Sermons on First Christmas Morning:

Christmas's Jesus: Savior, Christ, Lord

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 16, 2013

The angel of the Lord announced to the shepherds, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." Those three titles are the subject of this Bible study.

Jesus: Savior, Christ, Lord Chuck Sligh December 15, 2013 TEXT: Luke 2:7-11 – “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2025

In this sermon, we explore three priorities that will help us live a life that pleases God.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2025! 1. It is hard to believe we are halfway through the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year and that is the case for a number of reasons. 3. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 1:7-8, John 1:16, 1 Peter 1:13, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 3:11-12, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All I Want For Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 2, 2018

All I want for Christmas is peace. This message was preaches just prior to serving communion on Christmas Eve.

For the last 4 weeks I have been preaching on the topic: All I want for Christmas is. And then I named a different item each week. By now you must think I can’t make up my mind. First week I said all I want for Christmas is a Savior. I think that is what the OT prophets would have said. Next I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1. Always Winter And Never Christmas” Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Series on the Narnia Movies. - discussion about the fallen nature of our world and the hope we have in Jesus

“Discovering Nania – 1. Always Winter and Never Christmas” Gladstone Baptist Church – 29/1/06 pm On 26th of December, the classic book “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” was released into the cinema’s as a movie. If you haven’t seen it yet, it is worth a look. <From Hal Seed’s Sermon> C.S. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas- Part 2 " The Star" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 11, 2017

Part 2 of our Christams series' Preaced at our community service

Community Christmas service Church of the Nazarene, Grand saline Texas December 10, 2017 6:30 PM “The star” More years ago than I want to admit Back when Patti and I were very young and newly married We decorated our first Christmas Tree as a married couple With hand me down Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021

Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 13:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005

There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Unwarpped His Gift?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 8, 2008

From the time God created heaven and earth He had a plan. His plan included a “Gift.” After the creation of humankind 4,250 years passed before the “Gift” was given.

‘Have Your Unwrapped His Gift?” John 1:1,14 From the time God created heaven and earth He had a plan. His plan included a “Gift.” After the creation of humankind 4,250 years passed before the “Gift” was given. The promise of the gift was stated in Genesis 3:15 after Adam and Eve yielded to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 16, 2019

People see Christmas through the eyes of history. The participants of the Christmas story saw Christmas through different eyes for they did not know the end of the story. This sermon looks at Christmas through Mary’s eyes.

Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes Series: Christmas Through Their Eyes Chuck Sligh December 15, 2019 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prince Of Christmas Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 18, 2003

Jesus- Prince of Christmas-Prince of Peace Sermon #3 of series Characters of Christmas This sermon speaks to how the days surround Jesus’ birth were anything but peaceful and so are our lives at times but Jesus brings the needed peace.

Jesus- Prince of Christmas-Prince of Peace Luke 2:1-14 In Isaiah the Bible calls Jesus our Prince of Peace. And most assuredly ....He is just that Isaiah 9:6 says For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2007

Learn the story behind the writing of the famous carol and the points of application from the message of the carol

Everyone loves the Christmas carols! Today I am starting a series of messages based on the stories behind the writing of the carols, and the message in the carols themselves. Take your hymnal and turn to hymn 98. The first carol we shall study is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”. Look down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005

Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Everything You've Heard About Christmas Is Wrong

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 18, 2008

Exposing the myths of Christmas in a lighthearted way

As you can see from the title of the sermon this morning, I’m going to attempt to overturn much of what you believed to be true about Christmas. Over the last several years I’ve become convinced that God created me to combat conventional wisdom. Why? Most of the time conventional wisdom is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist