Sermons on December 25:

Christmas Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 28, 2021

"God WITH Us"

December 25, 2021 I had to think about this sermon for a minute because Christmas is not my favorite holiday. And here’s why……. I started getting Christmas catalogues in September – showcasing all the stuff my loved ones would be unable to live without – UGH! In early October the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23, 2 Corinthians 1:20, John 1:18, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message Of Christmas.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 17, 2013

This is a sermon for Christmas that is based on Luke 2 and explores the question of whether we still realise we need saving today. Peace with who? Salvation from what?

The message of Christmas Christmas Day Sermon Wendy Gravolin. Luke 2:1-20. Introduction On Monday night I was listening to the news when I heard that all of the hotels in Bethlehem are booked out. This made me wonder what it would be like if Jesus was born in December 2008 and what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Not My Favorite Christmas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Pause and imagine Joseph explaining everything to his parents. “Yes, mom, as I told you earlier. Mary is a good young lady, and we didn’t do anything. She is “with child” because of the Holy Spirit, and I didn’t lay a hand on her. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise you it’s true.”

No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of Our Hearts On The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 24, 2023

This message asks the question: what was the state of the world on that first Christmas Eve, and what was the state of our souls before we first believed?

Advent 4 - Love - The State of our Hearts on The Night Before Christmas What is Christmas really about, anyway? Why, a few days after the winter solstice, is there this day that every year is celebrated with Santa and reindeer and Christmas trees and Ivy and presents galore. Our culture would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Point Towards Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 14, 2020

Prophesies in Isaiah 61 look forward to Jesus, John talks about him indirectly. We should always be pointing at Jesus

When does Christmas start? ======================= When does Christmas start? Is it when the first adverts appear on TV? Immediately after bonfire night? The start of Advent? The 1st of December? For us Christmas starts in June, because that’s usually when our main holiday is, and we’re looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Crooked Answer To A Crosseyed Question Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The Crooked Answer To A Crosseyed Question How Jacob’s Deception Fullfilled God’s promise of Genesis 25:23 Given in response to Rebeka’s Question of Genesis 25:22

There is nothing more disconcerting than a wormy apple to a hungry eye. Some apples look very good on the outside but when you bite into them you discover it’s full of worms. But others are more obvious in their contents. Sometimes you can look at an apple and see through it’s bruises and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Defeats The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2020

Second Samuel 5:17-25 shows us how God protects his kingdom.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Life of David,” we have come to the point where David was anointed king over Israel when he was thirty years old. This was, in fact, the third time that David was anointed as king. The first time was about fifteen years earlier when the Prophet Samuel was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope That Overcomes The Horrors Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 17, 2013

As Christians we have hope! 1. The hope of God's protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of Godly purpose (vs. 13-14 & 19-23). 3. The hope of God's prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

Hope that Overcomes the Horrors of Life Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 26, 2012 *We had a great Christmas yesterday, with all 3 children home, plus Katie's husband Wes. Mary pulled out all the stops to make sure that everything was just right, and it was. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians 1:15

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 21, 2001

Have you noticed the enemy has as number one on his agenda, to prove that God does not exist.

Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter January 21, 2001 Have you noticed the enemy has as number one on his agenda, to prove that God does not exist. Of course he knows that God does exist, but he does not want us to know. So he goes to and fro across the face of the earth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Francis on Nov 28, 2005

In the middle of winter, we need Christmas, but in our spiritual winter, we need Jesus and all he brings to us.

Always Winter, Never Christmas Isaiah 64:1-9 Charlie Brown says that Christmas is at the top of a long hill, and I think that’s a pretty good description of how Christmas seems when you are young. I know it was that way with me. December 25 was the most highly-anticipated day of the year as far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hollow Day, Holiday, Or Holy Day?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 10, 2012

WHile much of the world awaits the arrival of Christmas as a Holy Day, those who deny its real significance seem bent on insisting that it is just another holiday.

Hollow Day, Holiday, or Holy Day? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of Bethlehem a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: Stand Guard!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011

May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

“HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011

Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Challenge Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION IN THE MOST COMPASSIONATE WAY POSSIBLE. THIS SERMON LOOKS AT SOME ISSUES THE CHURCH FACES IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: TELL THE JOKES ABOUT LITTLE HARRY AND PETER, TWO CHILDREN WHERE ONE IS INTRODUCING THE OTHER TO HIS CHURCH: 1. ONE JOKE IS ABOUT HOW LONG THE MINISTER SPEAKS 2. THE HONOUR ROLL AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH NOW I REALIZE THAT THESE ARE OLD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist