Sermons on first christmas morning: showing 586-600 of 172,519

The First Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005

Paul’s first missionary journey is a model for our own missionary endeavours in the modern world. God continues to call us to preach the gospel for thesame reasons as he did Paul.

Why do Mission? One of the questions often asked by Christians over the last 30 or so years has been the question, "Why should we still be sending people out to preach the gospel to other nations and cultures?" Sometimes the question is asked in a slightly more negative way: e.g. "Do we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Anglican

A Secret No Longer Sermon Vii: First Things First Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

"What matters most" must be the focus of our attention in times of trouble, as folks pause and interrupt their lives to consider and perhaps reset priorities. It's time for making the things of God top priority!

FIRST THINGS FIRST During a time of crisis in my ministry, a veteran minister - who had served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta - took me by the hand and said, “Cheer up, Charles, things are going to get ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-13

Fear Not

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

I am sure that you would agree with me this morning that if I would say that the birth of Christ is the gladdest event of history, I repeat that, the birth of Christ is the gladdest, most joyful event of history.

Fear Not Sunday A.M. December 19, 1999 Luke 2:1-15 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Not Worry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage us to trust in God's provision, put Him first in our lives, and not to worry about our needs because He cares for us and knows what we need.

Good morning! We're about to dive into a message that I believe is going to resonate with each and every one of us. It's about the worry that tends to creep into our lives - the anxiety that sometimes feels like a heavy weight on our shoulders. But as the beloved Christian author Max Lucado once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: God First

Seeking God's Kingdom First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's Kingdom and righteousness over earthly pursuits, and seeking alignment with God's desires and attributes.

Good morning, beloved. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by our brothers and sisters in Christ? We stand here, not by our own strength or merit, but by the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. It is this same grace that has brought us together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seek, First

A Perfect Christmas - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2021

For many people, this will be their first Christmas without their husband or their wife, or a son or a daughter, or a father or a mother. For I have good news for each of you: this child will bring Eden.

It seems many of us are searching for joy this time of year. Let me show you… The top five Christmas songs according to Billboard Charts for this past week were: 5) Mary Did You Know by Pentatonix 4) Rockin Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee 3) Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms 2) Hallelujah by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Us Peace

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 27, 2004

This message is for the First Sunday in Advent and looks to both the First and Second Comings of Jesus as The Prince of Peace as portrayed in Isaiah Chapter 11.

JESUS BRINGS US PEACE --Isaiah 11:1-11 Today begins the Season of Advent, the four Sundays that lead up to Christmas Eve. Advent presents us with a twofold ministry. The noun comes from the Latin verb meaning “to come” and points to both the first Coming of Jesus in His birth, crucifixion, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Is In A Name Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

the first in our advent series

What is in a Name? I have stated before that I was going to do a sermon series for the month of Thanksgiving and then for the month of Christmas and so today we begin the series for Christmas. In doing so we will explore and celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means coming. . Christians know and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Christ At Christmas And Always Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 8, 2013

To truly keep Him as our focus, we must start by truly worshiping Christ. What can we learn from those who worshiped Christ at the very first Christmas?

Keep Christ in Christmas Worship Christ Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Well, here we are. December 2013 and the Christmas season has started. But in a lot of places in our country, I am not sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Others First : Going Beyond Singing Joy To The World , During This Christmas And New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 27, 2020

This is the time when we sing Joy to the world and be happy about it. But is there something more we are expected to do? Before the Christmas Spirit wears off and before New Year resolutions are made, let us commit to Put others First

Putting Others First Romans 15:1-3, Philippians 2:1-4 This morning, permit me to ask you to do an exercise. Please do pardon me if you feel uncomfortable doing this exercise. We have distributed a piece of paper and pens to all of you. I would like you to think for a moment and write down all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3, Philippians 2:1-4, John 10:10, Matthew 25:40, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 20:28, John 13:1, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We See What Isaiah Saw? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 3, 2002

What Isaiah saw that we need to see about Christmas. First in series.

The Old Testament prophets were sometimes called "seers" because they were able to see things from God to be shared with others. Much of what they saw dealt with current events. But much of what the prophets saw also dealt with the future. Many times, like in today’s text, God dealt with a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

What A Trip! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 1, 2005

First person narrative of a wise man; Worship is our appropriate response to Jesus.

WHAT A TRIP! Matthew 2:1-12 S: Magi C: Worshipping Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WORSHIP First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Seek Jesus. • Be changed by Jesus. • Worship Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 26 December 04 AM What an adventure! My companions and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Ready For This! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 13, 2004

First person narrative of Simeon; those who seek Jesus will find Him.

AM I READY FOR THIS! Luke 2:22-35 S: Simeon C: Seeking Jesus Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: THOSE WHO SEEK JESUS WILL FIND HIM. First person narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Have eyes of faith. • Jesus will be found when you are looking for Him. Version: ESV RMBC 12 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

First Thank God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007

Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist