Sermons on Meaning Of Christmas:

One Baby With Many Names Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2004

This morning we’re going to zero in on four names, given to Jesus, 700 years before He was even born!

Do you 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 line up perfectly, when what they’re called describes what they do. Here are some examples: * Dr. Bowser ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Giving Series

Contributed by Casey Casal on Dec 14, 2005

This sermon is a deeper look at the gifts given to Jesus for his birth

Words of Affirmation: Gift Giving Text: Matthew 2:11 Subject: Giving to God Context: At this time of year...seeing as how it is Christmas I figured this would be the perfect time to talk about the gifts that were given to Jesus so we are going to read the scripture tonight and look at this in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 26, 2007

Is Jesus just a baby in a manger scene that’s taken out once a year? Is He there to give you health, wealth and prosperity? Is He some type of fire insurance? This passage answers those questions about who Jesus really is.

1. Jesus’ relationship to His creation (15-17) 2. Jesus’ relationship to His church (18-19) 3. Jesus’ relationship to His children (20-23) I’m sure many of us have heard the story about the little girl who was coloring a picture in her Sunday School class. It was a pretty picture, but the teacher ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Joy" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

Part 1 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text: vss 1-11) This passage from the second chapter of Luke is one of the most familiar passages in all of scripture; even among the unchurched. We seldom hear these verses read other than during the Christmas season, and even Christians probably seldom see them except when they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Immanuel- God With Us

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 1, 2005

A short Christmas sermon for our Older Folks service

Immanuel: God with us. Matt 1:18-23. WBC Silver Service (for older folks). 1 Dec 2005 Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas time, again? - doesn’t it come around quickly?! But I love it! And I want to tell you, this afternoon: - why I am a Christian. And not something (or ’nothing’ else) - Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Confident Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A new look at the Christmas season

This season should give us confidence in God who loves us and gave Himself for us. Wouldn’t you want to do something great with God? What gives you confidence? Zach’s view: Wanted to please God (6) ...behavior is good ...heart is good Zacharias means "God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Way In A Manger PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores finding direction amidst life's chaos, understanding our spiritual position, and drawing closer to Jesus, our guide and path to God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we, as a family of believers, come together to seek solace, strength, and wisdom from God's unchanging Word. There's a comforting familiarity in these moments, isn't there? In the sacred rhythm of our shared faith, in the collective heartbeat ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Christmas

The Final Preparation Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 23, 2006

Like preparing for Christmas, God wishes to prepare us for Jesus by providing to us a Spiritual Cleansing, a Re-Decorating of the Heart, and an Exchange of Gifts

INTRODUCTION Time is close! Down to the last few moments – “The Final Preparation” for Christmas? What do YOU HAVE YET TO DO to prepare for Christmas? In MY HOUSE, Deb has a certain formula for preparing for this special season. In fact, of all the special times of the year, this the one she ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Box Jesus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A day after Christmas sermon based on the faithfulness of Jospeh

What a weekend it has been? Can you believe it is all over for another year? All over for another year. No it is most certainly not!!! What do you think that’s it? Do you think that Jesus boils down to Christmas and Easter. BOXING DAY Boxing day has really lost its significance. Some say it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 9, 2006

Heightening your ability to enjoy the presence of God promised through Emmanuel, God "with us."

Practicing God’s Presence – Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:22-23 Second in four-part series, "What Christ Came to Give" Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of People God Uses

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003

Story of Mary

THE TYPE OF PERSON GOD USES Luke 1:26-55 December 1, 2002 Pm Is it by random selection that God picks people to use, or does God have a method? The principles of the Bible teach us that "God is looking for people to use." Look with me at Luke 1:26-55 ... (NKJV) Now in the sixth month the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Charismatic

The Prophecies Series

Contributed by Dave Collins on Nov 22, 2000

This sermon will be to show that Christ's birth and life was foretold about in many prophecies in the Old Testament; just as Christ's life was written about and had a plan we can know that ours does, too.

Scripture Reading-Jeremiah 23:3-8- Intro: There are many prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the Christ. This week we'll be looking at three that concern his birth and early childhood. I. The prophecy of the Virgin Birth Anchor verse: Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Gift We Owe

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2005

Increasingly Christ has been pushed out of Christmas... but there is a deeper struggle and a higher objective for us who love Jesus. No matter how successful the world may be in removing Christ from Christmas... our Jesus is "on the move."

OPEN: On December 10th we’ve reserved the local movie theatre for a private viewing of “The Tale Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” It’s the story of 4 children in war ravaged WWII London who are sent to the country, to the home of a rich relative where 1 of their only pastimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Be Called Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #4

HE WILL BE CALLED EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 God made us for eternity. Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." This verse seems to suggest that God has so made us, He’s so wired us, that we would be dissatisfied with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational