Sermons on Christmas Symbols:

Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 7, 2012

Christmas Billboards Point In The Culture War's Direction

Christmas is the time of year when the thoughts of most Americans grow to be at their most devout. It is increasingly the time of year that the avowed despisers of the Almighty are at their most disrespectful. Before now, the most culturally embarrassing thing to come out of the wastelands of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Father’s Gifts At Christmas: The Visit Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 22, 2013

The Gifts of God the Father at Christmas surely give us reason to wish others a "Merry Christmas".

The Father’s Gifts at Christmas: The Visit Luke 1:67-75 When we receive “good news” we love to share it, especially when it comes to children and family. Because of Zacharias’ disbelief upon the news that his aged wife would have a child, Zacharias ability to speak was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Prophecies: "His"Story Written In Advance!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2013

To bring to the fore that Adonai God was in "full control" during the First Christmas time.

CHRISTMAS PROPHECIES –“HIS”STORY WRITTEN IN ADVANCE Some years ago during Christmas time, the womenfolk of our Church went to a reasonably distant Departmental store to buy gifts for the widows/orphans/Sunday school children of our Church. When, they came back it dawned on one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

Don’t Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 25, 2015

Advent 1 (B) Christ is more than a baby born in Bethlehem, He is King of all. We should not confine worship of Christ to the holiday only, nor failure to recognize Him as more than just a baby, but as God and Lord who will return as Judge.

“Don’t keep Christ in Christmas” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Thanksgiving is over, and Advent is here. But our Gospel reading today presents us with Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent 2014 Part 4 - Christmas Sunday Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2015

The birth of Jesus is a tiny part of the plan of salvation and yet it is a gigantic step in that it accomplishes the incarnation. Have we gotten the priorities reversed in the church as well as in society?

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas 1914- Peace In No-Man's Land Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 8, 2013

“Peace on earth” is a familiar Christmas greeting. However, it is as elusive today as it was 2,000 years ago. Did Christ then fail in his mission in coming to earth?

Today is the second message in our series, “Christmas Through the Ages.” Today, we travel back 99 years to 1914. I chose 1914 instead of 1913 because 1914 was a monumental year. APRIL 15, 1914 marked the sinking of the Titanic. In July and August the nations of Europe declared ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

See what Mary saw when she looked at Jesus.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through MARY’S Eyes” Luke 1:31-33 & 2:6-7, 19 Introduction: Show pictures of optical illusions. What do you see? Today we are beginning a series of sermons that will help us see Christmas through the eyes of various people. When we see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through Joseph’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

See what Christmas was intended to be as you see what Joseph saw and experienced.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through JOSEPH’S Eyes” Luke 2:4-5; Matthew 1:24-25 Introduction: What does Christmas mean to you? If you ask the average person it probably has something to do with presents, family, trees, etc. Stevie Wonder recorded a song entitled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

[Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Ii "Christmas Trees And Nativity Sets”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 6, 2023

Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.

In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Lutheran

The 3 'fear Nots' Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2023

Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds were all told by angels to "Fear Not." Many times our lives -- even around Christmas time -- involve fears. But God gave us Christmas to bring sweet peace & joy!

THE 3 FEAR NOTS OF CHRISTMAS Lk. 1:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house; I searched for the tools to hand to my spouse. Instructions were studied and we were inspired, In hopes we could manage "Some Assembly Required." 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Christmas Magi

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Message - His Name Is I/Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

The great fact Christmas shouts out is Immanuel. It means God is with us, with us in all those good and difficult situations. We look at some issues here where all through Life God is with us. He is the fullness of the Deity - with us forever. This is a Christmas message. GOD WITH US.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - HIS NAME IS I/EMMANUEL TWO EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S APPEARANCES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first part of this message, there are scripture readings I have put into the text. [A]. THE FOURTH MAN IN THE FURNACE Daniel 3 – {{Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-25, Genesis 32:24-30, Isaiah 7:10, Isaiah 7:14-15, Isaiah 8:8-9, Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:20-25, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"all I Want For Christmas Is A Savior

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

In the OT there were many prophecies that were written down and these prophecies are like promises. They both tell us that something is going to take place. Over 300 prophecies were given to us in the OT concerning the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“All I want for Christmas is a Savior” Micah 5:1-2 and Isaiah 7:14 It is hard to imagine that Christmas is now less than a day away. Technically Christmas will arrive in about 6 hours. It’s now past that time when people ask the question-hey-what do you want for Christmas? I read this week about ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist