Sermons on Christmas Preparation:

Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009

We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-15

Denomination: Holiness

Is Your Christmas Making A Difference? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

We are called to make the most of Christmas by making a difference

Is Your Christmas Making a Difference? Matthew 2:1-11 Series: Christmas with the Classics December 4, 2011 Morning Service One of the great Christmas classics, It’s a Wonderful Life, tells the story of George Bailey. George believes that his life has amounted to little and means even less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Will You See Christ This Christmas?

Contributed by John Bartol on Dec 19, 2012

From the story of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:21 – 40 we learn: never to lose faith in the promises of God; God only reveals himself to hearts that are open to receive him; we are not ready to die until we have met Christ as Savior and Lord..

Will You See Christ This Christmas? I want to turn our attention to a part of the biblical Christmas story which is seldom referred to but has a real message for us today. Luke 2:21-40 This beautiful part of the Christmas story centers around two people named Simeon and Anna. In verses 25-32 we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christmas Faith On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Trampe on Dec 1, 2010

Mary and Joseph: How did they remain hopeful and faithful in the midst of trials and difficulties that resulted from God’s plans? Luke 1:26 - 2:7 and Matthew 1:18-25

Taking Christmas Faith on the Road Grace Church 12/9/2007 Steve Trampe Welcome to the second in our 4 week Advent series called Taking Christmas on the Road. I have really enjoyed getting a fresh look at the events and characters involved in Christmas because it brings it alive and makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Midnight Mass Christmas Eve

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a Midnight worship candlelighting service for Christmas Eve.

“Midnight Mass 2008” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019

Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Is About Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 30, 2015

Highlighting the differences you will find when Christmas is about Christ and when it isn't.

WHEN CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST 1) When Christmas is not about Christ it’s… • Materialistic. When Christmas is not about Christ the focus is on my long wish list. The focus is obsessing about what I will get for Christmas. It better be what I want or there’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Be Home For Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 20, 2004

Christmas means "HOME"! Yet NO ONE was AT HOME that first Christmas. Here’s how you can come home!

John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Orchestration Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2009

It may seem like Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were at the mercy of innkeepers and emperors, but, in retrospect, the birth of Jesus amplifies God’s control and involvement in the entire matter. God is strong and in control.

God’s Orchestration of Christmas (Luke 2:1-7) 1. This story broke this week from the United Kingdom: " LONDON (Reuters) – Gone are the days of shepherds in tea towels and tinsel-clad angels. Britain’s competitive parents are forking out on luxury pashmina shawls and velour dressing gowns to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noble Vessels Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 18, 2011

This is part four in the Carpenter's Workshop Christmas series. The Master Carpenter is preparing for himself a gift - the Church, the Bride - to be presented to him at His Second Coming. This message addresses us as noble vessels.

Just one week before Christmas. Imagine all the workshops – some like this one – running full steam, working hard to finish their Christmas gifts. Woodchips and sawdust cover the floor, reminding us that each project took time and care to transform a piece of wood into something to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can We Take Christmas

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

For many of those that are among us, however, each Christmas becomes more and more difficult to endure. It is a joyous time, but there is also more loneliness, depression, heartache, and disappointment at this time than any other of the year. Can we en

I read a story this past week about a woman who, in early December had stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few things on her lunch break. One of them was a cinnamon-scented air freshener. She had smelled a candle with the same scent in the store but wanted to know exactly what the air ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Unwrapping Christmas - God's Timing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013

A message about God's perfect timing at Christmas.

Title: Unwrapping Christmas: God's Timing Theme: Text: Matthew 2:1-12, Galatians 4:1-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, (2) saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Stretch Wide, Prepare Big. Preparing For God's Promises Isaiah 54:2-3

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025

A message about God's Word and Preparing for His promises to us in our life here with Him.

Good morning, Stand with me, hold your Bibles, and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Nov 27, 2004

This sermon takes us from the preparations for Christmas to God’s preparations for the incarnation. It is an Advent sermon forcusing on what God did in the fuillness of time and how God is getting us ready today.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Advent I November 28, 2004 Is. 2:1-5, Mt. 24:36-44 ¡§Getting Ready¡¨ I was in Kmart yesterday and was pleased to see a giant heap of boxes of candy canes. I was pleased because I like to have a box of them on hand in my study for when people come to see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed