Sermons on Christmas Travesty:

Candlelight Devotional - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2012

A brief Christmas Eve Candlelight Devotional. At the end I also have our program for our special Candlelight service.

The Light of the World Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Devotional December 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION The October 2001 edition of National Geographic had an article on the “Power of Light” with this quotation: Light reveals the world to us. Body and soul crave it. Light sets our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Readings 2007

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 13, 2007

Advent readings. Different from the traditional. Five readings, one for each sunday and one for Christmas eve. Theme: Jesus is our Hope, Jesus has Dominion, Jesus is our Strength, Jesus is full of Glory, Jesus is the essence of Love. Just print and use.

These are a little different take than the traditional advent reading. If you are looking for something different this might be for you. I send out a letter to the persons reading a week before they are to read. With copy in hand, they first read the Scripture, then light the candles as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Candle Ceremony #1 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006

These are readings for the lighting of the Advent Candles.

Advent Candle Ceremony #1 Introduction Each year we prepare for the coming of Christmas. We go about decorating our homes, setting up Christmas trees and buying presents. We look forward to spending time with family and friends. We also prepare in the Church as well. We have the hanging of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2006

This is an Advent Candle Ceremony which includes scriptures, readings and prayers.

Advent Candle Ceremony #2 Introduction: Week One Advent is a time of joyful expectation of the coming of the Lord. It is a time of conversion and renewal, a time of watching and waiting, a time of new beginnings, a time to experience the power of God. It is above all else a time of hope, peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Crazy Dream

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 19, 2010

Story format sermon in special Christmas service with three parts interspersed with scripture reading and carols.

READ -- Matthew 1:18-19 “This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

From The Stable To The Table

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 20, 2010

A sermon for Christmas Eve evening communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / From The Stable to the Table Intro: Many people travel at the holidays to be close to family and friends. It was no different with Mary and Joseph that first Christmas long ago. They were from the area of Bethlehem. The only difference was they were ordered home to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Safe Hands Of God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010

How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call Him Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 28, 2010

Jesus is our Prince of Peace during the storm not just in the absence of the storm.

Long ago a man sought the perfect picture of peace. Not finding one that satisfied, he announced a contest to produce this masterpiece. The challenge stirred the imagination of artists everywhere, and paintings arrived from far and wide. Finally the great day of revelation arrived. The judges ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Love

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings me love to share this Christmas season.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Love John 1:35-42 CHRISTMAS TOP TEN QUIZ SLIDE 1: Introduction SLIDE 2: Series of Advent SLIDE 3: Christmas Traditions Q1: What are some traditions you have at Christmas? Christmas is really about Jesus Christ. While there are many other celebrations during this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Beneath Life's Crushing Load

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 17, 2020

Christ was born in vulnerability. He entered our realm because of our weakness, for only the weak and broken are in need of a savior.

December 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:8-20 Beneath Life’s Crushing Load Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I extend a welcome to all of you who are worshipping with us this Christmas Eve. It’s an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Dec 24, 2019

A short Christmas Eve Devotion written to explain the significance of the Word becoming flesh for us.

THE TECHNOLOGICAL DRIVE FOR PERFECTION Ever since I was a little boy, I have always been fascinated by the steady march forward of technology. I used to love going to the school library and picking up a copy of Popular Mechanics to see what new gadget, or computer, or AI system was being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Titus 2:11-13, 1 John 4:16-19, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God Through Our Tears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017

The Christmas story isn't neat nor tidy. Along with good tidings of great joy come great suffering and sorrow as Jesus enters the world.

Intro: How many of you like Christmas cards? Perfectly cut with just the right saying or Bible verse. The pictures or paintings seem to be perfect. I love the Christmas story because it is in no way like Christmas cards. The Christmas story is not neat nor is it perfect. It isn’t tidy or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah - In The First Person

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

An advent sermon about the life of John the Baptist and his parents as told from his Father Zechariah's perspective

Title: Zechariah - in the first person Text: Luke 1:5-25 and 3:1-20 Big idea: “May our prayers rise to heaven like incense.” It’s been 400 years since we have heard from a prophet. And as a result, things have been upside-down in our nation for far too long. We have long suffered under the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Even though the Innkeeper isn't mentioned in the Bible his is an interesting perspective on what it might have been like

Please feel free to use this however you would like. I have no copyrights. You can put songs in different spots to break it up if you want. The Innkeeper based on Matthew 2 & Luke 2 My name is Tobiah. I was an innkeeper in Bethlehem in Judea almost two thousand years ago, a time when the ...read more

Denomination: Friends