Sermons on Christmas Card:

Christmas Iq Test

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2013

Most of what people think they

Christmas I.Q. Test Instructions: Read and answer each question in the order it appears. When choices are given, read them carefully and select the best one. Put a “T” or an “F” in the blank on all True or False questions. Guessing is permitted; cheating is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 23, 2013

Let’s think about what Christmas is really all about and what it stands for. Let’s examine some key questions about Christ's birth and answer them from God’s Word.

The Good News Of Christmas Luke 2:8-17 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When you think about celebrating Christmas, what thought should come into your mind immediately? The thought should be, ìJesus!î 2. Yet there are thousands around this city and country who will celebrate Christmas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The True Vine Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013

Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christmas Story Is Absurd

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 24, 2013

Short Christmas Eve Sermonette, Part of the Candlelighting

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT DEVOTION DECEMBER 24, 2013 500PM & 700PM The Christmas Story is absolutely absurd. As the Christmas Story begins, we find the writers Matthew and Luke describing that a baby would be born through the Holy Spirit to a virgin named Mary. That is impossible and yet Luke ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracle & Mystery Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

A LOOK AT THE MIRACLES OF GOD BECOMING A MAN AND WHAT WE CAN PONDER BUT NEVER COMPREHEND

The Miracle & Mystery of Christmas — Isaiah 9:2-7 • The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. • Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

After Christmas - Angels

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

After Christmas 2010 focusing on the angels.

Luke 2:8-15 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faces Of Christmas: Doubt Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 26, 2011

Even in the darkest of days, God has His faithful servants who come with a message of HOPE

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS The Face of DOUBT Luke 1:1-25 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is a time of hope. But for the people living when the first Christmas appeared, it was anything but hopeful. It was a dark time for the nation of Isreal. There had been no prophetic word from God for over 400 years. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwrapping Christmas Secrets

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 26, 2012

Mary's Secret found in her song of Praise

UK Daily Mail - Sat. 11/24/12 - Why is everybody so happy at Christmas? - What is the essence of the Christmas spirit? - A study has shown that feeling 'Christmassy' is all about the right combination of sights, sounds and smells Research, conducted under strict scientific conditions, involved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Comes At Easter Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

At the first Easter we recognize many of the elements that we associate with our celebration of Christmas.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Christmas Comes at Easter” John 20:19-31 Introduction: In less than 2 months it will be Christmas again. It seems like this time last year we were thinking that. For many, Christmas is their favorite holiday. The reason they give is because they can ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Banquet 2012

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25

Denomination: *other

Unwrapping The Christmas Mystery

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012

- Christmas is more about communion - The “Christ mass” - Christ – “the anointed one”- Mass – Latin “Dismissal”

Luke 21:29–30 (AV) 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. - You know summer is coming when the fig tree sprouts. - You know that Christmas is coming when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012

New Birth, god's Love, Life in Christ

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS John 3:1-21 Introduction: I’m not sure what your house looks like this morning, but my living room is filled with toys, open boxes of clothes, cast aside ribbons and wrapping paper. Yesterday morning the Burdette house was filled with excited screams, laughter and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERVICE. IT IS A BRIEF CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE THAT USES CANDLES TO FORM THE NATIVITY SCENE. IT HAS AN ENDING THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND SIGNIFICANT.

A CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT DRAMA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPBELLTON, N.B. DECEMBER 24, 2008 ORDER OF SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP: ISAIAH 9: 2, 6-7 CALL TO MEDITATION: LUKE 2:17-20 MOMENTS OF MEDITATION: SUSAN DOUCET PLAYS HARP OPENING HYMN: NO. 125 JOY TO THE WORLD RESPONSIVE READING: NO. 635 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Father Of Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

When preachers talk about Christmas it’s usually about Jesus and Mary. But what about Joseph; the silent father? What do we learn from his life of devotion and faithfulness?

“The Forgotten Father of Christmas” Matthew 1-2 INTRODUCTION Usually at Christmas time, preachers spend a lot of time talking about Jesus’ miraculous conception, which I did last Wednesday. And the virgin birth leads you and I to think about the fact that Jesus was conceived apart from any human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist