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The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Saji Varghese on Sep 1, 2017

This sermon is all about the sharing process of Christmas.

THEME: MEANING OF CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION Today I have an inspiration to preach about the meaning of Christmas. The word ‘Christmas’ represents the combination of two words, "Christ" and "mass." The word means "the mass of Christ." But what does "mass" really mean in the compound word Christmas? ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Surprise Of Christmas

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Miracles Of Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS SERMON EXAMINE SOME OF THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS AND THEIR MEANING FOR US.

MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:10-20 THE CHRISTMAS NARRATIVES ARE A COLLECTION OF EVENTS THAT SPEAK OF JESUS BIRTH, AS RECORDED IN THE BOOKS OF MATTHEW AND LUKE. MARK AND JOHN ACTUALLY START WITH JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE BIRTH NARRATIVES AT ALL. NEITHER MATTHEW NOR LUKE GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2022

In these troubling times, trust the Lord and hope in His promise.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 29, 2022

If you want to see God turn your disappointments into dreams come true, then like Joseph just trust and obey Him.

Dave Barry talks about one of his most vivid childhood memories of Christmas. It was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Armonk, NY. It involved almost all the Sunday School kids, and Mrs. Elson, who had experience in the Legitimate Theater, was the director. Barry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Christmas Perspective

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 30, 2022

Mary and Joseph have different perspectives about Mary's pregnancy

A Christmas Perspective Matthew 1:19-25 & Luke 1:26-38 Good Morning… The dictionary defines perspective as a particular attitude toward or a way of regarding something; or a point of view. I read a story this week about a man named George, walking down the street as he passed a construction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 1, 2022

The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined.

The Peace of Christmas December 4, 2022 The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined. Galilee was under the control of the brutal Roman Empire. When the Romans captured a region or country, they ruled it with marshal law, and levied heavy taxes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow As Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022

Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon For Christmas

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 25, 2021

Christmas is considered by many to be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, usually referred to as: G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher and lay theologian once remarked: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” Matthew 1:18-21 reminds us: “Now the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 16, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon pack on Sermon Central

Thanksgiving is over. We’ve had enough turkey over the last few days to last us until next Thanksgiving. Some of us endured the crowds shopping on Friday. Many of us have decorated our homes with Christmas decorations. We are here officially in the Christmas season. Now, realistically, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

When we think about the Christmas account, those who are familiar with it, we think about bright stars, stables, shepherds, and angels singing. That is how we think about the story.

When we think about the Christmas account, those who are familiar with it, we think about bright stars, stables, shepherds, and angels singing. That is how we think about the story. However, the Matthew account is different. He doesn't go into a lot of details. Listen to how he describes this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherds Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2023

This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey 3. They Knew How to Open their Mouths

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: The S of Christmas – The Shepherds Title: The Shepherds of Christmas Proposition: Intro: This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21, Genesis 4:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Christmas?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 5, 2022

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The Christmas story is the story of the virgin birth. It is a story of spiritual warfare. It is the story of Salvation.

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Many people in the world today argue that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th and that we are foolish to say that He was. First of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Essence Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2022

Jesus went from sitting on a throne to lying in a manger to hanging on a tree. He went from being a king with a crown to a baby with diapers to a criminal on the cross. Why did He do this?

It’s three weeks and just twenty-one days until Christmas. Christmas is so exciting for so many reasons: students are soon to be out of school, teachers are soon to be off from school, and lights are everywhere. Who doesn’t like presents for everyone brimming from underneath a Christmas tree? Andy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 8:56-58

Denomination: Baptist