Sermons on Christmas Preparation:

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004

A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33, Luke 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping Christmas

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Dec 15, 2005

Charlie Brown asks the question, "Does Anyone know what Christmas is all about?" Linus then quotes Luke 2. This sermon will help people understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Unwrapping Christmas Your reaction to Christmas: -To much work, to many things to do. I can hardly wait ! all the children will be home this year! Stores are to crowded, traffic jams -Different people react in different ways- some happy, some unhappy. To children toys & gifts, to adults food & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas To Remember

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 17, 2005

A message based on the first Christmas as written in Luke that shows it is better to give than receive.

A Christmas to Remember Luke 2: 1-12 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 18, 2005

What will you do with Jesus?

There has been much debate this year over Christmas. The politically correct, or should I say the politically incorrect has been working overtime in an attempt to remove Christ from Christmas, and any reminder of why we celebrate December 25th. Call it a happy holiday, or a winter break, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 19, 2005

Find out what the "real" spirit of Christmas is, it may just surprise you.

"The Spirit of Christmas" At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give gifts to one another, to symbolize and remind us of the wonderful gift our God gave us, when he came to this earth. We’re all familiar with the town of Bethlehem and Mary and Joseph, and how Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Risky Christmas

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of Christmas

Contributed by Chathanattu Philip on Dec 22, 2005

Why was Jesus born in a manger? What does it mean to make room for Jesus in our hearts?

The Message of Christmas By Sunny Philip Luke 2:1-12 Christmas is the celebration of the great mystery of God. The mystery is not how God became a human but why God would want to become a human being. The words of a well known hymn sum it up succinctly. I cannot tell why He, the King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Day

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

Be not afraid!

Be not afraid, it is a greeting that we hear several times throughout the Christmas Holiday It is how the Angel Gabriel first addressed St. Mary when he came to tell her that she would bear the savior of the nations Be not afraid Mary for you have found favor with God It is how the Angel of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 12, 2005

- Two things Lucy saw coming into Narnia - First it was Winter - Second a lamppost in the middle of a wood - Have you noticed that the Christmas story is told in bleakness of hard taxation & darkness? - Not much different than today

PowerPoint - + New Slide, > New Transation The Light Of Christmas ---------------------- Lk 1:78-79 + Christmas Lights in town — The Light of Christmas 7x (Slides of Christmas Lights) + - Two things Lucy saw coming into Narnia was Winter > - Second a lamppost in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christmas

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Dec 6, 2005

We are approaching one of my favorite times of the year,"Christmas". Have you ever considered the first Christmas service? Let’s look to God’s Word and see what that first Christmas was like.

(A)Where Did The First Christmas Message Come From? Contrary to the opinion of some people,the First Christmas message was not proclaimed by the pope at the Vatican, nor did it originate in Oklahoma, or Springfield, Mo. Further more it was not produced in Hollywood, No, oddly enough it didn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christmas ... Dragon?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005

Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist