Sermons on christmas card: showing 661-675 of 26,070

Christmas & Butterflies

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 5, 2002

Christmas is the beginning of the transformation of our character from the flesh into the Spirit much as a caterpillar changes into a butterfly: In salvation, it is a Spiritual metamorphism that brings just as radical a change in the believer.

THE BUTTERFLY & THE CATERPILLAR 12-8-02 Luke 2:11, Hebrews 10:1-10 + Others Christmas! It is… Ÿ More than a baby in a manger; Ÿ More than shepherds and angels; Ÿ Even more than Wise men traveling 2 years bearing gifts. Christmas is when… the living Son of God… Ÿ Stepped out of his glory... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10, Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 8, 2002

A sermon based on the Christmas chorus’s that we sing every Christmas. Noting the scriptures they are based upon.

The Songs of Christmas Introduction Christmas and music are synonymous. We can never think of this time of year without recalling Christian music. What is the music of Christmas? To many children raised under the "political correctness" of today’s public school system, the music of Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 8, 2002

I was in one of my melancholy moods last week while driving on Rt. 48. If our American civilization experience is consistent with all other civilizations, there will come a day when another civilization will be conducting excavations in what used to be kn

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:12-18

Because Of Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2002

Because of that first Christmas, the child of God is recipient of three great assurances that provide comfort and strength throughout our life.

BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS "And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: ’Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bear a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christmas By

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 12, 2002

Don’t let yourself get too distracted this Christmas. Remember who you are, and what it means to be a witness for Christ.

John 1:6-28: PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS BY “LOOKING THE RIGHT WAY” What is the number one cause of car accidents today? There are lots of causes. Obviously, weather and drunk driving are causes. Cell phones. Eating. Adjusting the radio or CD player. Some people shave, or do their hair, or read, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 13, 2002

Looking at the classic movie "A Christmas Story", we look at the perfect gifts of the Magi and the perfect gifts God has given us.

“Christmas Classics” A CHRISTMAS STORY Matthew 2:9-11 Introduction When I was a little kid, from about the age of 8 until the age of 10 my Granny would keep a jar for me in her kitchen cabinet. Whenever she had an extra dollar or a little extra change, she would put it in that jar for me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Light

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2002

Christmas is a celebration of light, but in what ways is it a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT—John 1:4-13 John describes the light of Christmas. Christmas is a celebration of light. How is Christmas a celebration of Light? 18 Depictions of the Light of Christmas 1—The Light of Christmas is the Light of LIFE(:4) —Explanation: “In Him was life, & the life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Christmas

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002

An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-36

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 15, 2002

In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this pull toward a ni

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

The Gospel Of Christmas

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 19, 2002

Seven reasons that the gospel is good news.

The Gospel of Christmas Luke 2:1-14 Introduction What a privilege it was for the angel to announce the birth of the Savior. This unnamed angel was soon followed by a heavenly chorus of angels praising and glorifying God. That first Christmas morning the shepherds heard the “good news” of the birth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Luke 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Presence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2002

He has always been with us. A Christmas sermon

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which translated means, ‘God with us’.” Many years ago, I saw a Sunday morning newspaper comic strip that depicted a father and son, on a snowy day, looking in the front window of a department ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Orthodox

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 21, 2002

Christmas Eve is a time to FEEL the presence of God coming to you.

Christmas Eve (Mt.18:3-4) Tonight, Christmas Eve, is a time for the heart more so than for the mind. Everything about tonight invites us to feel something rather than to think something. A bright star shinning in the East leading the wise men to Bethlehem; a heavenly host of angels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-4

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas Is For Losers

Contributed by Chris Mason on Dec 21, 2002

The birth of Christ is for the weak and weary, the sinful and shameful, the harassed, helpless and for those without hope!

Intro. Read Luke 2:1-20 Isn’t that a wonderful passage! Celebrating a baby born in a manger. The birth of Christ, the true meaning of Christmas! It leaves you with a nice, warm feeling on the inside. But the more that I read this story the more I am convinced of this one simple, yet profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Eve sermon about journeys

Christmas Eve 1. Read Luke 2:1-7 2. “A Journey” a. census done that way now. 1. snarl of traffic 2. planes – movies, meals, snacks, speed, press. Cabins, bathrooms 3. cars – speed, some have vcrs/tvs b. Mary – great with child, riding donkey c. Mothers – last few days before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 26, 2002

Here is a great Christmas Message

The Hope of Christmas Subject: Christmas Hope Text: Isaiah 9:6, 7 Theme: Introduction: Isaiah 9:6, 7 is a prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. At the time Isaiah prophesied these words only darkness, gloom, and despair appeared to lay in store for the Nation of Israel. Darkness as black ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal