Sermons on Christmas Gospel:

"The Coming Of The King"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Dec 4, 2002

A message on the tasks of the Christian life as believers await the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 21:1-13; Rom. 13:8-14 December 1, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com You are all quite familiar with the old saw about how a watched pot never boils. It isn’t true, of course. A watched pot does boil. It only seems to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13, Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prepare For The Powerful One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002

how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Brings Us God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 18, 2004

This sermon was preached on the Fourth Sunday in Advent with the basic text being John 1:14, "The Word Became Flesh." It is a message on His Incarnation.

Jes Brings Us God --John 1:1-14 “This is about a modern man, one of us. He was not a scrooge; he was a kind, decent, mostly good man, generous to his family, upright in his dealings with others, but he did not believe in all that Incarnation stuff that the Churches proclaim at Christmas time. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: The Power Of A Story That Is True

Contributed by Jim Barnes on Dec 24, 2005

A Christmas Eve message utilizing the film version of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and the conversion of C.S. Lewis as tools for challenging listeners to decide whether the Christmas story is truth or fiction.

Title: “The Power of a Story That Is True” Text: Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 Date: December 24, 2005 (Christmas Eve) People love good stories don’t they? If they didn’t, books and movies wouldn’t be so popular. There’s just something about a good story that stirs our emotions and moves us in a way ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Highway Construction

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

Repentance is about preparing the way for our Lord, for the King. This Advent sermon uses the metaphor of road work to explore repenting of sin and unforgiveness.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the second Sunday of Advent belongs to John the Baptizer…the one whose job it was to announce the imminent coming of the Christ. In all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—the ministry of John the Baptizer prepares the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003

The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

“I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

Remember The Wonder

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004

The first gift of Christmas was given to us by God through Jesus and belief in Him will make the bell of belief ring in your heart

Remember the Wonder Matthew 1:1-17 November 28, 2004 First Sunday of Advent Introduction Chris Van Allsburg has written a wonderful Christmas book called The Polar Express. The book tells the story of a young boy who wakes up one Christmas Eve to the sound of a train in his front yard. As he goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Immanuel Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Nov 23, 2016

Christmas Series from Isaiah

Series: Immanuel Week: Four Passage: Isaiah 53 Title: Immanuel Interesting Statement: The Bible says that God "richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment." He didn't have to do it, but he did, because he loves us – that’s the best Christmas present ever. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Shall Be Great

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Dec 15, 2004

IN THIS SERMON ABOUT THE BIRTH OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PREPARATION OF HIS BIRTH, THE PURPOSE OF HIS BIRTH, AND THE PLEA OF HIS BIRTH.

HE SHALL BE GREAT LUKE 1:31-32 A roving reporter stopped six people on the sidewalks of New York City and asked: “What was the most important happening in history?” Five replies, from two men and three women, were as varied as might be expected: “The settlement of Jamestown by the English.” “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherds' Faith"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

“The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

Hope When The Night Stays Long And The Wind Blows Cold

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 24, 2000

A Sermon of encouragemnet for the Christmas Season

1 Peter 1:13-21 Hope when the night grows long and the wind blows cold. Jellico First Baptist Church, Jellico Tennessee. Web Site: www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp Bro. Michael Blankenship: Pastor Sunday Morning December 24, 2000 When Christ our Savior came as a baby to the manger at Bethlehem, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 16, 2003

Mary sang a song of praise in response to God’s promise of a Savior. We too can sing because of what He has done for us.

Magnificat Luke 1:46-56 December 17, 2003 You can really tell that Christmas is right around the corner!! Those tell-tale signs of Christmas aren’t too hard to find. The Christmas tree lots have sprung up in many places around town, and many of them have already sold off the majority of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This Christ?

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 18, 2003

Who is this Christ that was born and given to us? The author of the Letter to the Hebrews unwraps this precious gift God has given us.

Who is this Christ? Hebrews 1:1-14 Jeff Armbrester Introduction Christmas gifts are exciting to open. As soon as we see the gift wrapped in its beautiful wrapping, we begin trying to figure out what’s inside. First, we notice the size of the gift. “Is it the right size to be the special gift ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Go Tell It On Mt. Calvary Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2003

For Christmas Eve Communion: Jesus remembered in the time of trial that He was born for a purpose, and He intentionally declared that purpose. He fulfilled the mission for which God sent Him.

On Sunday I offered the opinion that I was probably the only preacher in town who was using the Old Testament on the Sunday before Christmas. Well, maybe some used those Isaiah passages about a child named Immanuel and the Prince of Peace. But Elijah? Who would have thought that Elijah and his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Shadowlands

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-55

Denomination: Baptist