Sermons on Holidays Civic:

How To Handle Holiday Stress

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

By looking at the story of Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha we find what is really "needed" during the Christmas holiday season.

December 6, 1998 INTRODUCTION A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heating Up The Holiday Season

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2001

There are things we can do to heat up or spruce up our Christmas holiday season.

HEATING UP THE HOLIDAY SEASON INTRO.- Lights, camera, action. These words could well characterize this time of the year. It’s a time for bright lights, cameras (picture-taking), and action. Lots of action. Lots of coming and going. What’s your favorite thing to do this time of the year? DO YOU ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Honesty Takes A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jan 7, 2002

Someone has said, "Honesty is the best policy." This sermon will show that honesty is the only policy.

Recently, a story broke in the media concerning George O’Leary, who had just been appointed as the new football coach at the University of Notre Dame. Some untrue statements were found in his resume that forced him to resign his new position. What a tragedy! The old-fashioned virtues of honesty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prescription For Overcoming Holiday Stress

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it.

PRESCRIPTION FOR OVERCOMING HOLIDAY STRESS The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it. In spite ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy That Lasts Beyond The Holidays

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 25, 2003

Most people throw out their Christmas joy with the wrapping paper and the tree. Where does one find Christmas joy that lasts?

Luke 2:8-20 JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS Luke 2:8-20 CHRISTMAS JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS There once was a small group of people – separate from the rest of the world. While the rest of the world was gathering together with family and friends, having a good time, eating and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Meaning Of The Thanksgiving Holiday

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

What is Thanksgiving all about? What role did God play in the founding of our nation? Discover with me the amazing way God was personally involved in the early days of our nation.

What is Thanksgiving? Introduction: The Bible tells us that God takes personal interest in the rising and falling of nations and kings. In fact He sets up and tears down nations according to His Divine will. He most often shows Himself strong in behalf of His people when they have reached the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Feast Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The Jewish spiritual new year began 15 days ago with Rosh Hashana (Regathering) (Year 5775; Palindrone which means it reads the same backwards & forwards; ie., level, civic, radar, solos.)

The Feast of Tabernacles October 8, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Jewish spiritual new year began 15 days ago with Rosh Hashana (Regathering) (Year 5775; Palindrone which means it reads the same backwards & forwards; ie., level, civic, radar, solos.) 1 5 ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heartfelt Happiness Hones Historic Holiday

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 18, 2007

Being thankful is not a Biblical option-it is a command. As I look at my situation in life from the past, to the present to the future-I want to obey this command and I have reasons to so do.

PSALMS 95:2 HEARTFELT HAPPINESS HONES HISTORIC HOLIDAY I. HERITAGE: A. Home. B. Hardiness. C. Hedges. II. HIATUS: A. Health. B. Happiness. C. Homeland. III. HOPE: A. Heaven. B. Harvesting. C. Hallowedness. “Thanksgiving” is an unique American tradition. While we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2

Denomination: Methodist

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

Doing Good Works This Holiday Season

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 10, 2021

Just because we are not saved according to our works doesn't mean that we shouldn't be concerned about pursuing a life of good works in full obedience to God's Word.

Topic: Doing Good Works This Holiday Season By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Introduction: Just because we are not saved according ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

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

"The Holiday Season Stress Factor”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 19, 2001

Martha is a classic example of how we undertake projects for God with good intentions and blow them all out of proportion. Sometimes the things we set out to honor God with we end up dishonoring God with.

“The Holiday Season Stress Factor” Luke 10:38-42 Intro: I was reading this past week an article titled, "Christmas Pressures." In it they gave these statistics. · 80% of the families interviewed (80 families in all) experienced stress at Christmas. · 83% of those interviewed experienced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Pass The Gravy-Serving Others At The Holidays Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

How many of you have watched the television show, "Cheers"? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also consistently been at the top of the ratings. What accounts for this popularity? Inspired writing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, James 5:9

Denomination: Baptist