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Christmas Candle Light Service

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020

Glory To God In The Highest

Christmas Candlelight Service Rev. Timothy and Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Luke 2:1-20 Welcome/Prayer: Pastor Fellowship Time Offering Scripture Reader Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Of The First Christmas-Joseph Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2020

Joseph is really the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He did have a crucial role to play, and best of all, he obeyed God when he was told to do something. Joseph, we salute you!

Introduction: Joseph, the husband of Mary, could be called the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He was a just or righteous man, he obeyed the instructions he received from God, and he also obeyed the command or decree from the Roman emperor when he was told he had to go to Bethlehem, home of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:21-24, Micah 5:2, Hosea 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Grinch That Tried To Steal Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 24, 2020

Hold your Head up the Lord is here.

As I sat in my living room during one Christmas holiday, I remember watching with my family the story of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” And this played over and over in my mind, how this was not just a cartoon, but this was reality. Trying not to spoil our family time, as I sat there and thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas That Wasn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021

The first Christmas was the Christmas that wasn't--at least in Jerusalem, the city that the Great King and Messiah came to save, and to rule from. Pagan visitors from far away had to tell them of the great thing that had happened in their midst.

Back in November, Jeanie and I received a newsletter from an organization called SAT-7. SAT, I assume stands for satellite, because that is the means by which they broadcast the Gospel via television programs into Muslim dominated countries in the Middle East. SAT-7 is the largest provider of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15, Numbers 24:16-17, Daniel 9:24-26, Romans 6:23, John 1:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Do Not Be Afraid (Christmas Message)

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Jan 2, 2021

Christmas is not a message about Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Star, Mary, Joseph or Manger neither it's a topic to discuss about it's date or the hot topic to debate in television. It's about God sending his Son Jesus Christ for you and me in fact for the whole world.

Greetings of the seasons in the sweet name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I am grateful to God for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Christmas is not a message about Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Star, Mary, Joseph or Manger neither it's a topic to discuss about it's date or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

What made these men wise? They were seeking Jesus. Do you seek Jesus today?

From the Spiritual viewpoint “what made these wise men wise? We ask the question and seek to answer. In the answer we hope to see what will make us “wise men”. Wise men still seek Jesus, few seeking today. Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23, 24-26. Many are preparing for the Christmas day without any thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 111:10, James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Part Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ty Silva on Apr 4, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

Introduction 1. MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! 2. It’s great having the children here with us today! 3. When you think about Christmas: There are so many parts of Christmas – a. music b. parties, food c. decorations, lights d. nativity scenes, gifts 4. They are all wonderful parts of Christmas, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 2 A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

A study of the Psalms of Christmas, will lift our minds and hearts out of our traditional response to the Advent season, by lifting us into the heavenly perspective and purpose of what this season is all about!

I’m going to begin today’s message by having us read the 2nd Psalm, and after the reading we will pray, and I’ll explain why we are in this text this morning: Psalm 2 (KJV) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Retaining The Childlike Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2021

To grow old and still retain the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas, with God’s help, quit complaining about your own problems. Instead, celebrate what God has done in sending us His Son, and share it with as many people as you can.

A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Two Days Before Christmas Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2021

When Zechariah has an opportunity to perform restitution to God for his lack of faith, he writes boldly on his tablet the words of the angel, “his name shall be John.”

Homily for Two Days before Christmas December 23 Today our Evening Prayer antiphon recognizes Jesus as "Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people," and begs Him to come set us free from our sins. So we return to the story we began a few days ago, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-60

Denomination: Catholic

Outline For The People Of Christmas: Zacharias

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 11, 2021

This incident in the life of Zacharias is, strictly speaking, not a part of the first Christmas story. Even so, his son, to be named John, was the forerunner of the Messiah!

Text: Luke 1, selected verses Introduction: Zacharias was a priest, married to a woman named Elisabeth, but they had no children. Humanly speaking, there was no way for them to have a child, but God intervened, and gave them the child they so desperately wanted. Although these events took place ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Reasons To Celebrate Christmas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 14, 2021

Your father and mother may have abandoned you, your spouse may have deserted you, but your God will never desert you. Your future is secure in Christ no matter what hurt, pain, or temptation comes your way.

It’s Christmas Eve, and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: The Best World News

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 19, 2021

We live in a world filled with problems and if there is anything this world need, it is good news.

Topic: Christmas: the Best World News By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: (Luke 2:10-11) “I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord”. Intro: We live in a world filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christmas Message: Peace Of God

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 20, 2021

Christmas, or coming of Jesus into the world, brought us peace in three ways. 1. Jesus brought us peace with God. 2. Jesus brought us peace with our own self. 3. Jesus brought us peace with others

The Hebrew word for peace is Shalom. Shalom is used as salutation by Jewish people at meeting or parting, meaning ‘peace’. Shalom means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity. Shalom doesn’t mean ‘absence of problems’ or ‘absence of trouble’. Rather, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Isaiah 53:5, John 14:27, John 16:33, Philippians 4:7, Romans 12:18, Acts 24:16, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Questions And Service At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2021

Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth including an at-home service from Luke 2:1-40.

Prelude: Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth in Luke 2:1-40. Questions What does the word Christmas mean? It literally means Christ’s Mass, or the Mass of Christ. Mass ...read more

Denomination: Baptist