Sermons on holiday season: showing 211-225 of 30,060

"You Have Purpose" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You Have a Purpose… I want to begin today’s message with a passage from Psalm 8, to give us some perspective: Psalm 8:3-9 (NLT) When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4 what are mere mortals that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Batteries Not Included #2 Peace Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Real peace is not possible without the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Last week, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. Last, Sunday morning was a perfect example of the excitement of Christmas morning and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, John 14:27, John 20:19, John 20:21, John 20:26, Ezekiel 13:10, Philippians 4:11-13, Jeremiah 6:1-9, Colossians 1:19-20, Jeremiah 8:11, Jeremiah 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Traditions Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

This message reminds us that while the season of Christmas is about a lot of exciting traditions, we must be careful not to cover up the season!

INTRODUCTION 1. The Bible is Always Alive - Regardless of when you read something, it can be applied to your life today. - Regardless of how often you read it, you will receiving something new from it. 2. That’s How God Is! - The best selling book is still the best selling book - It will continue ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Descending Into Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS WILL BE DISCOVERED IN THE INCARNATION OR LOST IN THE HOLIDAY PRODUCTION

Descending into Glory December 19, 2010 Phi 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION The Production of Christmas In 1980 the Crystal Cathedral was dedicated. In 1981 the beautiful living nativity, The Glory of Christmas premiered inside the first all-glass church. The Cathedral seats 2,736 for church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

The difference Jesus Christ makes at Christmas and in your life.

I heard repeatedly on the radio this week that depression is very common during the Christmas holiday. I’m usually not an armchair researcher, but I believe much of the holiday depression comes largely from a wrong focus. For many, the focus is placed on an overweight-white-beard, old man, who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: *other

"The Perfect Gift"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2009

A sermon for the Christmas Season.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “The Perfect Gift” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Have you ever just watched people as they shop during the Christmas season? I was out at the mall this past week and watched people as they shopped for gifts and bargains. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Season The Reason The Gift

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 26, 2023

Contrary to the cliche and tradition Jesus is not the reason for the season. Jesus is the ultimate gift.

The Season, The Reason, The Gift By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This is truly a wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite Christmas songs is “At Christmas Time” by Luther Vandross, I love this song because it is true in so many ways, some of the words are “Ooh, every year at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, Genesis 3:6, Psalm 58:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002

Reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of His names gives the Christmas season meaning.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Our kids’ names (p) 1. Abigail Jo = “Father’s Joy”, woman who cared for David and his men when he was running from King Saul (1 Samuel 25) and later married David after her husband died. Jo is a family name belonging to her mother, grandmother, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason For The Season Is What?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

What is the reason for the season? Salvation!

Our advent series is entitled "Why Jesus? "Why Christmas?" and we have spent two weeks asking, and answering, the questions regarding Jesus. This morning, we look at the second question - "Why Christmas?" Last week we asked the question, “Who Was Jesus?” and one of the answers to that question, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 13, 2001

This sermon is about making room for Jesus in the Inn of our hearts.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:1-7 "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving In Canaan Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: This message looks at two thanksgiving feasts that the Israelites were commanded to observe each year, in remembrance of God bringing them through their hardships in Egypt and the wilderness wanderings.

Many people think of Thanksgiving as a wonderful time of enjoying a long weekend, spending quality time with friends and family, and eating a great home-cooked meal with all the “fixings.” Perhaps some people view it as the start of the Christmas “holiday” season, with an opportunity to shop for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seasoning Your Giving Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Advent week 2 in which changing the way we give has the power to impact ourselves and others for the sake of Jesus

The last time I preached this series I told you about a pair of guys who had exchanged the same pair of moleskin pants for over a decade. Each year they tried to outdo one another with the only rules being they couldn’t damage the pants and they had to use scrap material. I’d left the story with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

Reasons to Rejoice (at Thanksgiving season)

This coming Thursday, all across America we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. It is a day to express appreciation for all the things we are thankful for. What are people thankful for? Smoke alarms, they let you know when the turkey is done. Automatic dishwashers, they make it possible to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving Is Not Just For The Holiday. Genesis 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 20, 2022

This is a message for celebration by being thankful for what the Lord has carried us through. The times of trouble and stress.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational