Sermons on christmas holidays: showing 166-180 of 22,009

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps Of A King Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY ASSUMING THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST.

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps of a King Philippians 2:1-11 December 4, 2011 INTRO It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year now has less to do with Advent than new traditions Advent -- A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Seasoning Your Greetings Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

First Sunday of Advent dealing with how we share Merry Christmas with those around us.

Here are some classic salutations. Guess where they come from? "Hey Lucy, I’m home." "Whattzzsuuup!" "Na-nu, na-nu.". "Happy Christmas to all and to all a goodnight." "How you doing?" And what about, "Bah! Humbug." You can probably come up with a dozen others off the top of your head have you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scrooge, Santa, Saviour

Contributed by Terry Moore on Dec 15, 2009

I got this from C.M. Ward and it was great. And so who will you celebrate this year?

Scrooge/Santa/Saviour Matt 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus; for He shall save His people from their sins.” Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Charismatic

How God’s Plans Interfere With Our Plans (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans.

For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You had all the details worked out, and then the boss man comes up to you on Friday, before you leave to go home and says, “I hate to do this to you, I know you had plans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2003

The Bible tells us that Jesus would come and that He would be the Prince of Peace. I was looking at this title for Jesus the other day, and I wondered what it really meant. What does it mean to have Jesus called the ‘Prince of Peace’? Jesus must get th

PRINCE OF PEACE ISAIAH 9:6-7 INTRODUCTION... A Duke University Study A group at Duke University did a study on “peace of mind.” Factors found to contribute greatly to emotional and mental stability are: 1. The absence of suspicion and resentment. Nursing a grudge was a major factor in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Rescued Us Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004

Christmas is all about God coming to rescue us in the person of Jesus Christ.

As we find ourselves approaching the Christmas season, we find that many in our society want to celebrate Christmas without embracing Christ. Therefore, they seek to define the meaning of Christmas in terms other that biblical terms. For example, Christmas is commonly defined today as "a time of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Herod Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2015

We have also talked about the real historical King Herod who tried to kill the baby Jesus when He was born. Some people hate Jesus. Some people hate Christmas. Are there people today who hate Christmas? Are there people today who hate Jesus? As we mo

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: HEROD MATTHEW 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION… “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” [video clip] [2:03] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27I3AN0XwP8 I. THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS The song you just heard is based on Dr Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Portrait

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2006

If you receive the Son you receive it all

Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All Years ago, a very wealthy man shared a passion for art collecting with his devoted young son. Together they travelled the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. They soon collected priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Celebration Time

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2005

It is alright to celebrate Christmas

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of you are completely done with your Christmas shopping? Next Sunday is Christmas or I guess some would just call it holiday? • There has been a lot in the news concerning the Christmas holiday. Many businesses for some reason are fusing to call it Christmas. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Iv: Joy! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

You may FEEL the human emotion of happiness, or sadness, at Christmas Time, but the Diving Blessing of the coming of God's Promised Savior is the gift that blesses your life with REAL Inner Joy.

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON IV: JOY For some folks, Christmas is the happiest time of the year; for others, Christmas is the saddest time of the year. It all depends on how you feel about your circumstances in life. An editorial page ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002

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

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2015

A sermon about peace through Christ during violent times.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Peace" Luke 2:8-14 "Love your enemies and pray for those who harass you..." "You must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well." "...just as your heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Under Construction

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 26, 2012

A sermon from Mark 1:1-8 for the Christmas season (Outline and some material adapted from Sermon Central’s John Hamby at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preparation-for-christmas-john-hamby-sermon-on-christmas-64230.asp)

HoHum: Do we have any travel plans during the Christmas holidays? Do any of us visit out of town family and friends? We did when I was a teenager. Some of my fondest childhood memories of the Christmas holidays were times when we went to visit my grandparents in northern Indiana. I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel According To Carol Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2018

We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday!

A Christmas Carol – A Carole Christmas Story! Thesis: We need to receive the gift of Jesus and be the gift of Jesus to others because this is the best Christmas gift you can give Jesus for His birthday! Introduction: Summary of Play: Tonight, we have been enlightened, we have been blessed as we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 8:36, John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational