Sermons on Christmas Prophecy:

Our Gift Has Arrived (Christmas Eve 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. In Isaiah 9.6-7, God tells us “I’m going to send you a gift you need . . . one you will use.”

Our Gift Has Arrived December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve Sermonette (6 minutes) A Picking out just the right Christmas gift for our family, friends can be a little difficult. 1 Picking out just “any old” gift is easy. a To get just the right one, perfect one takes some paying attention, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

He's Making A List

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 16, 2013

We are told that Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice,There is a more important list I want to talk to you about this morning. You may not be aware that God has a list. It is the most important list that can be found in HEAVEN or on EARTH.

TITLE: HE’S MAKING A LIST SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 20:15 You better watch out! Better not cry! Better not pout! I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is comin’ to town. He’s making a list and checking it twice. He’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Angels

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the angels in Luke's account of the Christmas story.

The Characters of Christmas: The Angels Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24a, Luke 2: 9-15 Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Not! Behold! A Savior. The Savior

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2013

A simple Christmas Eve message

December 22, 2013 Luke 2:9-12 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

Mary's song reveals that a humble Savior delights in working through a humble servant.

This year, two radio stations in central New York switched over to their all Christmas music formats in early October. By the first part of November, many other radio stations across the country had also followed their lead and began playing Christmas music 24 hours a day. Now, like many of you, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Zechariah

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

The song of Zechariah reveals that saying “yes” to God’s pursuit, promises and purposes brings God’s peace

In 1963 Andy Williams released his first Christmas album which contained a song that has become one of the top ten holiday songs of all time – “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. So it’s not surprising that the song has been recorded by nearly 20 other artists ranging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Baptist

I’ll Be Glad When It’s Over

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014

It’s not uncommon to hear in the weeks leading up to Christmas the phrase, “I’ll be glad when it’s over.”

I’ll Be Glad When It’s Over December 7, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A It’s not uncommon to hear in the weeks leading up to Christmas the phrase, “I’ll be glad when it’s over.” 1 That phrase is typically said ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 4, 2013

Christmas is about the joy of salvation found only in Jesus.

Mary's Song Text: Lk. 1:46-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: You cannot take Jesus out of Christmas and still have Christmas. 2. The same could be said about Christmas music. Most public school Christmas programs throw out any traditional Christmas songs that mention Jesus or anything found in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

Splash Of Colour -A Night To Remember Christmas Eve...2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2015

2nd sermon of this title by me ten years apart. This one is for Christmas 2015 - uses a metaphor that Christmas eve is a splash of colour on a black backdrop of history. I will probably do a painting as I preach it.

Christmas eve. A night to remember LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jesus You Need

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

While the Baby Jesus of Christmas is important, Jesus pointed to another time in His Life as necessary for the benefit of man

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2021

The Christmas Tree has become the main symbol of Christmas; baby Jesus has little connection to it. God's Christmas Tree is the Cross of Calvary. God hung His gift on it -- His Son Jesus. I put up a 5-ft. cross with Christmas lights on it.

THE FORGOTTEN TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sending Of His Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 30, 2017

Here is a short Christmas teaching of God sending His love to us through Christ's birth.

Sending of His Love 1 John 4:9-12 says, “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Whose Dna Is In The Manger?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024

A message for Christmas. We live in the age of Artificial Intelligence. A I may remain a mystery but we accept the benefits. We have come together this evening to celebrate the mystery of the incarnation. The “incarnation” is the mystery that the Creator of the Universe took upon Himself human DNA.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2024 Text: Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Whose DNA is in the Manger?” We live in the age of Robotics, the self-driving car, a space ship that can launch and return to its launching pad by computer technology. This is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Turns To Us

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2005

What Christmas is all about is this: that God hasn’t turned on us; He has turned to us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas Christmas Eve 1997 THE GOD WHO TURNS TO US Isaac Butterworth Matthew 1:22-23 (NIV) Not long ago, I heard about a conversation some second graders were having about Santa -- whether old Saint Nick was real or not. One child said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed