Sermons about Christmas Sorrow

The Exchanged Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 13, 2007

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Like the Wise Men of old, we come to the Savior and present ourselves to Christ and leave with inner treasures that will last throughout eternity.

THE EXCHANGED LIFE Matthew 2:1-12 ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WE GENERALLY ASSOCIATE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON is the exchanging of gifts. When I was a boy we celebrated Christmas twice---once with my immediate family of six and the other at my paternal grandparent’s home. The exchanging of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Confidence In God's Competence Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 14, 2004

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God will fully complete in us the salvation that was provided through the coming of Christ.

As we have thought about the meaning of Christmas, we have said that Christmas is all about God bringing salvation from sin to us through the person of Jesus. That through Christ, God has carried out a plan to bring sinful men and women, boys and girls, into a personal love relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 22, 2003

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Part 4 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Explores the birth of Christ and why it is so important.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? (Series 4 of 4) A Savior is Born INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

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How do we deal with the absence of peace on earth in light of the Christmas message?

I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day December 28, 2003 Do you ever feel a little let down after Christmas? I remember as a child, after all the presents were opened and the turkey was eaten, you looked around and thought "Is that all there is?" I think the world sometimes says that about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Hope And Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 16, 2002

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May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.

Sermon for 12/15/2002 Peace, Hope, and Love Introduction: Show the congregation the Christmas card from Marie Vencill. WBTU: A. Christmas cards. B. We are sending out a Christmas letter. Thesis: May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day The Angels Wept

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 6, 2007

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A look at the role of angels, especially as they ministered to our Lord during His earthly life. Part of this sermon is in drama form.

The Day the Angels Wept Matthew 1:18-25 WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT ANGELS? Not a lot, but we do know some things that the Bible teaches us about them. For example… o There are a lot of them—millions, in fact o They are very powerful—more so than us o They are mighty warriors—like Michael (see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Help! I'm Not Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 3, 2006

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Preparing for Christmas; using FACT as an acrostic

“HELP – I’m Not Prepared for Christmas!” December 3, 2006 “About this time Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation. (This census was taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Everyone was required to return to his ancestral home for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Mary’s Secret For A Merry Christmas

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 20, 2009

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Mary rejoiced in God, her Savior. That’s where we want our Christmas joy to come from as well. Parts: A. Recognize our lowliness. B. Rejoice in his greatness.

Text: Luke 1:39-55 Theme: Mary’s Secret for a Merry Christmas A. Recognize our lowliness B. Rejoice in his greatness Season: Advent 4c Date: December 20, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Mary_s-Secret-for-a-Merry-Christmas-Luke1_39-55.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Enjoy The Gift Of Life In Jesus This Christmas

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2021

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Jesus is revealed to us as God's gift of love and life.

12.24.21 1 John 4:9 This is how God’s love for us was revealed: God has sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we may live through him. Enjoy the Gift of Life in Jesus this Christmas Every Christmas we usually participate in a white elephant gift exchange of some sort, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man And Woman Who Lingered Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

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Part 4 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. This incredible perspective through the eyes of a man who believed and a woman who worshipped not only gives us a fresh look on the promise fulfilled with the first coming of Jesus but also gives us inspi

THE MAN AND WOMAN WHO LINGERED Luke 2:25-38 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 2:21-39 (NIV) 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Willing Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

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Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: A Willing Heart Luke 1: 46-55 We are talking about the characters from the original Christmas Drama. Those people that God chose to play the roles. Last week we took a good look at Joseph the man who acted as the earthly father of Jesus. This week we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: *other

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002

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Jesus, the Baby who was born to die

DEAD MAN WALKING The specially invited, all-be-it reluctant, audience stands transfixed. Their eyes are focused on the figure the other side of the glass. His gaze fastens on to the woman. Unblinking, he continues to stare at her, seeming to gain strength from her very presence. The tubes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Four Stops On The Way To A Christ Centered Christmas

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 20, 2005

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It seems that Christ is not the center of the festivities. It takes an effort in our culture today to keep Jesus front and center at this time of the year. It is amazing how much Christmas is not about Jesus Christ to many. Most people do not have one s

Into: The picture in Luke chapter nineteen should be familiar to us at this time of year. No matter where Jesus went he drew a crowd. This time of year we see crowds as well. But it is not necessarily because Jesus is at the center. The Christmas season malls, stores, Wal-Mart, even many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

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Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Word Became Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

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This sermon explores the profound mystery and love embodied in the Word of God, as revealed in the opening verses of the Gospel of John.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together, to bask in the love of our Heavenly Father, and to feast upon His word? We are truly blessed to be able to come together like this, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, to uplift one another, and to learn from the Word of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Topics: Christmas

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