Sermons on Christmas Eve Candle Light:

Pictures Of Hope- Advent 2

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

If the patriarchs can be pointers of promise, then the words of the prophets such as Isaiah can paint pictures of hope.

Pictures of hope Text Isaiah 9: 2- 7 (NIV) Introduction Last week in our first Sunday of Advent, we looked at Noah and Abraham, two of the Patriarchs of whom the first candle of the advent wreath is said by some to signify. We looked at the promises God made to them and how those promises, in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Children Of Light

Contributed by Thadius Sales on Mar 27, 2020

Out of the darkness comes the light. Every workday, at dawn’s early light, Kevin Napier crawls into a long, black hole. Coal mining is safer than it used to be, though it’s still dusty and dirty, and there’s always concern that something terrible could happen deep inside a cramped shaft.

Ephesians 5:8–14 NRSV 8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord, you are light. Live as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 8:12, John 3:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Like No Other

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Like No Other Christmas Eve 2021

Like No Other Christmas Eve 2021 Intro So good to share this time with you. As I’ve shared before, this night has long been a special night for me. I still can recall the night of Christmas Eve when I was 16 years old. I had come to enjoy the Christmas holiday like most kids... and that included ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 21st Century Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 23, 2013

The lights that lead people to the Savior today are called CHRISTIANS

The 21st Century Christmas Star! Daniel 12:3 & Matt 2:1-12 When I was a youth, the planetarium had an annual program that explained the “Star of Bethlehem” Johannes Kepler, a Reformation era astronomer and mathematician, calculated that Jupiter and Saturn aligned in 7 b.c. This rare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Christmas Because We Have A Problem With Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 21, 2019

This second message in the series deals with the need for Christmas in order to deal with the problem of Darkness

WE NEED CHRISTMAS BECAUSE MAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH DARKNESS Colossians 1:13 (NIV) For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13, Ephesians 6:12, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 2, 2018

All I want for Christmas is peace. This message was preaches just prior to serving communion on Christmas Eve.

For the last 4 weeks I have been preaching on the topic: All I want for Christmas is. And then I named a different item each week. By now you must think I can’t make up my mind. First week I said all I want for Christmas is a Savior. I think that is what the OT prophets would have said. Next I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Monumental Eves From The Bible PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the lives of biblical women, drawing lessons from their experiences, and emphasizing the enduring relevance and power of God's Word.

Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here under His gracious canopy of love and mercy. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to experience the touch of God's word, to feel its warmth, its power, its life-changing potential. We are here to open our hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Topics: Eves, Gospel

Why Are We Still Talking About Jesus? Part 2

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Dec 8, 2010

This simple Christmas message has a lot to say about keeping Jesus the focus of Christmas.

Why are we Still Talking about Jesus? (Part 2) Have you ever wondered… “How would things be different if there was no Christmas?” What are some things we wouldn’t have if there was no Christmas? We wouldn’t have: 1.Christmas Songs 2.Christmas trees 3.Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Crazy Dream

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 19, 2010

Story format sermon in special Christmas service with three parts interspersed with scripture reading and carols.

READ -- Matthew 1:18-19 “This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Just Another Manger

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

Angels' music, while sweet, was not designed to be a resting place for a baby's head. Since cribs are not found in stables, the only thing that could serve that purpose was something as simple as the feeding trough of the stable animals ... the manger.

The sun was setting over ancient Palestine, as it had done so many times before. The wife of the manger-maker walked to the back door of the little workshop in the back of the house, as she had done so many times before. She went there to tell her husband that the evening meal was ready. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Ecstasy Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009

When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beneath Life's Crushing Load

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 17, 2020

Christ was born in vulnerability. He entered our realm because of our weakness, for only the weak and broken are in need of a savior.

December 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:8-20 Beneath Life’s Crushing Load Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I extend a welcome to all of you who are worshipping with us this Christmas Eve. It’s an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Unafraid Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas Eve sermon - a wrap up to a series about being "unafraid."

For several weeks we’ve been working on being unafraid this Christmas season. After all, there are several things about Christmas that can be pretty scary, aren’t there? In case you haven’t considered it, I put together a few things of which to be afraid this Christmas: • Scrooge is a bit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2014

The prophecy to David foretells the coming of the king whose reign will never end.

December 24, 2014 Eve of the Nativity Today we begin what I call the “thirteen days of Christmas.” This is the final day of the pre-Christmas novena, nine days in which the Church looks forward to the Christmas solemnity. The Church gets as excited as a five-year old child today. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:10-16

Denomination: Catholic

Wedding #3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

A mix of wedding #1 & #2 with an outdoor service and a candle lighting indoors before the reception.

The Marriage of Brian & Diane July 2nd, 2005 INTRODUCTION Welcome, on this the second day of July 2005. The Bride and Groom would like to welcome you all to this most joyous occasion. We are here today because of our belief in the principals from the Holy Scriptures that surround ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Bible Church