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Advent 2014 Part 4 - Christmas Sunday Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2015

The birth of Jesus is a tiny part of the plan of salvation and yet it is a gigantic step in that it accomplishes the incarnation. Have we gotten the priorities reversed in the church as well as in society?

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Real Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2017

CHRISTMAS IS GOD WANTING TO BE WITH YOU! To go with you to your work, to your house, to be a part of every aspect of our lives. God yearns for relationship, fellowship with us.

THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS INTRO HUMOR: CHRISTMAS FIREMAN 1. A man visited a small Mississippi town. There was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered him. 2. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon V: Ponder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

We were not there when Christ was born, crucified, laid in the tomb, raised from the dead but Mary was there. She pondered "these things" - as should we, and exclaim as did she: "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON V: PONDER! “But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19) Once the angels had announced to the shepherds the good news of great JOY which shall be to all people, the Bible says they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Experience The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Sullivan on Dec 26, 2024

This is a narrative sermon based on the first Christmas Day.

Church, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I want to share a story to reflect on that first day when Jesus entered the world. Let’s go back 2000 years, to the land of Judea. Imagine being in Bethlehem the day Mary and Joseph are about to arrive into town on their donkey. They were tired, thirsty, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

The Road Where Hope Returns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus walks beside discouraged hearts, opens the Word, breaks the bread, and turns despair’s road into the path where hope returns.

Introduction — When Hope Walks Beside You and You Don’t Know It It is late afternoon on the first Easter Sunday. Two travelers walk the dusty road westward from Jerusalem toward a village called Emmaus. Seven miles, Luke says — not far, but far enough for grief to stretch every step. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 119:130, Isaiah 53:4-5, John 20:29, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Coming Of The Messiah Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2008

1) The Elements, 2) Reason and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming.

When was Jesus born? No, not on December 25. Though Christians had adopted that date by A.D. 336, Christ was born “when shepherds watched their flocks by night.” In other words, most likely in the spring. And no, He wasn’t born in the year 1 A.D. The Bible tells us that Herod the Great ruled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

Christmas According To Matthew (Part1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 20, 2020

Because God is with us, we don't have to live in fear, we are understood at the deepest level, and we can have our sins forgiven.

Immanuel - God with Us Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-20-2020 Losing Baby Jesus Churches that have a nativity has been finding that it is hard to keep up with baby Jesus. Several churches had their baby Jesus stolen last year. This year, they plan to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Positions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004

Christmas: Jesus, our first Christmas gift is viewed from his seven unique positions as he seeks to rescue us from ourselves and place us in the position God created for us--a blessed member of his family forever.

CHRISTMAS: 7 POSITIONS OF CHRIST The Eternal Gift of God John 1:1-13 + Today, we continue to unwrap our first Christmas present. JESUS—whether the baby in the manger or the man on the cross—he is the same God… totally revealed and absolutely expressed in the same person. However, he is viewed from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Celebration Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 3, 2001

A Hanging Of The Greens Service

IN CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS A Hanging of the Greens Program Narrator: Welcome to our celebration - We have gathered here for a joyous celebration of a holy season leading up to a holy night: the night of our Savior’s birth. We are here tonight not only to decorate our church, but to tell once ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Faithful Hand Maiden

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Mary’s faithfulness

4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "The Faithful Hand Maiden?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Redeemed By The Son To Be Sons

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2011

What a marvelous family Jesus was born to bring us into! What a blessing to know God as our Father! A) Rejoice in your Father's plan B) Call out by your Father's Spirit C) Anticipate your Father's inheritance.

Text: Galatians 4:5-7 Theme: Redeemed by the Son to Be Sons A. Rejoice in your Father's plan B. Call out by your Father's Spirit C. Anticipate your Father's inheritance Season: Christmas 1a Date: December 26, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Redeemed By The Son To Be Sons

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2011

What a marvelous family Jesus was born to bring us into! What a blessing to know God as our Father! A) Rejoice in your Father's plan B) Call out by your Father's Spirit C) Anticipate your Father's inheritance.

Text: Galatians 4:5-7 Theme: Redeemed by the Son to Be Sons A. Rejoice in your Father's plan B. Call out by your Father's Spirit C. Anticipate your Father's inheritance Season: Christmas 1a Date: December 26, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Far From Home

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2008

This was my Christmas Eve Sermon for 07, looks at various people who were far from home on that first Christmas

Christmas Far From Home Christmas Eve 2007 For most people Christmas is a time to spend with family. We enjoy the social aspect and the re-connecting with one another. There are gifts and cards, emails and Christmas letters and food. Whenever people get together at Christmas there is always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Christmas Song

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 18, 2007

The first Christmas song was not sung by a hip-hop artist or a famous rock star, but was sung by the Heavenly Host on a Holy Night.

The First Christmas Song By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Luke 2:8-14 Praise the Lord and Merry Christmas. In two days we will be celebrating Christmas the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On tomorrow night children will try to spy wondering if reindeer really know how to fly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic

You Cant Fool God Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We think we are so smart, we think we are able to pull a fast one on God. No we cant, God will find out, and we will have to deal with the consequences

Acts 5:1-11 You Can’t Fool God Introduction A. Let me make a disclaimer here B. I do not like this passage C. Now John 3:16 – I like that, it make me feel good D. I like Romans 8:31-38 “What can separate me from the love of God?” E. Boy if that isn’t encouraging I don’t know what is F. Then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance