Sermons on Christmas Gift:

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas: Miracle Or Myth

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 24, 2012

The Birth and Life of Jesus are not based on "blind faith" alone; it is also clearly placed Historical fact.

Christmas: Miracle or Myth Matthew 1:18-24 Several weeks ago, a huge sign was posted above a nightclub on Wall Street in N.Y. by a member of the American Atheists. The sign included Santa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Celebrating The Box?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 3, 2018

This message challenges us to re-think the meaning of Christmas.

We’re going to begin in two places tonight – John 3 and Genesis 3. I want you to think about a question: How will this Christmas be different for you than past Christmases? But probably the question that really needs to be asked is this: How will you be different this Christmas than in past ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Genesis 3:15, Luke 7:36-50, John 14:15, John 21:15-17, Matthew 25:31-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas According To Paul Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2013

Paul's theology of the incarnation is explored.

“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” [1] Irreligious individuals occasionally and foolishly charge that there never was a birth of the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your Miracle At Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 23, 2001

What is it that causes some people to gain and some people to lose their hope for a miracle?

Christmas means different things to different people. For some its shopping, parties, celebrations, gifts wrapped under the tree. To others its Santa and his elf’s, stockings hung by the fireplace and the hope of snow. There are those who know and observe the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-45, Luke 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Makes A Difference

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000

A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing A Christmas Heart

Contributed by S Henriques on Nov 29, 2004

"Christmas Hearts" are a custom in Denmark, but believers world-wide can develop true Christmas Hearts to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Developing a Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005

John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"Post-Christmas Blues"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

“Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:9-16, Matthew 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Mystery Remembered

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

The incarnation is a unique touch of God in the world, unparalleled since the creation; all Christians are given a glimpse of this mystery to share.

Do you remember how exciting Christmas was when you were a child? The lead up into the great feast of the Nativity was almost too much to bear. We sang advent hymns at church; we colored candy canes and cut out snowflakes at school; we decorated the Christmas tree and set up the crèche at home. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Embrace The Change (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of the series Times and Seasons, this is the message for Christmas Sunday, based on the birth of Christ.

Embrace the Change CHRISTMAS 2014 Times And Seasons Part 3 I want to start by reading the story of the birth of Jesus, from the gospel of Luke. Luke 2:4-7 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Christmas Questions.

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 18, 2014

When standing next to a young girl looking at Christmas tree ornaments, she turned to her mother and asked in puzzled tone why one ornament read, 'Jesus is the reason for the season.' Could it be she had no idea of the Christ of Christmas.

On the Christian Church’ calendar, the weeks leading up to Christmas are called, ‘Advent.’ It is a time to reflect and prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Over the next few weeks ending at our Christmas Eve service, I want to talk to you, appropriately enough, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

First Christmas Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2014

To show that our celebrations even CHRISTmas celebration, the real meaning is JESUS, if you don't have JESUS in your heart, your celebration is fake.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have JESUS in your heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our celebrations even CHRISTmas celebration, the real meaning is JESUS, if you don't have JESUS in your heart, your celebration is fake. IV. TEXT: Luke 2:7 (Amplified Bible) 2:7 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missing Christ At Christmas

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2015

In this sermon we discuss how so many people miss out on the true meaning of Christmas because their focus is on anything and everything but Jesus Christ

Missing Christ During Christmas Text: Luke 2:41 – 49 You know, something interesting happens this time of year… every year at this time of year, it’s the same old thing… you see it when you talk to people, or visit with them a little bit… and it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bathsheba- A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

What if even the “random things” in your life were connected as part of a bigger plan? Instead of thinking of life in terms of luck, chance, and blind fate, what if each life representing the seven billion people on the planet, were coordinated by Someone?

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We begin a short series two Sundays ago designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. The best-selling book in the world begins in the oddest way. Matthew chapter two is the account of the first Christmas and it warms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist