Sermons on Christmas Season:

First In Everything! (A Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Dec 1, 2018

Christ deserves the first place in all things: in our lives, in our families, in our time, in our conversations, in our studies, in our mission and ministry, in our jobs and businesses, in our decisions, and in everything! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: "A Light For Dark Days”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll explore what the light of Christmas - Jesus Christ - can do for our dark days of disappointment, distress, doubt, or depression. Jesus came to light up our dark days and encourage, strengthen, guide, and change us. Don’t miss out on this wonderful time.

Christmas: “A Light for Dark Days” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEOysKCTA7I One of the things I like to do during this season is to look at all the Christmas lights. And although the day after Thanksgiving is the official start for these lights to go up, somehow ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Job 30:26, Lamentations 1:20, John 12:35, Lamentations 3:19-20, 2 Samuel 22:29, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Knowing The Right Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 18, 2001

From the idea that Jesus was born at the right time springs the idea of human timing. What time is it for me right now?

SN122291 Knowing the right time Luke 2:6 Beginning: Does anyone here know what time it really is, really? GMT (Greenwich mean time) is the standard military time all over the world. Pilots refer to it as Zulu time. I love daylight saving time. Gail and I enjoy long summer evenings in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Christmas Series part 1

Hope In an old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip - this conversation takes place. In the first frame Calvin speaks to Hobbes and says: "Live for the moment is my motto. You never know how long you got". In the second frame he explains "You could step into the road tomorrow and WHAM, you get hit by a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Gift

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 27, 2006

Jesus is the best gift we can ever receive

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X Tomorrow morning there will be children waking up at 5:00 a.m., there will be paper flying all around the living room. People will be jumping up and down with excitement over their new gifts. „X It will be a fun time. „X I want you to take a moment to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Or Culture

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2023

Jesus had His birth in Bethlehem, but not His beginning, because He has always been.

Christ the Eternal Word John 1:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill December 2-3, 2023 Are you aware many of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art, Christmas cards, or Christmas carols? Speaking of Christmas carols, sometimes it’s challenging for kids to sing the lyrics correctly. • For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Good Gift/Perfect Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007

A REAL CHRSTMAS CELEBRATION.

GOOD GIFT/PERFECT GIFT INTRO: CHRISTMAS TIME 1: DO YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS? A) CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK B) SECULAR SOCIETY SAYS IT IS WRONG TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. C) SOTRES DON’T HAVE CHRISTMAS SALES ANYMORE, THEY HAVE HOLIDAY SALES POINT: THERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Other

God's Promise Of Counsel Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

God’s Promise of Counsel – The Holy Spirit in Christmas

Sermon Series: God’s Promises to YOU at Christmas Today’s Message: God’s Promise of Counsel Text: Isaiah 9:6; John 14:15-18; Luke 1:31-38 (NIV) Pastor Ken December 3, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does Christmas Change My World

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 7, 2005

Christmas as we celebrate it in America won’t change anything, but Christmas as the celebration of "The Word Become Flesh" will bring us love, peace and purpose in our lives.

How Does Christmas Change My World? Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, John 3:16 and other selected scriptures Theme: The birth of Christ brings love, peace and purpose to our lives Seed: multiple sermons from other pastors and personal study. Purpose: To challenge the listeners to allow Christ into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wonderful Counselor - Mighty God Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Dec 15, 2008

Second in a series on Is. 9:6-7 examining the titles given to Jesus, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR, MIGHTY GOD (Isaiah 9:6-7) I’ve always thought that the naming of children should be taken seriously. As educators, Nelda and I were amazed at the names parents gave some children —names they will live with all their lives. Nelda had a little girl in one kindergarten class ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew 1:18-23 Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 7, 2000

The greatest gift given was the gift God gave when he sent Emmanuel.

- I would assume, that almost everybody here has one of these set up in there home. If you haven’t yet, you probably will at some point soon. Some have real ones, others have fake ones. It all depends on your family tradition. The tradition of my brother-in-laws is to not only get a real tree, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presents Or Presence ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2003

Giving our family presents for Christmas is great ! But sharing with them "presence" is greater !

Presents Or Presence? Matthew 2:1-11 1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 9, 2006

The long awaited Glory of God has been promised throughout history, and in Bethlehem it is begun with the birth of a Baby.

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST 1. Happy Holidays? What is that all about? I want you to be happy this holiday? So the question that I have to ask, is what are you happy about? 2. Are you happy that you are going to have lots of presents under the tree. Is this the time of the year that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible