Sermons on Christmas Traditions:

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Message Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2021

The Message from god was so important, that He came down, as Jesus, to deliver it Himself. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

The Miracle of the Message Hebrews 1:1-3 Sermon Series: The Miracles of Christmas Rosemont Baptist Church, December 5, 2021 SERMON SERIES [THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS] If and when we think about all the miracles that Christmas truly is, Jesus, as the very person of God, coming into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The World Right Again

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

Mary had pretty impressive understanding of what God was doing as she treasured in her heart the thoughts about the baby in her womb

This morning we’ll continue following the Christmas story through the eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus, an amazing young woman. Think with me about what must have been going through Mary’s mind and the emotions she felt in the early months of her pregnancy with Jesus. She had seen an angel who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-36

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33, Luke 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Christmas

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. The Christmas season is an opportunity for the church to present Christ to the world. It is one time when people seem to be more open to listening to the good news of Jesus Christ. And so, as churches, we invite those beyond our walls to special services and concerts and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wonder Of Christmas

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

A Christmas outline

The Wonder Of Christmas Isaiah 9:6 1. The Wonder of Love! - John 3:16 2. The Wonder of Life! - John 10:10 3. The Wonder of Peace! - Rom 5:1 4. The Wonder of Joy! - Luke 2:10 5. The Wonder of Forgiveness! - Mat 1:21 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Animals

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

Jesus was born among animals, and they play a more major role than we realize in the Bible.

CHRISTMAS ANIMALS based on Luke 2:1-20 By Pastor Glenn Pease The angels, the shepherds, and the wise men, along with Mary and Joseph, dominate the scene around the Christ-child, who gave the world the gift of Christmas. But animals also play a role in the greatest story ever told. Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Animals

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 2, 2000

Lessons we can learn from the animals associated with the Christmas Nativity

Introduction: Luke 2:7 1.The Christmas story is surrounded by greatness: a)How about the astronomical witness of the star. b)How about the angelic witness of the heavenly host. c)How about the earthly parents of the King. 2.How about the role of animals at Jesus’ birth? a)Animals also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000

A sermon about the good news we have in Jesus and being prepared

The beginning of Christmas. Mark 1 - 1 - 8 Ever got a puncture and found that the jack handle is missing? Ever tried to undo a nut and found you don’t have the correct spanner ? Ever set out to bake a cake and found you don’t have any eggs? I once turned up at a track meeting only to find I’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Angel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000

An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Redemption For Christmas?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000

No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: *other

Awake To Christmas

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000

Disappointment can be followed by discovery and renewed dedication.

AWAKE TO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS "When Joseph woke, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him..." (Matthew 1 : 24). Matthew’s Gospel indicates that Joseph went to bed with a problem on his mind! A problem that exercised his mind greatly, that is, what to do about a pregnant fiancee! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Holiness

Authentic Christmas

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 22, 2000

An authentic Christmas will be accompanied with a "Fear of the Lord."

An Authentic Christmas Luke 2:8-9 And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

The Christmas spirit is many things.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burlap Christmas

Contributed by Merv Birky on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas Service message/meditation.

MRB Beth-El 2000-12-24 Burlap Christmas – Luke 2:1-20 I. God appearing in human form not unique to Christianity. A. Whether eastern mystery religions, Greek mythologies, African nature religions, the “gods” often show up looking like humans. 1. Often as a trick rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite