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After Christmas - Then What? Series

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Dec 28, 2018

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Those in the true ancient story of the first Christmas were forever altered by it and their lives centered around the One whom it is all about.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRISTMAS? Matthew 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 360 days till Christmas! What happens after Christmas? - sounds, lights, music of Christmas are over - decorations put away in boxes/tubs in the garage/attic - programs, company parties and gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 1,345 views

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

| 123 views

Jesus brings joy into our lives at Christmas

All I want for Christmas is Joy! Assorted Scriptures Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 Choose Joy? A few years ago, I attended the GC2 Summit at Wheaton College. This conference specifically focused on pastoral mental health and I’m thankful that we are having those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

| 5,153 views

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

Characters Of Christmas: Mary Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

| 10,058 views

A look at Mary's place at the manger.

Have you heard words like this before? There is no way. This won't work. It's impossible. I can't do it. I can't handle it. I can't keep going. I'm not gonna’ make it. Those words sound familiar to anybody? They are the words of defeat and pessimism and yet they are words that all of us do battle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

All I Want For Christmas Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

| 88 views

Wise Men still seek the Savior

All I want for Christmas is Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-24-2025 Harry It was the biggest night of the year in a little town called Cornwall. It was the night of the annual Christmas pageant. All the children get to try out for the roles in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come Let Us Adore Him Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2007

based on 11 ratings

| 28,912 views

The old Christmas Carol declares, “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, o come ye, o come ye, to Bethlehem.” Christmas is about welcoming Christ, worshipping Christ, and witnessing for Christ.

COME LET US ADORE HIM: THE WELCOME, WITNESS AND WORSHIP OF CHRISTMAS OPENING TEXT: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Christmas Gift We All Need: Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 22, 2008

based on 24 ratings

| 43,684 views

Jesus is the one Christmas gift we all need. And the gift we receive from Him, continues to benefit us forever.

What’s the best Christmas gift you have received? Have you ever received a gift that has changed your life? Or a gift that has inspired you and affected your future? When the actor Nicolas Cage, was a young boy his father gave him a little Pinocchio for Christmas. Being a boy, he was a little ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 21, 2003

based on 141 ratings

| 16,001 views

What did God have in mind by giving us the first Christmas?

A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped around the room ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 8,550 views

Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

God Lying In A Manger

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Dec 24, 2020

| 1,698 views

This is a Christmas Eve homily that focuses on God's ultimate plan for humanity. The primary message is how God, in Jesus, share with us his true image. The challenge is for each of us to bear that image as he transforms us from the inside and lived out in the world.

God lying in a manger! Celebrating Christmas should not be viewed as an event, we should view it from the perspective of a process. Christmas, as reflected in my Christmas series, Reliving Christmas, began with God. Our introduction to God is found in the creation story—God is eternal and existed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Mark 1:7-8, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Kind Of Christmas

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 6,149 views

In light of 9/11 and other events closer to home, this Christmas will be a different kind of Christmas for many, if not all. This sermon focuses in on the hope and promise in the birth of Jesus.

#120 11/26/01 Luke 1:26-38 Bibliography: I want you to pause and think with me for just a moment. Here in the last few weeks of 2001, lets look back over this past year, and reflect. We began with a down turn in our economy. In January, February, and March, households in Grace paid taxes on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

A Maiden's Christmas Song

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 6,301 views

Joy, gratitude, and mercy, are a part of our calling as Christians. We often do more this time of year, but our calling extends beyond the Christmas holiday, our calling is a part of our lives every day. I can’t help but think that Mary didn’t just sing

At the turn of the 18th century, Christmas could be a very dangerous time for ordinary common folk like us. Back in those days, it was customary for bands of young men to go door-to-door, demanding food and drink and in exchange provide a song for the household’s entertainment. If nothing was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018

based on 4 ratings

| 9,083 views

This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas As A Little Child

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 16, 2011

based on 2 ratings

| 3,562 views

A Christmas sermon that looks at the meaning of Christmas and the deeper implication of the holiday by seeing how we can learn from the child, learn as a child, and witness about the child.

(Portions of this sermon are based on the sermon by Deffner, Donald L., “Christmas as a Little Child,” Sermons for Church Year Festivals, CPH, St. Louis, 1997, pg. 36- 40.) Introduction In the book Mrs. Miniver, the author, Jan Struther, described her family’s Christmas. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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