Sermons on Christmas Characters:

Why Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 30, 2018

Why Christmas? Why did God send us Jesus? Why did Jesus have to come and die for our sins?

We begin a news Sermon Series for the Christmas season. We will be examining “The Why’s of Christmas.” According to very compentent authority (my wife), the Chgristmas season does not start untill the day after Chritmas. As such there are a few questions I have about the Christmas season: Why do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Expectations

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018

An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Christmas!

Contributed by John White on Dec 4, 2018

Introduction: Just what does Christmas mean to many people today? Hard work? Stores crowded with frantic last minute shoppers? Post offices overflowing with mail? Crowded trains, full buses, over-booked flights and congested highways? Alcoholic revelry and holiday depression?

A GOOD CHRISTMAS . Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: Just what does Christmas mean to many people today? Hard work? Stores crowded with frantic last minute shoppers? Post offices overflowing with mail? Crowded trains, full buses, over-booked flights and congested highways? Alcoholic revelry and holiday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Christmas

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018

There are many things we enjoy about Christmas. Family gatherings; decorations; hot cider; peppermint; giving gifts; peppermint; carols; peppermint. But the tree and trimmings, food and festivities are not the essence of Christmas.

“The Essence Of Christmas” John 3:16-21 David P. Nolte There are many things we enjoy about Christmas. Family gatherings; decorations; hot cider; peppermint; giving gifts; peppermint; carols; peppermint. But the tree and trimmings, food and festivities are not the essence of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 20, 2018

Since 1965, America has heard Linus tell the shepherd's version of the Christmas story. Why did God announce the birth to shepherds?

Christmas Eve 2018 Since 1965, America has heard Linus tell the shepherd’s version of the Christmas story. Why did God announce the birth to shepherds? Shepherds were not allowed to testify in court and often were accused of being petty thieves. Shepherds were usually social and religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 20, 2018

At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls

Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Anticipating Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 29, 2016

The Birth of Jesus was foretold centuries before He was born.

Anticipating Christmas November 27, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Birth of Jesus was foretold centuries before He was born. Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction: For the past several years, I just haven’t been in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Holes At Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 1, 2016

Only the Holiness of God can fill the holes in our hearts and soul. An answer to the holes many of us find ourselves in at Christmas.

Title: Holes At Christmas Date: 12/4/16 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 2. 1-7, John 14.9, Psalm 11.3-4 CT: The holiness of God fills our empty holes. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most popular films at Christmas is a movie my daughter still watches every year as a marathon of this movie has happened every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Repentance For Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016

Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Surprises

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2016

Christmas is meant to be a time of surprises, that's why we wrap up gifts! The first Christmas was definitely a big surprise: Jesus' parents,how He was born,who was notified, how He saved, and that He's coming back!

CHRISTMAS SURPRISES Luke 1:26-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no rooms. The hotel is full." 2. The Jewish lady ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Is Coming

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 13, 2016

Three Things we need to Know about Christmas

“Christmas is Coming” December 2, 2016 Matthew two It was Friday morning and I was lying in bed about 5:00am debating whether to get up and make coffee or go back to sleep for another half hour or so. I decided on that latter choice but as I closed my eyes to sleep I prayed a little prayer for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52, Luke 14:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016

In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

“The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas Joy

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 18, 2016

Christmas Joy is when we are restored to the right relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

Christmas Joy “When the Lord restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang with joy.” Psalm 126:1-2 Intro: I want to talk to you today about Christmas Joy. We all face difficulties in life. Challenges at work or in school. People that are hard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2016

A sermon about God's pursuit of humankind.

Christ is Christmas Luke 2:1-20 “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.” So Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beauty Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2016

There are many things that make Christmas beautiful. Here are three that make it beautiful for me.

The Beauty of Christmas Chuck Sligh December 18, 2016 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-2:2 – Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist