Sermons on Meaning Of Christmas:

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008

Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners.

Title: Simeon’s Song Text: Luke 2:25-35 Truth: Christmas reminds us that God remembered to save sinners. Aim: I want them to understand and receive God’s salvation. Life? What kind of salvation did God provide sinners? INTRODUCTION There is something comforting about the many lives in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Traveling Light: From God To Israel To The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2008

The prophetic poems of Christmas take us on a journey from heaven to Israel, and then to the world.

Sermon Note Material (sermon follows) Chiasmus in Luke 1:68-79 by Ed Vasicek The four prophetic poems in Luke are not merely random accounts of history (though they are historical), but take us into a direction. In the Magnificat (1:46-55), the theme is that God loves to exalt the humble (like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everything You've Heard About Christmas Is Wrong

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 18, 2008

Exposing the myths of Christmas in a lighthearted way

As you can see from the title of the sermon this morning, I’m going to attempt to overturn much of what you believed to be true about Christmas. Over the last several years I’ve become convinced that God created me to combat conventional wisdom. Why? Most of the time conventional wisdom is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 21, 2008

Exploring the Scriptural message of the carol, "Joy To The World" that we may all embrace this heavenly joy.

“JOY TO THE WORLD” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 4 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/21/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Genealogy Of Grace

Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008

One of major purposes of Matthew’s Gospel is to establish Jesus’ right to Israel’s kingship. this genealogy is not just showing the royalty of Christ but the Grace of God. Four ways Matthew shows us the grace of God.

Title: The Genealogy of Grace Introduction: Most of you know I like to do a little woodworking. Have you ever been sawing a board and run into a knot. The saw blade just grinds its way through and slows it down. Well, Jesus’ family tree has some knots in it. Usually when we read the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Nativity Scene And Peace

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 29, 2008

A Christmas Eve sermon preached Christmas Eve, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran CHurch, Audubon, IA. It looks at the nativity scene.

While the birth of our Savior took place over 2000 years ago, I want to begin our Christmas sermon a little more recently. It’s the fall of 1944. Eduard Kaib, an architecht who was serving as a non-commissioned officer in the German army, had been captured by American forces in combat. Kaib ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 18, 2001

This catchy slogan has appearred on commercial Christmas material for ages. The implications of the statement bothers me. What does it mean? What is it’s implication for us?

The story goes an angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Child Is This--A Child Of Joy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

Many people want to argue about facts and details around Christmas, but Jesus came into the world to bring Joy into the lives of those around him. We experience joy when we take our relationship with Jesus to a higher level.

What Child Is This-A Child Of Joy Genesis 3:1-19 Luke 1:46-55 12-10-2017 We are in part 3 of our series, What Child Is This: We have looked at the Child of promise, the Child of pain, and today we look at a Child of Joy. Christmas is to be about joy, but some see it as a time to argue over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are Allmost There Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 17, 2017

We are almost there - to experiencing the heart of Christmas – to experiencing a miracle laying in a manger, to being touched by the Spirit of Christmas so don’t give up, don’t try to speed it up the miracle, instead cherish the moments that lead up to th

Opening Video Illustration: Christmas gifts Series: Simply Christmas Our goal in this series is to challenge all of us to simplify Christmas and get back to what makes Christmas a matter of the heart – which simply is experiencing Jesus the one born in a stable, laid in a manger, and wrapped in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? (3 Ways To Stop, 4 Ways To Promote The Spirit Of Christmas).

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 21, 2022

The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! I want to give you 3 ways to stop the spirit of Christmas. 4 ways to promote the spirit of Christmas.

What Is The Spirit Of Christmas? Matthew 2:7-12NKJV The Spirit of Christmas moves forward motive free. One purpose and one agenda, Worship the King! From the very beginning of Matthew 2, we will read case and point, Herod had an agenda, “Find Jesus and destroy Him; Destroy a baby! (Satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Came Down

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

When the time had fully come, God sent His Son... A Christmas sermon which poses the question, "How have you received Him?"

Dakota Community Church December 07, 2008 (am) Love Came Down Galatians 4:1-7 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3So also, when we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Just A Sliver Of Light

Contributed by Vincent Waln on Dec 21, 2017

Homily for a Christmas Candlelight Service

Just a few months ago... in August, 1000's of people in this country... my wife and myself included... traveled 100's of miles to be in the path of a couple moments of darkness. To witness a celestial event that occurs… when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, by passing into the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Vantage Point: Mankind Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

Last of four sermons discussing Christmas from the vantage point of major contributors in the story of the incarnation.

Opening Set of Praise and Worship Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Hark The Herald Angels Sing While I’m Waiting Do You Hear What I Hear? Your Grace Is Enough Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle VANTAGE POINT—MANKIND Vantage Point Christmas—Part 4 There is only one Christmas story. It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-31

Denomination: *other

The Four "M's” Of Christmas Part 3 - The Mandate

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 27, 2008

Last of this Christmas series, this one about non-believers imitating the shepherds by checking out the message of the angels, and believers imitating the shepherds by spreading the word about Jesus.

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 3 - The Mandate Luke 2:8-20 December 28, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction It’s now the Sunday after Christmas, and I had originally intended to give this message last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan