Sermons on Christmas Eve Service:

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

It seems that somehow we have lost the focus as to whose birthday we are celebrating, and it seems the focus of Christmas has been lost in the giving and receiving of gifts.

Sunday Morning, December 12th, 2004 Let us pray. Welcome... Each day we are drawing closer home. Last Tuesday night one of our church sisters from Cleveland passed away, and on Thursday night another sister who had moved to Atlanta passed away. We just don’t know when it will be our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Preparation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2006

How can I get ready for Christmas?

Let Christmas Change Your World! Part 1: Christmas Preparation Sermon by: Rick Crandall Isaiah 40:1-11 McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 3, 2006 *I went to the mall with Mary the day after Thanksgiving. Wow! And while we were there, we went to Bath & Body Works. Double wow! There were 800 women ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 26, 2007

There are several “hugs from God” in Isaiah that remind us what Christmas is all about, and what it really means for those who have Christ in their hearts.

The Promise of Christmas Isaiah 7:1-8:4 Introduction: A pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can you come and play with me?” Her father responded, “Honey, I need to finish my sermon, but give me an hour, and I will play with you.” “Okay,” said the girl, “And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

The Attitude Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 17, 2014

If the birth of Jesus was good news that brought joy to all the people, why is it so tough to be joyful?

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Attitude of Christmas” Ps. 126 The words are so familiar: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Secrets Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The secret of the star is based on the fact that the more precious the gift the greater the secrecy connected with it. A precious gift is meant to be a surprise and so it is kept secret.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most read and most quoted Christian scholars of the 20th century, but he had to endure the burden of a very heavy secret in his life. He fell in love with a divorced woman and his church, the church of England, forbid marriage to one who was divorced. Joy Davidman, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

The Christmas Miracle

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 28, 2022

The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. Christmas is the celebration of a Child. The Child Who would save His people from their sins.

The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. This Child lived in poverty and reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He leave the country in which He was born when He, during His childhood, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Christmas?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 5, 2022

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The Christmas story is the story of the virgin birth. It is a story of spiritual warfare. It is the story of Salvation.

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Many people in the world today argue that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th and that we are foolish to say that He was. First of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010

If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Xmas Factor

Contributed by Paul Green on May 9, 2017

If the X-factor is about uniqueness then remember that the birth of Jesus was unlike any other birth and Jesus was unlike any other baby who came into the world.

Its finally almost here – after weeks and weeks of waiting, after weeks and weeks of eager anticipation, after weeks and weeks where the excitement has grown and grown, after weeks of hype - It’s finally so close you can almost taste the excitement in the air. Of course you all know what I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - Three Christmas Gifts To God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2005

The prophet Micah is asking, "What is it that God really wants from us? What should we be offering to God?" I wonder, what gifts should we be giving to God this Christmas?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Micah 6:6 8 A. This morning we are going to be looking at a very interesting passage of scripture found in the Old Testament. In it, the prophet Micah is asking, "Just what is it that God really wants from us? What ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Christmas Ornament - Christmas Star Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 10, 2005

The Original Christmas Ornament - The Christmas Star 1- It speaks of God’s Glory 2- It speaks of God’s Guiding 3- It speaks of God’s Gift (Jesus). Not about the magi but about the star. The message of the star challenges each of us saved and unsaved. # 3

The Original Christmas Ornament The Christmas Star Mt 2:1-12 The question on my lips this week to people was: Name a fascinating star? The answers I received you may surprise you. Someone said Tom Hanks, Another person said Tim McGraw One woman said Dolly Parton and Someone even said Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Christmasproblems Into Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Todd Vossen on Dec 6, 2013

To lead people from the focus of Problems in our lives into the Joy of Peace in Jesus Chrst

Turning Problems into Peace- Christmas- Todd Vossen Text: Matthew 1:18–25 (KJV 1900) Introduction Good Morning… I am glad that you are here as we enter our 2nd week of December and as we draw ever closer to Christmas Day! Now, I have to ask: Who has finished their Christmas Shopping? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist