Sermons about December 25 - SermonCentral.com

The Emperor’s New Grove

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

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The Disney movie "The Emperor's New Groove" sounds like its straight out of the Bible; a story where a king, along with his evil female advisor, desire a new plot of ground. This sermon addresses the slippery slope of envy and coveting.

In Disney’s thirty-ninth animated film, “The Emperor’s New Groove,” self-proclaimed “King of the World” Kuzco (COOS-coh), who had an evil female advisor named Yzma (EEZ-muh), made plans to demolish an entire village to build a new water park. At the highest point of the village he planned on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003

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Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Congregational

It's Almost Here!!!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

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Joseph, the unwilling father of God's child

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we are all waiting wide-eyed for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We all know the story of the Nativity, with shepherds and angels and Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And we can all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Freedom To Preach Jesus

Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 3, 2015

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This was presented around the 4th of July, but it's also a great thought for Veterens Day.

Freedom to Preach Jesus! Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: The Attack on Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941, lasted less than two hours, claimed the lives of more than 2,500 people, wounded 1,000 more and damaged or destroyed 18 American ships and nearly 300 planes. Almost half of the casualties at Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like Christ Or Like Scrooge?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2024

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Like last Sunday, today’s pericope looks at statements made by Jesus not long before His arrest and passion, as Christ focuses our attention on the “last days.”

First Sunday of Advent 2024 One of the most obvious signs that our Western culture was at a crisis point, and sliding or crashing in the wrong direction happened about forty years ago when the Advent season, which begins this Sunday, was turned into a pre-Christmas season. As time passed, it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 25:8-10, Psalm 25:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Luke 21:34-36, Luke 21:25-28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 9, 2021

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Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, who is referred to now by the modern-day name, Santa Claus.

Christmas, Reinstating Santa Recapturing the Heart of the True Saint Nicholas Every year we see American culture feed the flesh and cling to the world view of celebrating Christmas, which is the surmise of misrepresenting a person’s good name. This is especially true of Saint Nicholas, whom is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence #1 - Roadblocks To A Life Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 6, 2000

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Introduction to a series of 10 messages on Excellence. Message one deals with hinderances to living an excellent life.

A Life Of Excellence: Part 1 Road-Blocks On the Road To Excellence Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A Day of Infamy A. December 7, 1941 - 7:55 AM B. 190 Japanese planes from 6 Aircraft Carriers, 25 submarines + several midget subs C. 5 US battleships sunk, 2 destroyers demolished, total of 18 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Response To Hiv/Aids

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

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This sermon explains the adverse effects that HIV/AIDS has on the world today. It also talks about the Christian response towards HIV/AIDS. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Christian Response to HIV/AIDS Yesterday, on World AIDS Day, our Chief Minister, Shri YSR emphasized that all religious leaders needs to spread the awareness about HIV/AIDS – So, I’m following the orders of our CM. World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paying The Bill Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

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This is the 4th sermon in the series "God’s Gift Of..."

Family Worship December 13, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: God’s Gift Of… [#4] PAYING THE BILL Ruth 4:1-12 Introduction: When I was in college at UNM, my roommate Ron and I decided to take these 2 cheerleaders out on a date. Now the idea of taking college ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Identity Theft Protection Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2023

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This is the 177th sermon in the series Action". This is the 14th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#177] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION Ephesians 4:25-32 Introduction: It is predicted that Holiday retail sales, (November and December) will be around $960 Billion this year. 93% of people will make at least 1 of their purchases online; which means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About Christmas

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 15, 2001

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Everything has a crack in it, Christ comes to make all things new.

Christmas Eve Edna Hong’s book, Bright Valley of Love, is the true story of a physically challenged child who found a haven of love. Gunther was born near the end of World War I. His father was away at war. His mother would not care for him because he was deformed suffering from a severe case ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Gift Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

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Christmas is a time of gift giving. Our giving is symbolic of the best gift - the gift of a Savior.

Christmas Eve Service “The Best Gift” Romans 6:23 Dec. 24, 2005 Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive Him. Yet to all who received ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Christmas

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002

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An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-36

Denomination: Holiness

New Year's Eve Communion

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 7, 2007

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This message defines the word communion, and encourages the Christian to examine himself and make things right before the taking of Communion.

New Years Eve Communion Hebrews 10.19-25 December 31, 2000 Communion can be defined in two ways: 1—A sharing, holding of things in common. 2—A close relationship with deep understanding—fellowship 1—Forsake not How can you have communion with God when we don’t fellowship with one another? We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Dangerous Generosity Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 2, 2020

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Jesus said all the law could be obeyed if we did two things – Love God & Love our Neighbor Loving God seems easier than loving people, right? If only people were that easy.

Extravagant Living a Life of Dangerous Generosity December 6, 2020 Luke 10:25-29 NIV “On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29, Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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