Sermons on Joy At Christmas:

Joy

Contributed by Thadius Sales on Dec 23, 2018

We all suffer from seasons of sadness, but that does not mean joy is out of reach. In times of depravity, anxiety, pain and suffering, Jesus Christ awaits us to lay it at his feet so that we may be filled with joy.

Season of Sadness (Headline) Have you ever noticed just how different people act during this time of year? There are some who are typically unappealing the entire year who turn into the most wonderful people to be around. And then there are people who are usually very delightful who start becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy Series

Contributed by Suzanne Wall on Dec 15, 2019

In today's readings, Advent is a promise of joyful disruption.

Joy Last year, I also got to speak for the third Sunday of Advent. But turns out I can’t just repeat that sermon. Last year, the bible passages were about Advent bringing a promise of joyful reconciliation. This year, I’d say the readings are about Advent as a promise of joyful disruption. Isaiah ...read more

Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019

Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Big Reasons To Rejoice At Christmas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 24, 2021

Jesus' birth was cause for lots of rejoicing. But wasn't it a long time ago? Is it still cause for rejoicing for us? It certainly is!

[This is a short sermon / reflection for a short Christmas Day service.] Earlier in the service we reminded ourselves of the Christmas story. Perhaps we thought: that’s a nice story. But does it really affect me? In the Christmas story in the Bible there’s a constant note of joy. Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:32-33, Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Merry Christmas

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 24, 2012

We face the danger of taking the Merry aspect of Christmas for granted.

For most, Americans in particular, Christmas is the most artificial time of the year. Everything about it reeks of artificial, from the fake Christmas tree all the way to our Christmas greeting, “Merry Christmas,” and all the singing of Christmas carols. Few people really mean what they sing. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Joyous Birth Announcement Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2007

A Birth Announcement brings excitement and Joy. Shepherds saw the light, ran to meet Jesus, then shared the news with a dark and lonely world. We are to let our light shine forth and share the Joy of Christmas, Jesus, to those around us.

A JOYOUS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT A Birth Announcement brings excitement and Joy. The Shepherds saw the light, ran to see prophesy fulfilled, and then shared the news with a dark and lonely world. We are to let our light shine forth and share the Joy of Christmas, Jesus, to those around us. KEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon I: Season's Greetings! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

As Christmas approaches and folks say to one and all, "Season's Greetings", let Christians turn the greeting into a gift by adding Isaiah's message: "for unto us the Prince of Peace has come!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON I: SEASON’S GREETINGS Norman Rockwell was one of America’s all-time favorite painters of scenes typical of the warmth associated with the story-book kind of life we all longed for as we grew up. His paintings depict stories that give me a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16

Joy To The World (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 10, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of CHRIST is a message of JOY TO THE WORLD. We have been given instruction to share it with the world around us. Take time to pause and reflect on the Joyous message of Salvation through Christ this season.

2022.12.11. Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD. JOY to the World-Advent William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT – Hope, Preparation, Joy, Love Let us be found faithful as we explore a “mystery” of GOD – HIS JOY 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 12:2-4, Habakkuk 3:18, Luke 2:8-11, John 3:16-17, John 15:11, Acts 20:24, Romans 15:13, Psalm 98:1-9, Psalm 43:3-5, Psalm 51:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009

What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Stuff Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus created all of the stuff of this material universe, and in His Incarnation He became personally involved with the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdom. His goal is to redeem all of His creation from the effects of the fall, so that even stuff is a part of the plan of salvation.

Back in October of 1948, a young pastor and his wife took on the challenge of repairing and restoring an old church. Their goal was to have it done by Christmas Eve. But just two days before Christmas a storm dumped over an inch of rain, and the roof leaked, and right in front of the church the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Joy Overflowing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2022

Joy is the inevitable result for the one who is obedient to the will of the Living God.

“Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Catching The Miracles Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 5, 2005

Many people including Christians, too often focus on the manger, the stable, and many of the other earthly surroundings of the birth of Christ but miss the truths and purposes of God becoming man.

Turn Your Bibles to John 1: 14 Title: Catching the Miracles of Christmas Theme: Miracles of Christmas Sermon Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Miracles are an absolutely essential element in Christianity. If Jesus Christ is not God manifested in the flesh, then our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate Christmas All Year Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

Christmas is great but it has to last more then one day. This message is intended to encourage us to celebrate Christmas all year long by worshipping our Savior every day of our lives.

CHRISTMAS FROM THE GOSPELS, Part 4 Celebrate Christmas All Year Matthew 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 1. Three kings are often associated with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Christmas Did Not Do

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 21, 2013

Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering.

Title: What Christmas Did Not Do Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Truth: Christmas did not eliminate evil and suffering, but it gives us the hope that one day God will eliminate evil and suffering. Aim: hope and encouragement (Outline: lifeway.com, Jeff Griffis) INTRODUCTION Christmas Sunday the pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

What The Light Of Christmas Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009

Today, we’re beginning a new three part Christmas series on the first 7 verses of Isaiah 9. Over the next three messages, we will be looking at What the Light of Christmas Brings, Who the light of Christmas is, and What the light of Christmas Promises.

When the winds got up high this past week, I know that some of you lost power. Fortunately, it was during the daytime and it wasn’t too cold out. But even then, it’s not very much fun to lose power. I’ve told you that when Miranda and I were first married, we lived overseas. And in the Azores ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist