Sermons on Christmas Eve:

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 11, 2000

We need to make our hearts ready for Christmas.

Introduction A. All over the world people are getting ready for Christmas. 1. Shopping 2. Decorating 3. Christmas Cards B. If we take such great care to prepare for Christmas physically, then why don’t we take as much care to prepare for Christmas spiritually? I. WE NEED TO TELL OTHERS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

No Vacancy

Contributed by Steve Ownby on Dec 13, 2000

Making Room for Jesus in a crowded world.

INTRODUCTION: We live in a place where there are over 12 million visitors each year. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Every year from Memorial Day until Labor Day people come to see the magnificent beauty of the mountains. Many Christians come to see and appreciate the majestic glory of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of The Wise Men: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 14, 2000

Within people there is a desire for meaning in life. This is a sermon for those who are searching.

Introduction . . . Illustration: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It’s also been made into a video. Many of you know the story which happens in the town of Who-ville. The Grinch hated seeing and hearing all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Born To A What Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Dec 16, 2000

A message on the Virgin Birth of Jesus

"Born of a What?" SERIES: Who is This Jesus? Advent 2000 ©December 17, 2000 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche It is not uncommon when you get a group of mothers together that they begin telling the stories about the birth of their children. There are horror stories of labor that lasted for days. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of The Virgin Birth

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 17, 2000

Jesus was born of a Virgin.

The Miracle of the Virgin birth Luke 1:35 “And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy offspring shall be called the Son of God.” A ten-year old, who was becoming quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

What Mary And Joseph Didn't Know

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 18, 2000

God is working, almost invisibly, to draw his creation back to his heart. Come and see how God is working, even without giving all the details to this young couple.

What Mary and Joseph Didn’t Know The Christmas story is a remarkably well-known one. The majority of those who identify themselves as Christian in any manner are well versed with the story of the birth of Jesus. I also would venture to say that, in the United States at least, a great many of those ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Borrowed To Make You New

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 18, 2000

Three fulfilled prophecies, at Christmas, that reassure us we have a God who loves us.

Luke 1:26-33; 2:1-7; 23:53 Something Borrowed to Make You New INTRO: The place was Dallas, TX; the year, 1987; there are at least 500 people standing behind police barricades trying to catch a glimpse of what is happening. Paul Tavilla holds the world record for grape catching. He catches grapes in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 20, 2000

How can we deal with the unexpected curves along the journey of life? Mary and Joseph serve as a model for us.

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

From Joseph’s experience, we learn that God is with us in major decisions of life.

Intro: Joseph experienced a great dilemma with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. He deliberated long and hard as to what to do. When the angel appeared to him in his dream, he made a decision to follow God’s direction in this matter. We too have dilemmas in life requiring much deliberation. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Room For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

We need to make room for Jesus in our lives.

Intro: Like the innkeeper, we often find there is "no room left for Jesus". From this verse, several QUESTIONS should be considered: I. Is there room for Jesus in our TIME SCHEDULES? II.Is there room for Jesus at our TABLE? III.Is there room for Jesus in our TALK (DAILY CONVERSATION)? IV. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Child

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 2, 2001

The greatest Christmas gift of all time is the child God gave to you to create peace between you and Him.

The Peace Child We actually know very little about them. And there has been quite a bit of tinkering and modifying done to their role in the story through the years. I’m speaking about those characters who appear in everyone’s nativity scene known as Wise Men. Wise Men. Now there are two words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Song

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 2, 2001

Christmas sermon on Mary’s song

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Let’s join Mary today in rejoicing at the coming of Christ our Saviour. There’s a certain timelessness in the words of Mary’s song. The coming of Christ affects all times and places in a similar way. So let’s spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Anglican

The Baby's Name Is…?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 4, 2001

This interactive message asks a series of questions seeking answers from the congregation that will lead individuals to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus.

Topic: Salvation Theme: God’s Gift of Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to receive God’s gift of salvation in Jesus. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to indicate they are receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gloria! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Benedictus Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Zacharias praises God for the birth of John.

Luke 1:64-80 The Songs of Christmas: Benedictus ATTENTION: I sing to our children regularly. It intrigues me that certain songs have a greater calming effect on them than others. For example, “You Are My Sunshine” helps to quiet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-80

Denomination: Baptist