Sermons on Joseph And Christmas:

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

For me the last several weeks, it seems as every time I read a devotional or prayer or scripture, I am led to Isaiah. And I see something new, and something with new eyes. Been amazing.

Today is part one of a 3-part series titled: Without the manger there is no Cross. We will be heavily in the OT for part 1. We are going to look at some history today. • I know, some of you may perk up, • while others roll their eyes This message has been on my heart for several months now. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

The Miracle Of The Moment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2025

An Advent sermon

Title: The Miracle of the Moment Scripture: Galatians 4:4ff Type: Advent Where: GNBC 11-30-25 Intro: Today is the 1st Sunday of Advent, 2025. There are now only 25 days until Christmas! That’s only 528 hrs! Or, it is 31,600 minutes! And you have to buy X# of presents for # of people, so get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strength To Walk In Victory

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Dec 7, 2025

We are the real overcomers in the world. There is no other hope for people to walk in victory apart from Christ. God desires that we be practical examples of what only true children of God possess.

Learn to walk in victory. Victory is the reality of a successful Christian life, and no one can argue against success! Get practical about your faith in Christ and refuse to accept Christianity as merely a form without power. Our call as believers is to victory. We are the true overcomers of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Zechariah's Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 8, 2025

Based on Luke 1:5-17 - Challenges hearers to consider that God answers the prayers of His children.

“ZECHARIAH’S ANSWERED PRAYER” Luke 1:5-17 FBCF – 12/7/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Laine Kiffin last wk. Lots of strong feelings felt. Lots of strong opinions voiced. Lots of strong words spoken. Some of you already had feelings stir up inside you as soon as you heard his name. Be clear: I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Distant Voice

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 11, 2025

A "distant voice" often correlates to a sound heard from a far-off location, which is faint or unclear due to the distance involved.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet once remarked: “Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness; So on the ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 46:10, Revelation 3:20, Hebrews 3:15

Even There: The Invisible Hand Of God In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

Life sometimes takes us into unexpected places — the mountaintop of success or the valley of failure, the dawn of change or the loneliness of distance. In those moments we often ask, “Lord, are You still here?”

EVEN THERE: The Invisible Hand of God in Unlikely Places Text: Psalm 139:7–10 (NIV) “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2025

When Jesus prayed in the garden, he was praying for the Joy he had given at the first Christmas

The words that were just read, came from the prayer of Jesus, in the garden just before he was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the temple guards. And you’re thinking, that’s a weird advent reading. Maybe, or maybe not. This Advent season your preaching team has been focusing on Gifts from the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Emmanuel – God With Us

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

Every human heart asks one question in times of pain, fear, and loneliness: “Is God really with me?”

EMMANUEL – GOD WITH US Christmas sermon 25-12-2025 1. Luke 1:26-38 2. Matthew 1:18-23 3. Psalm 96 Matthew 1:23 (NIV): "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”)." Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV): "Therefore the Lord Himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift That Keeps Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores the profound depth of God's love, the liberty we gain through Christ, and the promise of eternal life.

Good morning, beloved friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the presence of our Lord. As we step into the sanctuary of God's word, I am reminded of a beautiful quote by Joni Eareckson Tada, "God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace." ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Advent, Christmas Sermon Series

The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014

Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE NAMES FOR CHRIST AS RECORDED IN ISAIAH. IT WAS USED DURING THE ADVENT SEASON.

HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 INTRODUCTION: TODAY BRINGS TO THE BEGINNING OF A VERY EXCITING TIME ON OUR CHRISTIAN CALENDAR. IN FACT MOST LECTIONARIES START THEIR YEAR WITH THE ADVENT SEASON. ADVENT IS A TIME OF PREPARATION. IT’S A TIME THAT WE FOCUS ON THE LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Carpe Diem Seize The Day

Contributed by Oscar Destruge on Dec 29, 2010

The most wonderful treasures of this world are the relationships that we cultivate. The most beautiful gift that you can give to another human being is our time and affection.

Carpe diem Seize the day He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him (John 1:11) December 26, 2010 We’ve all heard the saying: “You don’t appreciate what you have until you lose it.” This happens more frequently during Christmas, causing stress and depression. The running about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Elements Of Advent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020

This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49, Luke 2:10-12, Daniel 9:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Of Course He's Not Safe..but He Is Good! Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 20, 2005

Sermon Three in the series - Christmas was not "safe," and neither is the life of a God-follower. But it is ultimate good!

Christmas in Narnia “Of Course He’s Not Safe…But He Is Good!” Luke 1&2, Matthew 1&2 Romans 8:28 At this time of year, I love going into offices, stores, even schools and hearing music celebrating the birth of Jesus – places you would never expect to hear a gospel message play music that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds At Dawn Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2014

We should emulate the shepherds, and be thankful for their witness.

Christmas Dawn Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; the Lord is God and He has enlightened us.” These words of today’s Gradual psalm are the centerpiece of the Christmas dawn Mass Scripture readings. St. Paul tells us that the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Catholic