Sermons about Christmas Gospel

What Was In The Stable?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002

based on 194 ratings

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This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

“What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Flee To Egypt

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

| 6,097 views

Following God

In today’s Gospel reading, we are taken on a twelve-year journey in the life of Jesus in a just a few lines. Joseph and his family have been forced to leave Bethlehem to leave Judea in order escape the wrath of King Herod. This has lead to a lot of speculation over what took place during those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Or Culture

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Patience In Times Of Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

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This sermon explores Simeon's unwavering faith in God's promise, encouraging believers to hold onto God's promises with expectancy and live out their faith actively.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I trust you are all in good spirits and eager to partake in this nourishing feast of the Word of God. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on a passage from the gospel of Luke, a passage that is both profound and enlightening. It is my hope and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Topics: Christmas

Epiphany

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

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Epiphany marks the manifestation of the light of God’s revelation in the Incarnation.

1) The Character of Epiphany in History Epiphany marks the manifestation of the light of God’s revelation in the Incarnation. Different manifestations of Christ’s glory and divinity were celebrated throughout history. In the past faithful saints reflected on Christ’s baptism, the miracle at Cana, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Welcoming Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52, Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Wants Disciples Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 22, 2005

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What God really wants for Christmas is disciples. Therefore all people should respond to his desire and give Him absolute control of their lives.

INTRO: Have you ever considered how backwards Christmas is? What if I invited you all to a birthday party for Bethany, and instead of giving gifts to her, you all came and gave gifts to each other? There would be one disappointed 9 year old, I’ll tell you that. Whose birthday is it that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murder At Chrtistmas Time

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008

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Murder & Christmas do not jell with our thinking of Christmas. We have to examine our lives in the light of the thinking of Herod and the Wisemen

Wed Dec. 5, 2007 19-year-old Robert A. Hawkins killed eight people and then himself at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, left a suicide note Sun., Dec. 9, 2007 Five people — including Matthew Murray, 24— were killed, and five others wounded Sunday in the two eruptions of violence 12 hours and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Treasure Chest (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

based on 85 ratings

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Things that helped mary know the messiah.

Mary’s Treasure Chest Luke 2:1-35; 42-52 I. The Christmas story from Scripture: 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Realationship Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 4, 2006

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Discovering the REAL Christmas begins with REALationship. Though Simon Peter does not meet the Christ Child until thirty years after his birth, Peter is still a powerful illustration of REALationship.

Pretend Santas, imitation smells, counterfeit presents, simulated smiles, artificial trees, fake snow...how is it that we’ve turned the Christmas season into everything but something real? It appears to me that most of what is foisted upon us during the holiday’s is anything but real. As we prepare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Surprising Birth Of Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

based on 165 ratings

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In this message we will look at some things about the Christmas story that are surprising...

"THE BIRTH OF JESUS" It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Defeating Sin - The Reason For Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

based on 25 ratings

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In this message we will see that the reason Jesus came was to defeat sin"

"Defeating Sin, the reason for Jesus" With God, You Will Overcome Part Six 1 Corinthians 5:20,21 ’Twas the day after Christmas and all through the town The ones who weren’t Christians were feeling let down The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney anymore, And boxes and wrapping covered the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason Jesus Came Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2007

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A review of the importance of the Incarnation to us who are Christians.

GALATIANS 2:20 THE REASON JESUS CAME “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” We don’t usually think of Paul’s Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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What is the "real" reason for the Christmas season. Presents, family, Jesus or sin?

INTRODUCTION  Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how much have you taken out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, Luke 12:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

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