Sermons on Midnight Mass:

Transfiguration--“God From God, Light From Light.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 6, 2017

At Mass, we pray that God will “bring us into the light of Your face.”

Transfiguration Jesus was transfigured; his physical appearance changed such that his face shone like the sun. “God from God, light from light.” In the book of Exodus, Moses’s “face shone because he had been talking with God” (Exodus 34:29). So we too can be filled with the presence of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas At The Mall

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 3, 2007

Enjoy the season of Christmas, but remember that the season isn’t about the mall. It is about Jesus Christ.

Christmas at the Mall Matthew 2:1-12 December 2, 2007 Now this is my own personal opinion, but I believe that one of the most fearsome places in Fort Wayne is Glenbrook Mall. I go to the mall and it takes me about 15 minutes to reach my limit. When Toni drags me to the mall, I generally end up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Eve - From Expectation To Celebration

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

A sermon for Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve, acknowleding the end of Advent and the beginning og Christmas

When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas of childhood, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is almost here. That is certainly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living Out Our Faith

Contributed by Risa Owens on Nov 17, 2022

Living out our faith is a morsel God gave me in the midnight hours to share.

When we least expect it, we are living out our faith. many times, we make faith harder than it really is. Faith is as we all know the substance of things hope for but not yet seen, Hebrews 11:1. For many that can be the hardest thing yet for others it seems to be just a passing tiny storm in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

An Overview Of The Book Of Ruth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

It all comes down to a moment at midnight on a particular threshing floor in the valley below Bethlehem.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth 1-4. The structure of the Book of Ruth is interesting. It begins in the time of the Judges, and ends with a genealogy that runs on to King David, thus justifying the book’s canonical position between Judges and 1 Samuel. The whole story pivots on a time ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 3:1-18, Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice Jerusalem

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2010

To receive the full power of the Scriptures, we need to celebrate with the "little texts" of the Mass.

Lent 4th Sunday 2010 “The Other Scriptures” “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and assemble together, all you who love her. Rejoice with great joy, all you who were mournful: that you may exult and be satisfied by the sweet milk of your consolation.” The words of the Introit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas Is A Rapture In Reverse

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2018

The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Mass During the Night (Traditional Christmas Biblical reading).

The third grade was staging their annual Christmas pageant. Finally it came time for the birth. Mary was hidden from the crowd by bales of hay. A boy appeared on stage, in a bathrobe with sandals, a stethoscope around his neck. He disappeared behind the hay bales, and reemerged with a bundle. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Orientation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2010

We must have respect for the symbols of our faith, especially the Holy Name of Jesus. We must also develop a respect for the traditions of our faith, like praying in the direction of the "orient," which is a symbol of the coming of Jesus

The Holy Name of Jesus January 3, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy “At the name of Jesus, every knee should bend, in heaven, on earth and under the earth.” The name, Jesus, or Yah-shuah, means “the Lord saves.” It is one of the principal symbols of the love of God for us, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

God Saw Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 3, 2019

My ancestors were not monkeys. I am created by God. I am unique and awesome. I am proud of my being, why? the answer is found in this sermon.

Text: Psalm 139:16 Theme: “You saw my unformed body” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am happy that the Lord has given me the opportunity to preach this morning on the theme ‘the foreknowledge of God’ under that broad theme we were meditating on various perspectives. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Baby Jesus Coming To Our Home Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Dec 2, 2001

An indirect sermon focusing on God’s strange journey to our home.

- Every family has certain Christmas traditions. I would imagine your family is no different. Some families like to open their presents on Christmas Eve, others wait until Christmas morning. Some families who come from Catholic backgrounds will huddle up in the car and head to Midnight Mass, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Is Ticking . . . But Is Anyone Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Sep 9, 2017

On January 26, 2017 the Atomic Scientists moved the “Doomsday Clock” 30 seconds closer to midnight – EXTINCTION!

The clock has already been set for us. On January 26, 2017, the board members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the “Doomsday Clock” ahead 30 seconds to two and a half minutes to midnight. For these scientists, who’ve kept watch on the probability of humanity’s extinction since the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace - Two Things I Know!

Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 17, 2007

Amazing Grace Sunday Sermon

VIDEO CLIP – Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This a biography chronicles Wilberforce’s extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, Christian, and member of Parliament. At the center of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Portal Power Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 21, 2009

Final Sermon in the series that weaves carols and customs of Christmas traditions around the world throughout the message.

PORTAL POWER Christmas Around The World—Part 4 Today we’re taking the last leg of our Christmas journey around the world. And our last stop is Germany. The Christmas tree is an integral part of German Christmas celebrations. The Christmas tree actually originated in Germany. Cutting and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Denomination: *other

The Ecstasy And The Agony

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 30, 2001

The "ecstasy" surrounding the Triumphal Entry and the "agony" of Christ¡¦s realization that the masses rejected Him as their King.

The Ecstasy and the Agony Luke 19:37-44 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Wesleyan