Sermons on Christmas Hope:

Christmas Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

When we think about the Christmas account, those who are familiar with it, we think about bright stars, stables, shepherds, and angels singing. That is how we think about the story.

When we think about the Christmas account, those who are familiar with it, we think about bright stars, stables, shepherds, and angels singing. That is how we think about the story. However, the Matthew account is different. He doesn't go into a lot of details. Listen to how he describes this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Jesus said, "I am the Light of the World." This is your Savior who died for you. He transforms us; he leads us. He is Light for everyone. Do you have him in your life?

Opening illustration: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb in 1879. Twenty-two years later, in 1901, one of the newfangled gadgets was hung and turned on in the Livermore, Calif., Fire Department. It’s still there, and still on. The old bulb has almost never been turned off in 117 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Family Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

A closer look at Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY A. For the past three Sundays we have been looking at the central figures vital to the Christmas Story. 1. The Angel Gabriel informing Mary that she had been chosen by God to give BIRTH to His Son. 2. The chorus of ANGELS who sang the PRAISES of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Real! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

You never hear the story of Jesus birth start with "Once Upon a Time" because this was an actual historical event in history!

Christmas is Real – Jesus is Real – therefore you do not have to be alone! This is the School Christmas Program Message tonight! You see the phrase "Once upon a time" is a stock phrase used to introduce a narrative, typically in fairy tales and folk tales. It has been used in some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:1-4, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Merry Christmas

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 10, 2023

Jesus is the Lord of all. In him we live and move and have our being. His love for humanity made Him give His life as an atonement for our sins. He knew no sin but was madr sin for us to be saved. Let us therefore celebrate this great love of Christ

The Prophet Isaiah in Isaiah 9:6-7 declared: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reactions To Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2023

There were a number of reactions to Jesus that first Christmas: some were troubled by Him, others were indifferent to Him, and still others were seekers of Christ.

REACTIONS TO CHRISTMAS Mt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There are a lot of things we celebrate this time of year. Several major holidays; a. December 5 is National Ninja Day. Some of you say, “I didn’t see that coming.” That’s because it’s Ninja Day. b. December 16 is officially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Is Christmas?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2023

Solomon built a temple for the Lord to dwell in a special way, and God appeared. How did God appear at Christmas?

12.31.23 1 Kings 8:6–13 (EHV) 6 The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim, 7 for the cherubim were spreading their wings over the place for the ark, so that the cherubim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problems Of Christmas

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

Problems are everywhere! This message looks at some of the problems encountered at Christmas.

THE PROBLEMS OF CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: LETS FACE IT, WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS DO NOT TAKE A VACATION, AND IN FACT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE MORE SIGNIFICANT THE TIME OF YEAR, THE MORE PROBLEMS SEEM TO CROP UP. IN REALITY, PROBLEMS COME WHEN PROBLEMS COME. IT IS OUR ALREADY FULL CALENDAR, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18, Luke 1:29, Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Are y’all ready for some preachin’ today? Are you ready to hear what God’s word has to tell us? Today, we are starting a two-part series, with the intent of examining the birth of Christ, a little differently.

So, part one, will be looking at Jesus’ birth from perspective of Matthew and Luke’s gospels. Next week, John’s gospel. We’ll be unfolding 8 factors, as they tell the story: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors Their audience Key figures Intent of the authors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25, Luke 1:37

"Waiting For Christmas”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025

We’ll be looking at Simeon and Anna from the Christmas story and how they each waited for different aspects of Jesus’s coming, and what we learn from their waiting.

Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:25-38 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5fyF3K6NcU None of us are very good at waiting. We don’t like to wait. I remember when it took several minutes to turn on and load the very first IBM personal computer, and we thought that was fast. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Foursquare

A Cosmic Christmas Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2025

Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon.

A Cosmic Christmas   John 1:1-14 Introduction Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 20, 2025

This is a simple message prepared to present the Story of Christmas from Luke 2 and Matthew 2. It is simple and straight to the point.

The Story of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Intro. This morning simply wanted to tell the story of Christmas I. The Preliminaries A. The Beginning. 1. The story of Christ’s birth begins with Him person. 2. He was there in the Beginning of it all. John 1:1-4 B. It continues throughout the history ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:1-4, John 1:14, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025

This sermon reveals Christmas as the divine unveiling of Christ’s incarnation, mission, and redemptive sacrifice for humanity.

THE REVELATION OF CHRISTMAS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 1:18-21 Key Verse: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) Supporting Texts: John 1:14; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:10-11; Galatians 4:4-5; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Message

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

I love Christmas

Luke? ?1?:?26?-?38? ?NASB1995?? “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

The Baby Jesus: What A Gift!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2002

Christmas Day: Through the gift of the Christ Child, God comes into our reality to restore our sinful humanity, to defeat our enemy and to give us hope for life eternal.

Do you have a favorite gift? I have one that I really, really love. It isn’t a particularly expensive gift. It isn’t a particularly beautiful gift. It isn’t even a particularly useful gift. But, it is a fun gift. I don’t take this gift out very often. In fact, I have this gift in a plastic bag and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran