point us to our own hunger and fears for the one who came as a child...

TALE OF FOUR KINGS Part 3 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Matthew 2:1-20 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

In A Manger

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Dec 25, 2012

A Christmas Eve sermon. Jesus was born in a dirty stable in a feeding trough for animals. God came to us in the dirt and in His life He experienced all the dirt of sin that fills our lives. He came to us to wash away the dirt by dying on the cross.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. We’re here tonight to celebrate the birth of a baby boy, a little human baby with five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot, two eyes, a nose and a mouth. A baby just like any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 3, 2012

God kept on because He had promised to send a Lamb into the world to die for sin.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Dec 9th, 2012 Luke 1:26-38 BEHOLD THE LAMB PREPARED Way back in the dawn of time, man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. • At that time, God promised man that there would come One Who would balance the scales • Defeat evil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-56

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God Above Our Heads Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017

What was God's real goal for Christmas? Philippians 2:9-11 makes clear that Jesus came so that all knees would bow and all tongues would confess in worship of the God of grace!!

Intro: How many know how many more shopping days till Christmas? Today there are 13 shopping days until Christmas. The goal for many for Christmas has become finding the perfect gift at the perfect price. But what was God’s goal for Christmas? What was the real purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Sliver Of Light

Contributed by Vincent Waln on Dec 21, 2017

Homily for a Christmas Candlelight Service

Just a few months ago... in August, 1000's of people in this country... my wife and myself included... traveled 100's of miles to be in the path of a couple moments of darkness. To witness a celestial event that occurs… when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, by passing into the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Before I Die

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002

Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: *other

What Child Is This? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2007

When Jesus came to earth, there was no room for Him in the lives of most people. But those who do receive Him become the children of God.

Receive my sermon of the week by email: jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit my blog: http://pastorjonathan.blogspot.com/ Christmas Trivia 1. Which angel told Mary she would give birth to the Son of God? a. Michael b. Gabriel c. Clarence d. The Bible doesn’t say 2. What was the nature of Mary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist