Sermons on Christmas Stockings:

Who Is The Christ Of Christmas?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 23, 2012

Matthew gives us important facts concerning the Christ of CHRIST-mas: How He came (by a miraculous, virgin birth); who he was (both fully God and man, and thus a suitable substitute to die for our sins); why He came (to save us from our sins).

Who Is the Christ of Christmas? Chuck Sligh December 18, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Matthew 1. INTRODUCTION Christmas is a wonderful time of year… • It’s a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christmas In Danger Of Extinction?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2012

My all-age talk for Christmas Day 2012. Using an illustration of the extinction of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle I ask people to think about the future of the Church in England. Will we listen to the leading authority in our Church and take action?

Since 2009 nights on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean will never be the same again. On 26 August 2009 the sound of the Christmas Island Pipistrelle was recorded for the last time. Since then there has been silence. The tiny animal was 2 cm in length and weighed less than a £1 coin. At the start ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas: Miracle Or Myth

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 24, 2012

The Birth and Life of Jesus are not based on "blind faith" alone; it is also clearly placed Historical fact.

Christmas: Miracle or Myth Matthew 1:18-24 Several weeks ago, a huge sign was posted above a nightclub on Wall Street in N.Y. by a member of the American Atheists. The sign included Santa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Christmas: Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

During a time of great pressure during Ahaz reign over Judah God promised a sign of deliverance. That sign has its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Christmas promise. Immanuel, God with us.

Intro: God has a promise for every pain, pressure, and problem we face. Ahaz and the southern nation of Judah was in a very pressing situation in this passage. The northern kingdom of Israel ( Ephraim) and the kingdom of Syria (Aram) had formed an alliance to resist Assyria to the northeast. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012

New Birth, god's Love, Life in Christ

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS John 3:1-21 Introduction: I’m not sure what your house looks like this morning, but my living room is filled with toys, open boxes of clothes, cast aside ribbons and wrapping paper. Yesterday morning the Burdette house was filled with excited screams, laughter and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes It Christmas

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

If there was not a light hung, a decorated tree oe a single gift given would it still be Christmas? Does Christmas have to be limited to a single day in the year? Why do we often hear the expression I am not in the Christmas mood?

• If not one single light is hung, or a tree decorated, or a gift given would it be Christmas? • Does it hath to be Christmas only one day a year? • Why do we often hear the expression I am not I the Christmas spirit or it just does not feel like Christmas? What makes it Christmas? There would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The King That Missed Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

Don’t be so preoccupied with Christmas that you miss Christ.

The King That Missed Christmas December 2, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be so preoccupied with Christmas that you miss Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 2 Introduction : Herod the Great! Herodium was tall enough to be seen from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon For Christmas Day

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Celebrate Christmas

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we are going to look at the familiar story of the wise men coming to see baby Jesus. Although months after Christ’s birth, they share a place in historical first Christmas. From their part of this story we see how we need to celebrate Christmas.

How to Celebrate Christmas - Get them talking: How does your family celebrate Christmas? - Christmas around the world Illustration: Replacement Santa Text: Matthew 2:1-12 The “wise men”, or Maji, were the ancient equivalent Jedi Knights – superb knowledge of math, science, astronomy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Jewish Perspective On Christmas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This outline is loaded with both scripture references and insights. It looks into the minds of the Jewish teachers of the Law, and what they were looking for in the Messiah.

A Jewish Perspective on Christmas. Pastor Eric J. Hanson Intro: The Gospel writers presupposed a lot of knowledge which people no longer have today. They clearly wrote from a Jewish perspective. Who is Jesus Christ?: John 1:1-18 Pre-existence- Public Ministry the “Word” (Logos) John was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 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 the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have An Audacious Christmas

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 30, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent

Jack Shea, writer and theologian shares his thoughts about how to send out Christmas greetings. Shea writes: “Some Christmas I am going to send out a Christmas card that will look like this. On the cover there will be three images. The first image will be a star brightly shining but it will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Personal Touch Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2008

Christmas wasn’t just a historical event with a message wholly unrelated to its reader. It is a personal message from a personal God to you. It reveals something about you.

This is a brief message shared at the Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. There is a special blessing in the Christmas message which is often missed by many. • The birth of Jesus is not simply an interesting fact of history and wholly unrelated to your present life • Christmas has to do with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible