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Christmas Theology

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 10, 2011

The amazing theology of Christmas includes paradoxes like the Incarnation, and this theology is worth our prayerful pondering at Christmas and always

Christmas Theology TCF Sermon December 12, 2010 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Wonder" Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2011

First in Christmas series. This message discusses the "wonder" of Christmas compared to the "wonderING" if God really cares.

The “Wonder” of Christmas: A Contrast Between Zechariah and Mary Luke 1:5-20; 26-38 November 28, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Well, it’s the Christmas season, and it’s pretty obvious all around, isn’t it? I love the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Truth Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is a fresh look at the basic truth of Christmas and also teaches practical application of that truth.

The Truth of Christmas Luke 2:1-21 Over the years Christmas has become so commercialized that today I would like to re examine the Biblical truth about the birth of our savior a recent article I read on the CBS NEWS website said that Americans spend an average of 66 billion dollars on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Christmas And Culture

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that pe

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Courage

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

The message of Christmas calls us to a lifestyle of courage

Christmas Courage Selected Passages December 8, 2013 Morning Service One of the central messages that flows through the birth narrative is one of courage. We don’t necessarily think about courage when it comes to Christmas but without courage there would have been no Christmas. Courage is at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Babe

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 10, 2013

describes five things about the Christmas Babe

“The Christmas Babe” December 8, 2013 Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Travels

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 14, 2013

So many were led by the Holy Spirit to make the trip to Bethlehem to celebrate the first Christmas. Where are you at on your journey to worship the King of kings?

Christmas Travels (Journey to Bethlehem) Micah 5:2-5 2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. 3 Therefore will he give ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message Of Christmas.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 17, 2013

This is a sermon for Christmas that is based on Luke 2 and explores the question of whether we still realise we need saving today. Peace with who? Salvation from what?

The message of Christmas Christmas Day Sermon Wendy Gravolin. Luke 2:1-20. Introduction On Monday night I was listening to the news when I heard that all of the hotels in Bethlehem are booked out. This made me wonder what it would be like if Jesus was born in December 2008 and what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas: The Gift

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 18, 2013

A short talk for Primary aged children (aged 4 to 11 years) and their parents and teachers. Every year I'm asked to give a short Christmas message and this is my December 2013 text although I will also ad-lib!

Knock, knock! Who’s there? Wayne! Wayne who? A Wayne in a manger. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Hanna! Hanna who? Hanna partridge in a pear tree! Knock, knock! Who’s there? Doughnut! Doughnut who? Do not open until Christmas Day! Who thinks I like Christmas? Oh yes. Who thinks I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-18

Denomination: Anglican

The First Christmas

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 19, 2013

FULL CHRISTMAS STORY ABOUT JESUS BIRTH AND WHAT IT MEANS TO US

“THE FIRST CHRISTMAS” Luke 1:76-2:18 1. The PURPOSE of God REVEALED to Mary-Luke 1:31-33 • Think of how intimately personal was this Relationship 2. The PROBLEM for God RAISED by Mary-Luke 1:34 • How shall this be, seeing I Know not a man? 3. The PRAYER to God RECORDED of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ Is Christmas" Luke 2:1-14 After Jesus was born, He was wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a manger. A manger, of course, is a feeding trough from which donkeys, horses, and other animals eat. I don't know about you, but when I think of the manger I picture it made out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

A Messy Christmas

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 26, 2013

The Christmas story encourages us with the truth that even though our lives and homes may be ‘messy’, Jesus delights to visit us and bring us hope, joy and peace.

A MESSY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SONG: Amy singing “O Holy Night.” OPENING: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Christmas can be a stressful time for people. • Stress = a force or a pressure that strains or deforms. • One of the things is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Christmas Eve service

Waiting for Christmas Introduction- We have gathered tonight to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To some, no matter what they are going through, they will make Christ first and tonight they will in their own way pledge their allegiance to Him. To others, Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas For Everybody!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

God’s favor is not exclusive. God doesn’t play favorites, but offers His mercy to all who will receive Him. Let’s look at some thoughts about God’s favor, His good will toward men.

Christmas for Everybody! Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2012

The coming of the Messiah was the “hope” of the Israelite people for thousands of years. John the Baptist’s father Zechariah described 5 facets of their hope that was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Christmas brings home these five wonderful hope

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 1:67-74 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family was on their way to the hospital with their 15-year old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride they talked about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the teenager asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-74

Denomination: Assembly Of God