Sermons on Commercialization Of Christmas:

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2010

Christmas Eve message that looks at why God came through Christ.

The Face of God Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas Eve 2010 What does it mean that God showed his face among men? It means he loves us (John 3:16) It means he wants to be with us (Matthew 1:23; Slide Merry Christmas. We are glad that you are here this evening to worship Jesus, the Christ as you begin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Over...or Is It?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Dec 23, 2010

Just because December 25th has come and gone, does it mean that Christmas is over? It isn't over for the Christ-Followers.

Christmas Is Over…Or Is It? OPEN: Well…….today is the day after Christmas. I found this poem that you might enjoy. 'Twas the Day After Christmas 'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, Every creature was hurtin', even the mouse. The toys were all broken, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - A Story Glazed Over

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011

Let's put aside our familiarity of the Christmas story, and dig in with an open heart and mind to the message at hand.

2010.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC Revisiting this old story, with an open mind and heart. Listen and don’t glaze over. There is more than meets the eye when we delve in. Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 I don’t know who to give credit to for this message. I had read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Orchestration Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2009

It may seem like Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were at the mercy of innkeepers and emperors, but, in retrospect, the birth of Jesus amplifies God’s control and involvement in the entire matter. God is strong and in control.

God’s Orchestration of Christmas (Luke 2:1-7) 1. This story broke this week from the United Kingdom: " LONDON (Reuters) – Gone are the days of shepherds in tea towels and tinsel-clad angels. Britain’s competitive parents are forking out on luxury pashmina shawls and velour dressing gowns to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ’s Christmas Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2009

Jesus isn’t the reason for the season - YOU are!

“Christmas 2009” December 20, 2009 Revelation 2:2-11 2At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. 4Surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-11

Denomination: Holiness

Shine Christmas Eve 2009

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 17, 2009

A sermon that attempts to use a modern approach to Christmas eve

Shine .The common candle for years has been the traditional symbol for christmas. Choirs sing by candlelight and Christ the light of the world is lauded as the baby who became the saviour. Angels from heaven bathed in a sky lit by the glory of the Lord worshipping and praising God. It reads like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If This Was Your Last Christmas

Contributed by Troy(Pastor) Dingwell on Dec 19, 2009

A message about God speaking to each of us and asking what if we were to know that this was to be our last Christmas, and would it change our thinking and attitude.

I sat and watched a Christmas show on Tuesday night and thought how emotional do we become when we sit and see human nature affecting us. I thought about every Christmas that we celebrate from when we were kids to now as adults. For many of us the Christmas’s we grew up with probably did not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Congregational

Please Open Before Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 21, 2009

God has given you a Christmas Present that he wants you to open BEFORE Christmas! Don’t wait!

PLEASE Open Before Christmas John 3:16 What do you want for Christmas? Just ask any member of my family. I am the hardest person in the world when it comes to Christmas presents. No, I am not a “Bah-hum-bugger”, nor am I unappreciative of what anyone gives me. I just rarely have anything that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is A Light: Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

Christmas Eve Candle Light and Carols Service

There is a Light Christmas Eve Candlelight Service PREPARATIONS: The advent wreath with the Christ candle lit is in the center of the congregation. Candles for each section People come in the dark, candle-lit sanctuary as an instrumental prelude is playing. INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE Piano plays ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Story (His Star)

Contributed by Larry Moore on Jun 19, 2009

A close look at what the "star" described in Matthew 2 actually was.

A Christmas Story His Star Today we’re going to look at another "part" of the Christmas story. A part that is mentioned in passing and grossly misunderstood. The story of the Christmas Star. It may seem like I’m totally lost in the scripture that we look at today, but if you’ll bear with me I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Merry Christmas In 129 Languages

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 7, 2008

My wife Marge and I have been in many different countries during the Christmas season. As we pray for you to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we thought it would be nice to send this Christmas Greetings I had sent to me via email in the following

Merry Christmas in 129 Languages My wife Marge and I have been in many different countries during the Christmas season. As we pray for you to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we thought it would be nice to send this Christmas Greetings I had sent to me via email in the following multitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008

This message is about how we are to be like John the Baptizer and simply point people to the true light, Jesus. The message has illustrations from Rick Warren, Hannity and Colmes (their interview with Rick Warren) and the Salvation Army bell ringers, etc

In Jesus Holy Name December 14, 2008 Redeemer Text John 1:6-8 “Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?” “It’s the largest celebration around the world each year. Other holidays get a single day, but Christmas gets an entire month. During the Christmas season, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Themes For Christian Living

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Dec 10, 2008

Things we see in the Christmas message should be a daily part of Christian living

Note - This outline is original in content and context. Any resemblance of this outline with other material on this website is coincidental. CHRISTMAS THEMES FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING MATTHEW 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE BIBLICAL ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS A. How many people believe in the reality of the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What Are You Looking For This Christmas?

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008

A message designed to make listeners aware that God wants to reveal himself to them this Christmas in a way that just might surprise them.

Before reading today’s text I want to give you a little background or context. The passage takes place on the Temple grounds about 40 days after Jesus’ birth. Joseph and Mary have gone to the Temple for a couple of reasons. First, it was customary for a family to dedicate their first born son to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Presents From Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2008

Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other