Sermons on Christmas Message:

Anna

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Why did Anna succeed under adverse circumstances and become a prominent figure in the Christmas story?

“Anna” A study of Anna, the prophetess, as recorded in Luke 2:36-38, is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Although she is part of the Christmas story, the truths she lived out are an inspiration and model for us to follow as we consider the New Year and all the opportunities it holds. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Simeon

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The prophet Simeon is truly a biblical character worth our investigation as we reflect upon the Christmas story

Dare To Be A Simeon It has been said shepherds in the fields were taught by angels but the prophet Simeon in the Temple was taught by the Holy Spirit. As we celebrate this Christmas day and season together, the prophet Simeon is truly a biblical character worth our investigation as we reflect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Mind Is A Piece Of God

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

Christmas devotional about peace.

Luke 2:8-14 - Peace of Mind is a Piece of God Peace is a popular word around the Christmas season, but what is it? It is a theme of Christmas, and a theme of the Christian life. OT (shalom): happiness, health, favor, prosperity, safety in mind, body or estate NT (eirene): says all this but adds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

A Christmas devotional about not fearing what will happen.

Luke 1:5-17; 1:26-38; 2:8-15 - No Fear Fear is a common response to threatening or intimidating situations today. Some go to great lengths to beat or run away from their fears. And some brace themselves to be strong - it was no different on that first Christmas. Four times people were told not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes A Statement

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

2005 Christmas Day Sermon

As I reflected on the theme on this morning’s bulletin cover, I decided to re-listen to the audiotapes of both Jonathon and Daniel’s births. As I did so, I heard voices of joy, of business, of pain, and of life. Both boys happened to be born in the same birth room, a little more than two years ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Take a clear look at some symbols of Christmas to discover the nature of God and His desires for us.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully… “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of A Song Series

Contributed by Mark Cooney on Nov 25, 2005

Whether we can sing or not, God gives us a very unique kind of song to sing.

Luke 1:46-55 November 27, 2005 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS...The Gift Of A Song Introduction: - What do you want for Christmas this year? - Christmas is a time marked with both giving and getting - Even long before the first Christmas was known as Christmas, God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Holiness

Your Newborn King Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

There have been some people, because of their pedigree, who were destined for greatness the moment they were born. Such is the case with Jesus Christ, who surpasses them all in greatness and power!

The Second Sunday after Christmas Micah 5:2-5a There have been some people, who, the minute they were born, everyone knew that they were destined for greatness. In 1500 A.D. a baby boy was born that all expected great things from. His name was Charles, and his father was Duke Philip, the Duke of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

We Three (Billion?) Kings

Contributed by Robert Walter on Dec 24, 2004

There are many things we don’t know about the Magi but we do know that they were Gentiles, they came to worship the Christ, and they brought expensive gifts. Where would they look if they came today?

We Three (Billion?) Kings Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2004 Someone speculated what the first Christmas might have been like if Wise Women had come from the east instead of Wise Men. First of all, they would have asked for directions and made it to Bethlehem on time. Second, they would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did He Come?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 24, 2004

A simple sermon on Why Jesus came, preached the day after Christmas 2004.

Why Did He Come? Matthew 1:18-25 Intro. Why did Jesus come? -Just to be a good man? -Just to be a good teacher? -Just to set us an example? I. He came because there was a great need. -The need was someone to save us from our sin. -Matthew 1:21 1 John 3:5 And ye know that he was manifested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Bring

Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004

The Magi saw the star and by faith they came to worship the Christ. They brought their finest gifts- gold, frankensence, and myrrh. What will you bring? Jesus only wants you! Bring yourself.

What Will You Bring Matthew 2:9-12 The star they had seen in the east[e] went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Congregational

Do You Feel Insignificant? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2006

Luke 2 teaches us that Jesus purposefully came to those who no one would choose - from a young poor couple to outcast shepherds. Learn also about his ordinary/extraordinary childhood.

Luke chapter 2 is very unique - it is the only place where we learn in detail what happened at the birth of Christ - again, evidence that Luke may have gotten the story from Mary herself. It is the only place where we see Jesus presented for circumcision at the Temple, and the only gospel that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Real Miracles For Real People Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today.

Part 1 - REAL MIRACLES FOR REAL PEOPLE Big Idea: The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today. 1. THE VIRGIN BIRTH/CONCEPTION (Matthew 1:18-25) a. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 b. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is sinless. 1 Cor 15:22; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Obedience Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

A sermon that looks at the obedience of Joseph and how we should attempt to imitate him in our lives.

The Obedience of Joseph! Portraits of Christmas Forgotten Joseph He never speaks Adoniram Judson 1788-1850 The obedience of Joseph Allow me to set the stage for you Joseph and Mary talked- Matthew 1:18-20 What will my family think? Pregnant by the Holy Spirit? Yeah right God, You want me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ