Sermons on Christmas Eve Candle Light:

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Life And Light

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008

The Apostle John in the fourth Gospel has a lot to say about Jesus being both “Life” and “Light.” John 1:4 “In him was life, and that life was the light of men.”

Jesus is Life & Light John 1:1-5 Carollyn and I spent Thanksgiving this year with our son Tim and his family in Garden Grove, CA. The day after Thanksgiving we traveled in the evening to Riverside, CA to attend the Festival of Lights. The Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, CA. has sponsored the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is Our Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 9, 2019

Jesus is Light and the Light exposes all sin. For those who embrace the Light and repents, Jesus brings salvations, for others who hide from the Light and tries to cover the Light, the Light brings judgment.

There are seven wonderful titles of our Lord Jesus Christ in this opening chapter of the Gospel of John. He is called (1) the Word (vv. 1, 14); (2) the Light (vv. 5, 7); (3) the Lamb of God (vv. 29, 36); (4) the Son of God (vv. 34, 49); (5) the Christ (Messiah) (v. 41); (6) the King of Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Brings Peace

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2013

This is a Christmas sermon emphasizing Christ came into the world to bring peace into our lives by shedding light on the way in which we are to walk.

The Light Brings Peace 12/8/2013 NLAC Proverbs 6:16-23 Luke 2:8-20 Suppose you went into the basement of someone’s home and the lights went out. As you were walking back in the dark, your foot hit something and all of a sudden you started hearing barking and growling. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christians Checkbook- Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2023

This is the 179th sermon in the series Action". This is the 16th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#179] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- LIGHT Ephesians 5:8-14 Introduction: We began our Service with a song that we learned this year, “Christmas Day”. The lyrics of the chorus are a great explanation for our Sermon title. “Christmas Day” (Chorus) Sing all you people, The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 26, 2013

Falling into line with the will of God in our lives.

LIGHT AND FAITH. John 1:9-13. Here in the midst of paragraph two of John’s Gospel we are being given a revision lesson on the Light of the world, and catch our first glimpse of one of the Evangelist’s great themes. John has just made his first intimation of the testimony of his namesake, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christingle Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 11, 2001

The meaning of the Christingle

Christingle What is Christingle? 1. Christingle actually means ‘Christ Light’ and celebrates the light of Jesus coming into the world. In John’s Gospel chapter 1 Jesus is described as the “light of men”. “The Light shines in darkness but the darkness has not overcome it” (Jn 1:5) However no ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Thanksgiving Eve Sermon

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A Thanksgiving sermon focusing on God’s grace... that he calls us and saves us without us having to be perfect first.

Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year Eve

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 11, 2021

The Lord of peace Himself! He will give you peace in your heart today, tomorrow, next week, next month, and all throughout the year ahead. He is the author of peace; He is the source of peace.

Benediction (New Year eve) “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 On Christmas day, I talked with one of my pastor friends who lives in Florida. At the end of the call, he said, “Okay, let me ‘benedict’ our call.” And what he does is, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004

The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Not Alone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2023

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 We Are Not Alone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Christmas season lasts but a brief 12 days. It’s a very short time to fit in so much! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

What Kind Of Light?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 4, 2015

Whether you are a sun, moon, star, or a 5 talent, 2 talent, or 1 talent person, a lamp or a candle on a stand, you are important. You have a job to do that only you can do. And God expects you to let your light shine.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I would like to weave together 3 passages of Scripture. The first one is Genesis 1:14-16. "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, & let them serve as signs to mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 20, 2023

A Christmas Eve message

Christmas Eve Jesus is the I Am December 24, 2023 When we think of Christmas, we look at the many passages in Matthew and Luke. But I want to tell you about a passage that may turn into a new Christmas favorite, or at least one that stands out for you. The apostle Paul was talking about giving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 1:3-10, John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist