Sermons about Christmas Reason

When You Think Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

What If Christmas Never Came?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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If Satan had prevented Christmas from coming, mankind would have never known righteousness, impartiality, faithfulness or peace.

“What if Christmas Never Came?” Isaiah 11:1-10 Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. My favorite of course is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch hated the Who’s so badly that he wanted them to be as unhappy as he was. Doesn’t that sound vaguely familiar? The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001

based on 168 ratings

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Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have A Very Gadarene Christmas

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Nov 13, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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The essentials of the Christmas story are present in the deliverance of the man who had the Legion.

It’s been said that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Now, that’s not always the case. Certainly, in a close relationship, like a marriage, intimate, loving familiarity becomes one of the “load-bearing walls.” It’s what keeps the structure standing upright. It’s what supports the weight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does Christmas Mean?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

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As a Christian I have four responses to Christmas.

What is Christmas? Mt. 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 6, 2002

based on 228 ratings

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This is the first message in a series looking at classic Christmas stories and relating them to the biblical account of Jesus’ birth.

“Christmas Classics” HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS December 7, 2002 Introduction Tonight we begin a very special holiday message series on Christmas classics. For the next three weeks, we will look at a different classic Christmas story and apply biblical principles from the story of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Jesus - Real Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Real fellowship with God involves on a real acknowledgment of Jesus.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - Sven met his old friend Ollie walking down the road – (I’m allowed to tell can tell this story because I’m half Swedish.) And Sven said "Ollie, whatcha’ up ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

What Christmas Tells Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2002

based on 99 ratings

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For so many, the true message of Christmas has been lost in the commercialism and revelry that accompanies this season of the year. The people of God need to share with other what Christmas really tells us.

WHAT CHRISTMAS TELLS US “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 The true message of Christmas has been lost in the commercialism and revelry that accompanies it today, The people of God need to share with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Invented The Christmas Present

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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A sermon on the wise men and the wisdom they showed in bringing their gifts to Jesus and worshipping Him.

Who Invented The Christmas Present The Wisdom Of The Wise Men Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction This week I heard the classic short story by O’Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" read over the radio. The story, which I hadn’t read since High School intrigued me so much that I went to the library and checked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Sign - God Is With Us

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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what this sign of emmanuel means for us

GOD IS WITH US… 18Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19Joseph, her fiance, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

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Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

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Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mad About A Christmas Tree Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 28, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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A sermon on Jonah 4 about how petty we can become when we focus on other things rather than the mission of the church

Notes for Sermon 7/27/2003 Jonah 4:5-11 Introduction: The lady who got mad about the Christmas tree. WBTU: A. Read Jonah 4:5-11. B. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad about a vine. C. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad at God for Jonah’s mission was a success. D. Jonah’s mission. No, it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

based on 117 ratings

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Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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