Sermons on Light Of Christmas:

God’s Christmas Gift: Fulfilled Prophecy!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Dec 6, 2015

God's gift to man was the fulfillment of prophecy that a Savior would come. All other gifts compared to this pale.

God’s Christmas Gift: Fulfilled Prophecy! Matthew 1:20-23 Kelly Durant Do you every think about gifts? It is the season of gifts this time of year and some of you may have even been out buying gifts before coming here. Every gift comes with an expectation. For example a coworker has an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

What You Didn't Get For Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 27, 2014

In the days following Christmas, many will have conversations about what you got for Christmas. Some stories will be grand, some not so much. Gift categories: gifts that need to go back, gifts that you store/cherish, gifts that you use.

What You Didn’t Get for Christmas In the days following Christmas, many will have conversations about what you got for Christmas. Some stories will be grand, some not so much. I see many pictures on social media that show gifts of all kinds. A friend from Florida bragged on her husband and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

The 3 Wise Men

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Dec 29, 2014

There are a few lessons I learnt from the actions of the three wise men following the message they received of the King born in the manger.

In Luke 2:8-20 is the record of the three shepherds who we oftentimes refer to as the three wise men from the east (Mat 2:1-13). According to Bible record, these three men were the first to be informed of the newborn King and the message was brought to them by an angel that was later joined by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Other Miracle Birth Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 25, 2016

God meets us while we're serving ; satan meets us when we're idle.

Text: Luke 1:5-13;3:1-22;7:18-28 INTRODUCTION A. The Countdown to Christmas. B. The Other Countdown. (1) The world had awaited a Saviour for centuries. (2) The prophets had spoken of a miracle birth. (a) The saviour was to be born. Of a virgin (Isa. 7:14) . (b) The eternal ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Soul Magnifies The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2022

In this message we unpack Mary's song of praise (The Magnificat) found in Luke 1.

My Soul Magnifies The Lord (The Magnificat) OKAY – who here like’s Christmas music? AND IF – you do, when do you start listening to it? DO – you have a Christmas playlist? NOW - this week I went on Spotify, and I found their ‘Best Christmas Playlist’ for 2022 (their top 100). NOW – I have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The 4-Fold Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2015

Jesus was given His name way before He was born.

The 4-Fold Name of Jesus Isaiah 9:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill December 19-20, 2015 Anyone know what an aptronym is? It’s a compound word consisting of the adjective “apt” meaning aptitude and the Greek word for “name.” An aptronym is when someone’s name and occupation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility in faith and reflects on the significance of Jesus's birth and His role as Emmanuel, our Savior.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love, bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. We gather, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, sharing in the joy and peace that His love brings. We are here to seek comfort, wisdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Christmas, Salvation, Emmanuel

Rejoice The Lord Is King

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 18, 2003

Take the whole package and then take the package to Jesus instead of UPS or back to Wal-Mart.

I openly confess that I am a humbug. Indeed, I dread this time of year. I am afraid that Bible College finished off this holiday for me. Once I was told about the paganism, the date, the Mass and such it pretty much turned me off. Sadly, the truth about Christmas is that there is very little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Romans 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 23, 2022

A Christmas Message about the angels song of praise

Glory To God In The Highest In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

‘miracle Grow’ For The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023

how can we 'fertilize' the world to make it the Kingdom of God

Matthew 5:13-20 Unlike some scripture that strikes fear in preachers' hearts, this scripture has way too many topics that someone could use. But I want to strike at the core of what Jesus tells us who we are. But first, I must ask you a question: Has anyone ever told you that you are a pile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12-30, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - He's Coming To Town!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The One whose coming I’m looking forward to this morning won’t be coming from the North Pole & riding in a sleigh. Instead, He’s coming from Heaven, & arriving on the clouds of the sky!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Daniel 7:13-14; 1 Thess. 4:16-17, 5:1-2; 2 Peter 3:11-12; Rev. 11:15, 22:20; Matthew 24:30-44; John 14:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11; James 1:17-18 NCV A. It's Christmastime again! The countdown started well ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 24:30-44, James 1:17-18, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Sunday 2019 - Who Are The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 21, 2019

In the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 we see a grand variety of characters. All who are living can be placed somewhere in the spectrum of characters ranging from Herod to the Magi. Let's examine ourselves to see where we fit into the narrative.

Christmas Sunday 2019 – Who Are the Wise Men? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 14:6, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Nazarene