Sermons on Christmas Reason:

Favor Over Ugly Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

It is at Christmas time when we often see - all at one time - the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. We celebrate the birth of our savior in a dimly lit room with candles and sing Silent Night. Then the next day we are ugly

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER WEEK 2 - Timothy G. Porter Text Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: It is at Christmas time when we often see - all at one time - the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. We celebrate the birth of our savior in a dimly lit room with candles and sing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Splinter

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 25, 2020

Why did Christ come to earth? What message did he leave us?

During the 1000 years between the time of Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, who declared Christianity the religion of the realm and the Reformation and rise of Protestantism an avalanche of religious fervor overtook the European Continent. The rulers of the various countries and city-states ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Adventist

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

There would have appeared to be no contest in a contest between the great King Herod and the little baby Jesus. But Jesus' power of humility and holiness and obedience to God, displayed at Christmas was greater then and continues today.

Our text for this morning is Luke 2:1-7, the story of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. You’ve probably heard it many, many times before. Can there be anything new in it, any way that this ancient text relates to our world today? Let’s see. I encourage you to open your Bible to it as Linda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Shepherds?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

It was lowly shepherds who got the most impressive announcement about the birth of the Messiah. That tells us a lot about the God we serve.

I think the presence of the shepherds has to be one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story. They don’t say much. They don’t do much. But it sure was important to God that they be there for the birth of Jesus. And that says a lot. When the time came to tell Zechariah about the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 57:15

Mary-Did You Know? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary.

MARY-DID YOU KNOW? Part 2 Luke 1:26-38 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Of God Part 4

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Now, we are wrapping up our series on fear. Three weeks ago we looked at Zechariah, a saintly old man who had lived his life with unanswered prayers. Two weeks ago, we looked at Mary. The angel told her not to be afraid of God changing her plans for her l

FEAR OF GOD Part 4 TEXT: Luke 2:8-20 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 1 - Infant Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 29, 2011

Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because He doesn’t show up in our favorite way?

Favorite Jesus Pt. 1 - Infant Baby Jesus I. Introduction I have a lot of favorite things in life. I have a favorite pizza. I have a favorite car. I have a favorite football team. I even have favorite people. And for all of his laughable and stomach turning theology, like Ricky Bobby most of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Announce Christ’s Birth To Nobodies? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011

We would announce the birth of the Christ to the rich and famous. But God chose to announce His birth to people working in the most humble occupation imaginable. Why?

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Operation: Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Christmas series on why Jesus came to earth.

Luke 1:26-38 – Messiah Mission #2: Operation Sovereignty Please turn with me to Luke 1:26-38. This being the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we are continuing our Christmas series I’ve called The Messiah Mission. What was Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth, as revealed in the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A J-U-S-T Man Series

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 7, 2011

Joseph wasn't just any knd of man, but he was a just man.

St. Matthew 1:18-25 Topic: How to be the J-U-S-T Man In Matthew 1:19 it says that Joseph was a "just" man. He was a J-U-S-T Man. So the question that we need to ask ourselves is, What does it means to be a just man? What does it mean to be a J-U-S-T Man? Now according to the dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like Joseph Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2011

God wants you to have: 1. Joseph’s character (vs. 18-19). 2. Joseph’s confidence (vs. 20-23). 3. Joseph’s care for other people (vs. 24-25).

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 2: Live Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 11, 2011 *What is Christmas about? -- Most people will tell you it’s about presents and Santa, lights and trees or days off from work and school. Some will even say that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Star Are You Chasing, Anway?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 11, 2011

The star that some should be following is not always the Star that leads wise men to the King of kings. Take a good long look at what you are following.

Starstruck, Stargazing, or Stardom? What star are you chasing? The Star in the East speaks of: 1.)God's Glory, 2.)His Guidance, and 3.)God's Gift Matthew 2:1,2,7-10 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unbelievable Surprise

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 13, 2011

I. Unspeakable In Its Freeness II. Unspeakable In Its Worth III. Unspeakable In Its Satisfaction

Denise the Menace rushes into the room with his mother standing with her mouth open. And he says holding a big box in his hand we better tell Santa Claus to forget about the train set I asked for. I just found one on the top shelf in dad’s closet. - Sermon Spice “Christmas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Messianic King(2011)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2011

1 of 2. Matthew’s audience is given a telling look at Jesus’ Messianic Kingship. Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King. But Why OR What makes Jesus uniquely such? Jesus is uniquely the Messianic King by...

JESUS The MESSIANIC KING-I—Matthew 1:1-17 Attention: For many, Christmas is about the change of physical seasons. With our sentiments being stirred by specific & secular, holiday songs & stories. White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2011

The Word creates the universe and all that is within it and centuries later he presents Himself in human form as a helpless little baby, all to woo us.

Incarnation Advent #3 Dec 11, 2011 Blackness. Deep, inky, heavy, darkness. The kind that presses in from all sides, crushing, chaotic and formless, and yet powerful. It is not eyes-shut blackness – it is eyes wide open blackness, pupils straining to dilate further, desperate for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist