Sermons about Christmas Travesty

Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

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The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

12 Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2006

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The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the history behind the songs hidden meanings.

Mini Sermon - Christmas service Dec. 17, 2006 The 12 Days of Christmas! Introduction: Note: This information is all from the website: http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html Thesis: The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas According To The Shepherds

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 19, 2006

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The story of the shepherds teaches us what Christmas is really all about.

One night many years ago, a shepherd named Benjamin was keeping watch over his flock. It was a night that began like every other. Little did he know that this night would change his life forever. The sky was unusually clear that evening. Benjamin never grew tired of looking at the night sky. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Characters & Images Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006

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A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Jesus For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 22, 2006

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The truth that we receive or reject Jesus in every choice we make must replace the idea that receiving him as Lord and Savior in a one-time event (i.e. baptism, church membership or sinner’s prayer).

Visual/Sensory Illustration(s) Pictures from A Christmas Carol movies Clips from A Christmas Carol movies Chains – actual chains hanging around or pictures; perhaps sound clips of rattling chains IDEAS for Other Illustrations Quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens IDEAS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Melancholy Christmas

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006

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The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Reflections On Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2006

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THIS SERMON HAS TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS NAMELY 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING

TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING THE MESSAGE TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas: What's At The Centre?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 28, 2006

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An all-age Christmas Day talk based around a game of Pass the Parcel with 7 points all relating to the 7 layers of the parcel! This was written with not-yet-Christians in mind.

Christmas - Luke 2: 11 (an all age talk) A father was chatting with his daughter one afternoon in the early spring and asked her what she might want for Christmas. The young girl gave it some thought and then replied that she would like a little brother. By some fluke of date alignment, sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Ready For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

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A look at how to prepare for the coming of Jesus from the teachings of John the Baptist.

I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of buying a weed eater if the price was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 7, 2007

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This is a pre-Christmas message.

The Night Before Christmas Text: Malachi 4:1-6 1 The LORD Almighty says, "The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. The arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw on that day. They will be consumed like a tree – roots and all. 2 "But for you who fear my name, the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Christmas Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

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A Christmas Message.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Calming The Christmas Jitters

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

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All of us as Christians can agree that Christmas is supposed to be a happy and joyful time of the year. However, Christmas for many people is a time of great frustrations and fears. According to our text, fear involves punishment and has torment. All of u

Calming the Christmas Jitters Text: Luke 1:26-33 (KJV) 26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came in unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defending And Upending Christmas

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005

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A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Gifts For Christmas

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 16, 2002

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A Christian’s Christmas wish for the lost of the world is that they may receive these 3 gifts; but they are not gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

THREE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Luke 1:68 INTRO. The text is taken from the prophecy of Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. [The story of John’s birth; the prophecy of the angel to Zacharias in the Temple (Luke 1:13-17).] So Zacharias knew that his new born son was to go before the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68

Denomination: Baptist

What If At Christmas Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001

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Sermon Deals With A Number Of What If The God Of Scripture Was Like Santa Claus.

What If Psalm 14:1-7 John 3:16-21 What if there was only one God at Christmas instead of two, would it change the way that we view Christmas. Would it change the way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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