Sermons on Mourning Christmas:

The Christmas War Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Nov 8, 2019

There is one face you will never see in a Nativity set. This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! Around that manger scene, lurking in the shadows was the face of the Dragon, the deceiver, the devil!

Faces around the manger - Mary and Joseph - Shepherds - Angels - Wisemen But there is one face you will never see in a Nativity set This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! You see Jesus' birth excited more than wonder - it excited evil as ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas 2019

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019

You see... the manner in which the Word became flesh independent of any human consultation or fanfare. All things were created through him. Reality inheres in him.

What did Adam say to his wife on the night before Christmas? The answer: “It’s Christmas, Eve!” From the Catholic Digest: in 1980, on the day before Christmas, Richard Ballenger’s mother in Anderson, South Carolina, was busy wrapping packages and asked her young son to shine her shoes. Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Thanksgiving At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 2, 2019

Thanksgiving and Christmas go together because we all want to "thank God for His indescribable gift" of Jesus and His salvation." (2 Corinthians 9:15)

THANKSGIVING AT CHRISTMAS “Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15 What Paul is sayIng here is that he cannot find the words to express how grateful he is for all that God did for him and the whole world when He sent His Son to be our Savior. One gospel song points to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 2:5-11, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2019

This is the second sermon in an Advent series for Advent 2019. In this sermon we look at Jesus being the light of the world and what that means.

Advent 2019 (Pt. 2) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Well, this is the second Sunday of Advent, and again I’m going to have you all open your Bibles to Isaiah 9:2-7, and we’re going to read this passage that we read last week… And as you’re turning there, let me just remind you that last time we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 8:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019

Even though we messed everything up God had a plan to save us.

CHRISTMAS PLAN Text: Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:1-7, 15 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:25-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 10, 2019

The message is about what I have missed regarding the Christmas story.

Pastor asked me to deliver a Christmas message tonight. So, I’m going to begin by putting Barry on “Front Street.” For those of you who are not familiar with the phrase, “Front Street” simply means I’m going to share something with you that’s personal and not particularly flattering about Barry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, John 6:37, Titus 2:14, Matthew 18:11, Luke 1:30-33, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 5:1-3, Romans 5:12, John 3:16-17, John 10:10, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 19:10, Luke 1:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miracles Of Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS SERMON EXAMINE SOME OF THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS AND THEIR MEANING FOR US.

MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:10-20 THE CHRISTMAS NARRATIVES ARE A COLLECTION OF EVENTS THAT SPEAK OF JESUS BIRTH, AS RECORDED IN THE BOOKS OF MATTHEW AND LUKE. MARK AND JOHN ACTUALLY START WITH JESUS’ PUBLIC MINISTRY AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE BIRTH NARRATIVES AT ALL. NEITHER MATTHEW NOR LUKE GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

In Search Of Christmas

Contributed by Raymond Manaois on Nov 30, 2018

What is Christmas? or What is the meaning of Christmas? sometimes, when we say Christmas, it is always incorporate with gifts, Christmas stories, etc. but what is the true meaning of Christmas?

1. To experience Him is to know that Christ is in our hearts and that He is our Salvation (27-31). We need to experience Him as Family. It is not under the tree matters, it is what surrounds it. Just like what Simeon felt, He was fulfilled and complete as he see Jesus Christ. This experience is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Why Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 30, 2018

Why Christmas? Why did God send us Jesus? Why did Jesus have to come and die for our sins?

We begin a news Sermon Series for the Christmas season. We will be examining “The Why’s of Christmas.” According to very compentent authority (my wife), the Chgristmas season does not start untill the day after Chritmas. As such there are a few questions I have about the Christmas season: Why do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Expectations

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018

An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Christmas!

Contributed by John White on Dec 3, 2018

Introduction: Just what does Christmas mean to many people today? Hard work? Stores crowded with frantic last minute shoppers? Post offices overflowing with mail? Crowded trains, full buses, over-booked flights and congested highways? Alcoholic revelry and holiday depression?

A GOOD CHRISTMAS . Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: Just what does Christmas mean to many people today? Hard work? Stores crowded with frantic last minute shoppers? Post offices overflowing with mail? Crowded trains, full buses, over-booked flights and congested highways? Alcoholic revelry and holiday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Christmas

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018

There are many things we enjoy about Christmas. Family gatherings; decorations; hot cider; peppermint; giving gifts; peppermint; carols; peppermint. But the tree and trimmings, food and festivities are not the essence of Christmas.

“The Essence Of Christmas” John 3:16-21 David P. Nolte There are many things we enjoy about Christmas. Family gatherings; decorations; hot cider; peppermint; giving gifts; peppermint; carols; peppermint. But the tree and trimmings, food and festivities are not the essence of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Service

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 17, 2018

This sermon takes an unusual twist and is an interesting take on "Christmas Service, as it looks at the attitudes of those associated with Jesus's birth.

Christmas Service Matthew 6:25-34 As you look at the screen, you may be thinking that today is our Christmas service, and you may be thinking of Christmas songs and a message, hopefully short, about the Christmas story, that is, the birth of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Now, I really don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 14:27-28, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 20, 2018

Since 1965, America has heard Linus tell the shepherd's version of the Christmas story. Why did God announce the birth to shepherds?

Christmas Eve 2018 Since 1965, America has heard Linus tell the shepherd’s version of the Christmas story. Why did God announce the birth to shepherds? Shepherds were not allowed to testify in court and often were accused of being petty thieves. Shepherds were usually social and religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational