Sermons about Christmas Origin

The Night Was Not Silent!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

based on 41 ratings

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Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 Our Present Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 15, 2018

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This message is part of a series using Dickens Christmas Carol as a framework. This week looks at how Christmas has impacted the present

He had become a celebrity, there was no other word for it, he had toured with his wife across the United States and Canada and crowds flocked to see him. During his time in the U.S., because of his celebrity status, he was granted an opportunity to address Congress on international copyright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Simply Christmas The 3 Journey's Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2022

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Unexpected Journey’s are part of life – they happen – God is involved in them if you care to see Him

Video Transition: Simply Christmas Sermon: Simply Christmas (The 3 Journey’s, of the Christmas Story) Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7: Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Matthew 2:1-18: Journey from Bethlehem to Egypt Matthew 2:19-23: Journey from Egypt to Nazareth Psalm 23 Thesis: Unexpected Journey’s are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:1-18, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

based on 245 ratings

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Simeon had waited all his life for this moment. And there are 3 things we need to notice about it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Set An Example!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

based on 84 ratings

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I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nuestro Cántico Navideño

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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El cántico de Simeón es nuestro cántico como cristianos, porque tenemos la misma confianza y paz.

Tengo una pregunta: ¿Cuál es tu villancico favorito? Noche de paz, Al mundo gozo proclamad, o tal vez Blanca Navidad... Pues, la verdad es que en esta temporada festival que es la Navidad, se escucha la música navideña por todos lados. Nuestros cultos en estos días son enriquecidos por las ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

based on 1,310 ratings

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God’s choice of the lowly shepherds, as those to whom the announcement of Christ’s birth came, shows that his love is available to all on the same basis -- faith.

[Luke 2:8-20] Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, in between televised scenes of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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A new look at Christmas

Intro: Theme: There is no gift that you could bring that would be too great for your Jesus! Extravagant - "going beyond the bounds of reason; excessive" Who are these Wise Men? They are worshippers. ...They understood that He was worth the effort (2:1) These men travelled from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Confident Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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A new look at the Christmas season

This season should give us confidence in God who loves us and gave Himself for us. Wouldn’t you want to do something great with God? What gives you confidence? Zach’s view: Wanted to please God (6) ...behavior is good ...heart is good Zacharias means "God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Obligations

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 23, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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What Obligations do you and I have concerning: Christmas, God, The Church?

Christmas: The Word for the day is, …OBLIGATION Can anyone tell me the definition of Obligation? 1. A moral or legal duty. 2. A binding promise. 3. A debt of gratitude We are all familiar with the Christmas story. Lets read the scripture in today’s lesson and study this word, …Obligation. LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

based on 134 ratings

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A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

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A call to faith in the light of evidence

The Questions of Christmas (1) The Question of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 A great philosopher once said, “Somewhere deep below the surface, the story of our lives as human beings is one long, hopeful quest for certainty.” That philosopher’s name . . . is Bob ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Any Room?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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Christmas in July

First Monday weekend in Canton is an interesting experience. For those of you who have been, you know what I am talking about. There are acres and acres of booths both in pavilions and open air that are filled with people selling anything imaginable, and probably a few things beyond our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Yes Virginia, There Is A Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

based on 22 ratings

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The church, not city hall, department stores or governments, is charged with witnessing to the gospel, and reminding the world the reason for the birth of Jesus.

YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A RESURRECTION Pastor Rick MacDonald December 17, 2000 1 Corinthians 15:14 - and if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is vain, your faith also is vain. Introduction: We should have come to realize a long time ago that Christmas is not ruled from Jerusalem or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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