Sermons on Christmas Travesty:

Waiting For The Messiah

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

Waiting is one of the hardest things we are called to do. And sometimes our expectations get skewed in the meantime.

Passage: Matthew 11:1-6 Intro: There are few things in the human experience as intense as waiting for something. 1. It seems like we spend our whole lives waiting to grow up, for our birthdays, our graduation, our marriage, our kids and our grandkids. 2. and of course, we wait in incredible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Kinds Of Worshippers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Three wise came from east and brought gifts according to their capacities. God blessed them all equally.

Three kinds people groups in the Society - Mt. 2:1-18 By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan 1. Wise men of the East (2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Reason The Angels Were Singin’

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 26, 2016

2,015 Years ago, Angels came singing to shepherds who were tending sheep between Jerusalem & Bethlehem. Why were they singing?

The Reason The Angels Were Singin’ (Christmas Message) Luke 2.10-14 December 20, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Pax Romana (Roman Peace) came in to effect 27 B.C. and lasted for nearly 200 (180 AD) years. 1 It’s been said that this period was the longest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Singing Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 10, 2020

Let us prepare for the birth of Christ with songs of joy and thanksgiving. Let us sing as God’s people with one unified voice. Let us come closer together as God’s children as we sing His praises.

The Hope of Singing Isaiah 35:1-10 There was once a woman who was talking to her parents who had recently retired. Her mother had always wanted to learn how to play the piano, so her father bought a piano for his wife’s birthday. A few weeks later, the woman asked her father how she was doing with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Visible Image Of The Invisible God

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Who was the little baby in the manger we celebrate at Christmas?

“Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God.” Colossians 1:15 (NLT) Who was the little baby in the manger we celebrate at Christmas? Colossians 1:15 says, “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God” (NLT). You’ve heard the phrase that, if you want something done right, do it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15, 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what Is His Name?'

Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 28, 2021

This one question expresses the most vital question of all ages, of all times; "WHAT IS HIS NAME?” The answer is as crucial today as it was the day it was posed by Moses.

WHAT IS HIS NAME? Christmas Eve 12-24-21 Exodus 3:13 (ESV) Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” “This one question expresses the most vital question ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Story Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

How did it feel for God to come to the lowest in society to proclaim his birth. Tell the story from the shepherd's point of view

Feel free to use this however you want, I hold no copyright and you have my permission. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 – 6:00 pm Scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-24 Song: When Love Was Born My name is Cyrus. I want to tell you a story. I am a shepherd and we are great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Friends

Ten Reasons Why You Should Give To The Salvation Army This Christmas Season

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for the Salvation Army and have for the past four years. But I'm very careful about where I donate my money.

The views in this article do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the Salvation Army, it's partners or affiliates. The statements made belong solely to those making them. The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Greatest Gift - An Interactive Christmas Eve Service Outline Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2019

Interactive Nativity Set where individuals bring the figurines to the manager as the Christmas Story is read. Ending with song "What can I give HIM?" leading into an invitation to receive CHRIST.

2019.12.24.Christmas Eve Service. The GREATEST GIFT William Akehurst, HSWC INSTRUCTIONS: This service is done with giving pieces of the Nativity Set to individuals to present and bring to the Manager Scene and assemble together as the Christmas Story is read. The Nativity is set up in the front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:3, John 3:16-18, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up Faithful Men

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Dec 8, 2018

A Men's Day Sermon at Christmas time to encourage Men

Matt 1 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[d]: 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. Faithful Men are often placed into situations that test ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Savior, Lord And Christ Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Dec 25, 2018

Every Christmas we read or see the depictions of a story that has been told and retold for over two thousand years and interestingly there is something spectacular about this child born to us in the town of Bethlehem.

Every Christmas we read or see the depictions of a story that has been told and retold for over two thousand years and interestingly, 750 years prior to the birth of Christ, prophet Micah who prophesied that ‘a Messiah shall be born in Bethlehem’, said that coming ruler is from eternity. (Micah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

What we gather around announces JOY.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series: Joy to the World December 8, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO The most popular hymn of Christmas... "Joy to the world." The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 and as of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give More "Presence" Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2013

How can we get back to celebrating Christmas with less of the stress and yet give even more meaningful gifts that will express our love in greater ways?

Give more “Presence” Slide I want to ask you a question. What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did It Mean When Jesus Came?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus’ birth was the most significant day in history. What made it so significant?

WHAT DID IT MEAN WHEN JESUS CAME? Jesus’ birth was the most significant day in history. What made it so significant? 1) It was the day love was born. John 3:16, “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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A King Became A Baby

Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013

A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist