Sermons on Christmas Prophecy:

The World's Greatest Birthday Celebration Series

Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007

This sermon describes the birth of Jesus Christ. It focuses on unique manner in which God brings about events as opposed to the world. God choses the person, the place, the time, he announces the birth, he sends out invitations to the most unlikely people

THE WORLD’S BEST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION God’s Marvelous Method Of Sending His Son Into The World God Chose the Host • They were NOT rich, popular, or famous • They were poor from an obscure village. • She was pure, a virgin. • He was a just man, • They knew God’s Word. • They were humble. • They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

0003 Advent Iii: I Doubt It Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Dec 16, 2007

Doubt, faith, and John the Baptist.

Sermon: I Doubt It. Text: Matt 11:2-10, I Cor 4:1-5 Occasion: Advent III Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Dec 16, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is He Your King? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

We celebrate Christmas so that the world may find the truth.

Is He Your King? What Is Christmas? - Part 2 John 18:37-38 Today we are here to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas Day because it is a holiday (or more precisely a holy day) is a day that we as Christians set aside to think about Jesus Christ. So why is the birth of Jesus Christ so ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Fear-Provoking Times

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 16, 2007

Jesus is coming to completely save all of His followers from evil oppressors, the terror and the injustice of this world. Place your trust in God, be patient and continue the work of faith. Salvation is coming!

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Living in Fear-provoking Times By Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Like God Gives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

God has given us Himself in Christ. As Christians, we are called to offer ourselves. We are to be a gift to God and a gift for others.

We are catching into this spirit of giving at Christmas - the world says it’s the season of giving. • And it means of buying too, because without buying there won’t be any giving. • You see that all around you. When I opened my mailbox a few days ago after my trip, it was jam-packed with mails. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is No One Else Like Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 17, 2007

THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE JESUS! In Hank Ketcham’s comic strip "Dennis the Menace," Dennis asks his father, "Why can’t Christmas ever go into overtime?" It’s a good question. It’s a great idea! Many different dates have been observed as the birthday of J

THERE IS NO ONE ELSE LIKE JESUS! In Hank Ketcham’s comic strip "Dennis the Menace," Dennis asks his father, "Why can’t Christmas ever go into overtime?" It’s a good question. It’s a great idea! Many different dates have been observed as the birthday of Jesus. January 2 was the first we know about. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-34

You've Gotta See This

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007

An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Christ Candle"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2007

Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.

“The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2007

Exposition of Isaiah 9:1-7 about God’s plan to reconcile and forgive Israel and graft in the Gentiles with a baby who would be a Wonderful Counselor, etc.

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7, Title: For Unto Us a Child is Born, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: elaborate on choosing a name for Mackenzie: the daughter of a wise leader B. Background to passage: This prophesy is given to the northern nation of Israel as the Assyrians moved in for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Based On The Evidence Series

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007

The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Something About Joseph Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

What was it about Joseph that caused God to choose him to be the father of the Messiah?

There’s Something About Joseph Christmas Eve, Evening Service December 24, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. This morning we talked about Mary and the characteristics that set her apart as a person God could trust with His most precious gift of all…His Son. There was “Something About Mary” that set her apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Response To A Sign

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Dec 19, 2007

Signs are given to motivate a response, so what response comes from the sign of Christ?

Introduction: I. Signs of the Season!! II. A Salvation Army women was doing what Salvation Army people do this time of year, she was ringing her bell and collecting money for the needy. A. Shortly she was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance prevented her from ringing her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Living Without Fear In 'in-Between' Times Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 21, 2007

What can we do when things we have prayed for hasn’t happened yet? How can we have a sense of peace knowing that God’s love in the between times of our life when we can’t see anything happening.

December 23, 2007 Living Without Fear in ‘In-Between’ Times Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: This week is the last Sunday of Advent. We are nearing Christmas with last minute shopping, wrapping, thoughts of Christmas dinner, being with family and friends and other events, however, we are ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 21, 2007

The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us.

Title: What Is In a Name? Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Thesis: The names of Jesus assure us that God saves us and is with us. Introduction When I was a kid, some brave souls dared to call me Sir Isaac or Fig, which I did not appreciate. In our first church, an elderly German lady could never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 21, 2007

For thousands of years, God had been showing man-kind that he needed a Savior. The provided animal skins in the Garden of Eden was a lesson concerning that very truth. It is reasonable to believe that Adam and Eve, who had never seen death, witnessed th

Do you like to get presents? Most people do. One little boy wanted a watch for Christmas. He kept on talking about it, until his dad finally told him he didn’t want to hear anymore about it. It was their custom for each member of their family to take turns, each night at the supper quoting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist