Sermons on Meaning Of Christmas:

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas On Purpose Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009

Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this first message of our Christmas series we learn to respond like the shepherds... to pause our normal activity, search out Christ, and come to a place of worship. This series conc

THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Just scratching the surface of a match can cause it to burst into flame and though that is all we can do with Luke's record, scratch the surface, it is hoped that this will kindle a flame of wonder in our hearts for Christmas.

Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the pudgy little hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic she retraced her steps and found him standing with his little nose pressed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

The Christmas Babe

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 10, 2013

describes five things about the Christmas Babe

“The Christmas Babe” December 8, 2013 Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Prepare For Christmas

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 23, 2018

How should we prepare for the birthday of King Jesus? John the Baptist calls us to repentance, to preparing the way for him into our lives and making straight a highway into our hearts.

[Sermon preached on 17 December 2017, 3rd Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Every year again I am surprised how much time and energy goes into preparing for Christmas. So many things to do… and in the end so few things that really matter. The famous American author John Grisham wrote ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-27, Deuteronomy 18:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023

This sermon explores living out faith through surrender and obedience, as exemplified in the lives of biblical figures in Isaiah 9:2 and Luke 1:11-25.

Good morning, family! I'm so glad we're all here together, ready to dig into God's word. You know, it's funny, I was reading a book by A.W. Tozer the other day, and something he said really struck me. He wrote, "Faith, as Paul saw it, was a living, flaming thing leading to surrender and obedience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, Luke 1:11-25

Topics: Hope, Forerunner

Goodwill Should Be Extended All Year Round

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Dec 23, 2006

Proclaiming the message of Peace on Earth and goodwill to all mankind - the true meaning of the message.

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace and goodwill to all mankind.” Glory to God indeed, as this Christmas Eve we gather, in preparation, we wait in anticipation; we wait eagerly wondering what tomorrow morning will bring to us, our families and our friends. We have become a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Congregational

Xmas Or Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas And Culture

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 23, 2006

1. Christmas informs the culture. 2. Christmas transforms the culture. 3. Christmas forms a new culture.

Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that people thought he was nowhere to be found. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Absurdity Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003

If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Jan 27, 2012

Wise men and women seek Jesus. He is the source of all truth.

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Christmas Wisdom Topics: Christmas, Advent, Wisemen, Journey, Truth, Worship, Change, Seekers, Faith Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Date: Dec. 24, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Inspired by a Sermon by Tom Shepard) INTRODUCTION This evening as we celebrate the reason ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Question Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2009

This sermon asks the question: If a child is born “unto us” – if a son is given “unto us” – what does it MATTER?

A Christmas Question Our focal text for today is found in the book of Isaiah chapter nine. It is only a portion of the verse – the first part – it reads: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) (I have an entire series on the later portion of this verse which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 7, 2020

Hymns, holiday music are a big part of Christmas, but the greatest Christmas songs were written long before Christ's birth!

Intro: Among many things, holiday music, and hymns are a big part of the Christmas season and celebration! Why is that? As one music aficionado put it: There’s something about “that Christmas feeling” that words can’t describe, but the music can capture. There’s a feeling associated with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-11

Mary Christmas Series

Contributed by John Braland on Dec 10, 2010

Mary’s example teaches us that godly men and women still understand that God’s favor still rests on them. And Mary teaches us that godly men and women still respond to God’s calling. When God leads us to do something we need to follow, we need trust God.

Every morning the kids get up and prepare for school. Kathi makes them breakfast and packs their lunches and we get them ready to board the bus. And now that it’s cold out the kids don’t want to stand at the bus stop for very long because they will get cold and we don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Security Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2014

The very season which ought to bring security and hope instead brings insecurity and hopelessness. That's why we need to hear God's message to Samuel.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Security of Christmas” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 Christmas, for many people, is a time of great insecurity. There are adults whose frustrations increase and self-image drops because they cannot provide gifts for their children. Some children feel unloved or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed