Sermons on Commercialization Of Christmas:

Looking For Jesus

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 18, 2011

From Abraham to Isaiah to Thomas to today, Faith is the key ingredient to our salvation. Is Christ in your Christmas?

2011.12.18 where is your faith?  Looking for Jesus.  William Akehurst Wheels in motion or grinding to a halt? Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.  Have you ever hit a wall in your faith?  Everything seems to come grinding to a halt. Sometimes it's hard to get the wheels back in motion again. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Cradle To The Throne

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 25, 2011

If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time.

FROM THE CRADLE TO THE THRONE* Matthew 1:18-23 Big Idea: If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time. Matthew 1:18-23 18 This is how the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Gift For Those Who Need Purpose Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the first sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of purpose.

We all have the desire to find that unexpected gift for those in our lives. We want to give a gift that causes their eyes to light up and causes them to say, “Wow!” It’s a quest that so many embark on each year at this time. We know that by giving joy to another, we will in turn receive joy. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift For Those Weighed Down With Guilt Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the third sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This looks at how Christmas gives a gift that helps relieve the burden of guilt.

How many of you have ever felt guilty? Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, “The Scarlet Letter,” is an intense tale of passion, love, guilt, and revenge. It involves the struggle between two men and their love for one woman. In this novel, Hawthorne exemplifies the effects of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Manger - John 1

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 31, 2011

Consider for a moment this miracle of the manger and the astonishing claims made regarding this child. Into the humblest of circumstances Jesus is born. His mother is an ordinary, young girl named Mary. His birthplace is a stable, a barn in a small, obscu

Christmas Sermon- The Miracle of the Manger - John 1 Scriptures: John 1:1-5, 9-14 Introduction John's Gospel describes for us in beautiful and poetic imagery this miracle of the manger. (Read John 1:1-5, 9-14) I. Astonishing claims Could He be who He claims to be? Consider for a moment this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Will Be Your Peace

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

Where does one find peace in this "unpeaceful" world?

HE WILL BE THEIR PEACE Are you happy with your life? Is your life exactly the way you would like it to be, right now? If there was one thing you could change about your life, what would it be? If only, some people say. If only I had a different job, or more money - then I would be happy with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanks For The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Jesus is the gift

2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. This is the time of year when we are concerned about choosing just the right Christmas gifts to give to the special people in our lives. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" Have you ever received a gift that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Seasons

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 7, 2010

A Christmas sermon from the angle of Vivaldi's four seasons.

Poets and artists have always been interested in depicting the seasons of the year. There’s a beauty known only to each season which engages and sparks the imagination to creativity. In 1725, Vivaldi composed his most known work The Four Seasons, the texture of each concerto resembling its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace At Christmastime Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

Peace, I believe, is something that we all want, something that we all need in our lives. And I also believe that God wants us to be AT peace as well.

December 6, 2009 – PEACE at Christmastime One of America’s greatest poets was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The year 1860 found Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and elated over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signalled the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Be Your Peace

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Jesus is your peace. Nothing else works.

HE WILL BE THEIR PEACE When will everything be OK? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You’re sitting on the couch, watching the news. You see that the economy has gotten a lot of attention lately. Banks are getting bailed out. Car makers are begging to get bailed out. So many ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Peace

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 8, 2010

This is a Christmas message that talks about receiving God

THE GIFT OF PEACE Luke 2:8-14 Introduction I love Christmas time…it’s the most wonderful time of the year I love to listen to the old Christmas favorites and to sing along with them I love spending time with my family and remembering all the special times we’ve shared And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Savior, Christ, Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

When the angels appeared to the shepherds, they announced three of Jesus' attributes.

Introduction A Introduction Story B In our text we see two of Christmas’ most familiar players: Angels/shepherds. 1 The history of angels surrounding Jesus is recorded with great detail in Scripture. a As Jesus made creation (Heb. 1.2) angels shouted for joy (Job 38.7) b Ministered to Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Visit Of The Magi"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2010

3 spiritual principles we get from this visit

“The Visit of the Magi” December 19, 2010 Matthew Chapter Two 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-23

Denomination: Holiness