Sermons about Christmas Carols

Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

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A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

(Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2008

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A Christmas message about the power of the joy of the Lord in a believers life.

Christianview Church August 20, 1995 Joy Unspeakable Like the old song says it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmas season is upon us once again and its time to think about just how we are going to handle everything that comes with this holiday. Are you ready for a celebration of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008

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A sermon for Covenant Sunday based on the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus

In a carol service ta one of my previous churches, one of the congregation was taking part in a dramatic reading of the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus. And the dreaded happened. When it came to the line ’and I bring frankincense’ it came out as ’and I brought Frankenstein’. I had read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Good King Wenceslas On The Feast Of Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2021

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Why should we sing the carol Good King Wenceslas on 26th December (The Feast of Stephen0

Why did Good King Wenceslas look out on the Feast of Stephen On Christmas Eve, i.e. 2 days ago, Cyril challenged me to put a sermon together on Good King Wenceslas and the first Christian martyr. So who was Wenceslas? Firstly he wasn’t a King, though Otto the Great who was Holy Roman Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-26, Acts 7:44-60

Denomination: Anglican

What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

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The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

“What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: All I Want For Christmas... Series

Contributed by Reg Koopman on Dec 1, 2005

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Jesus Christ came so we could have Christmas, because like Edmund wanting more Turkish Delight, we were sinners wanting and lusting after everything but God.

I remember when I was young {very young} and my Mother took me to the local department store (McNeany’s) around Christmastime, and there in the basement by the toy section was Santa Claus. I remember wanting to sit on his lap and waiting for his question, “And now young man, what do you want for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

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This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

What If Christmas Never Came?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

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If Satan had prevented Christmas from coming, mankind would have never known righteousness, impartiality, faithfulness or peace.

“What if Christmas Never Came?” Isaiah 11:1-10 Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. My favorite of course is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch hated the Who’s so badly that he wanted them to be as unhappy as he was. Doesn’t that sound vaguely familiar? The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001

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Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Christmas Presents For You

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001

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Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

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Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: From Joseph's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

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God’s grace is evident in how Joseph trusted in God.

Adam and Eve. Romeo and Juliet. Archie and Edith Bunker. Those are just some of the famous couples throughout history. Some are more famous or infamous than others. What makes these people so memorable is that we can relate to them and the experiences in their lives. We understand the joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001

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#3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 23, 2001

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This sermon is about what the world was like the night before Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

“Twas the night before Christmas” READ: Galatians 4:1-7 (Text v4) Introduction There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001

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Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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