Sermons on Christmas Gift:

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

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

Reception For The King Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 29, 2001

How Jesus was received at his birth illustrates how people have responded to Christ throughout history--and how they respond today.

“Reception for the King” Matthew 2:1-11 Mililani Community Church December 22, 2000 Pastor Rick Bartosik INTRODUCTION: Every December, my wife Diane wears a little golden pin on her United Airlines uniform. It’s a beautiful pin depicting the three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 2, 2001

This is a Christmas theme emphasizing God’s wisdom and purpose in choosing Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus and lessons for us.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com WHY BETHLEHEM? Scripture reading: Luke 2:1-7 Of all the cities, towns and villages in Palestine why did the Lord God choose such an unheard-of hamlet as Bethlehem for the birth of the greatest figure ever to enter into human history? If a site selection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoice Anyway!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 15, 2002

Is your Christmas turning out to be less than ideal? So was the first one. Rejoice anyway!

The Christmas season is a time of celebration, a time of rejoicing. As the song tells us, "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" And there are dozens more where that came from, Christmas songs exhorting us to rejoice and be of good cheer; songs like "Good Christian Men, Rejoice!" and, "We Wish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Be Called Wonderful Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #1

HE WILL BE CALLED...WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 What’s in a name? Our names mean a great deal to us. Most of us strongly identify who we are with what we are called. Names make a difference to people. Some people go to court to change their names. Parents agonize over choosing names for their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: *other

The Christ Clause Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

Revelation seems like an unlikely place to see a Christmas story, but here it is!

“The Christ Clause” Series: Stories Hollywood Missed December 25, 2005 In the movie “The Santa Claus”, well kept secrets of the North Pole are revealed when Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) accidentally kills Santa, and suddenly finds himself stuck with the job of being Santa Claus because of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Past The Glitter #3 - "Doing" Differently About Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2004

Third message in series, about getting past the rhetoric of Christmas.

Getting Past the Glitter #3 - "Doing" Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, James 1:26-27 December 12, 2004 Introduction One of the cool things about the holiday season is the abundance of chocolate, at least that’s cool to me. And confident of the fact that there are others like me here ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

God With Us

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 2, 2002

The great truth of the incarnation is that God became one of us.

God With Us John 1:1-14 (NIV) During this time each year children begin dreaming of the gifts they’ll find under the tree on Christmas morning, while their parents are running from store to store fighting the crowds and spending money on things they hope will bring happiness to those they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

God Seems To Have A Soft Spot For Shepherds Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2002

Why did God reveal this wonderful news to shepherds - of all people!!!!!

Bale 29-12-02 God seems to have a soft spot for Shepherds Luke 2:1-14 Story: A famous hostess was holding a dinner party to which she invited a famous Shakespearean actor. After the main course and then the dessert, she asked the actor if he would be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Three Bits Of Glory

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 22, 2008

Three Bit of Glory we have that the Angels also had. you can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

You Can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr LK 2v8-12 1. They carried & revealed the Glory of God; No where in Bible do we read the “The Glory of the Lord IS…….” As no clear cut definition can be found, yet mention of the Glory of God can be found all over the Bible. People seemed ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2012

This message focuses on our interacting with the "true Jesus" inside the box versus just the "outer" Jesus.

Christmas 2012 Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season? Scriptures: John 3:16; 14:15; 21:17; Matthew 26:7; 25; 31-40; Introduction: I have been thinking about what I should share with you this morning as most would expect to hear a message pertaining to Christ’s birth and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Receive Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 17, 2011

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: RECEIVE LUKE 2:8-18 AND LUKE 18:17 Supporting Scripture: Luke 22:17-20; John 1:12; 2 Cor. 9:14-15; Romans 5:15; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; INTRO So we come to the end of Advent. Our goal has been to encourage and empower us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Nazarene