Sermons on Night Before Christmas:

The Christmas Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 10, 2006

Today, Christmas is still about what it was the night Jesus was born - it is the good news of a Savior born to save us from our sins.

The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:10-11 Introduction: Christmas is about the gospel. We are going to explain today how the entire message of Christmas was and still is about Jesus and salvation in His name. I.The Completed Gospel “which shall be to all people.” The coming of Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Silence And Song Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Christmas was both a night of silence and a night of song. If you read through the Christmas hymns in a hymnal you will see these two themes stand out often, some with a focus on the silence and others with a focus on the song.

Paradox is simply the recognition that opposites can both be true. The Christmas story is loaded with paradoxes. The most profound revolving around the Christ-Child Himself: The eternal Son born into time and the Infinite Spirit embodied in finite flesh. The creator of all space having no room in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Splash Of Colour -A Night To Remember Christmas Eve...2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2015

2nd sermon of this title by me ten years apart. This one is for Christmas 2015 - uses a metaphor that Christmas eve is a splash of colour on a black backdrop of history. I will probably do a painting as I preach it.

Christmas eve. A night to remember LK 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 angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 27, 2001

Light and Christmas are a powerful combination that can only be fully acheived and enjoyed in the glow of the world’s One, True, Light, Jesus Christ.

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide songs being sung by a choir, and folks dressed up like Eskimos. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep tonight.” I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

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 Night Heaven Touched Earth (Christmas Eve Service) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 24, 2025

The birth of Jesus marks the historic moment when God’s glory broke into human history to announce salvation, peace, and divine intervention for all mankind.

THE NIGHT HEAVEN TOUCHED EARTH (CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key Verse: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facts About Christmas

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

The facts behind some of the traditions

Mt 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” When it comes to Christmas, it isn’t just new and old but it is also a matter of good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Before Making Decisions

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 5, 2024

A different look at telling people about the birth of Jesus and what this all really means

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the earth, Every creature was stirring, awaiting a birth. The time for Messiah was certainly near, The prophets foretold it; the Bible was clear. From the book of beginnings, the very first sin, God’s word made it clear how His grace entered ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 19, 2010

The visit of the shepherds to Jesus on the night of his birth tells us how to celebrate Christmas.

Scripture For the next few weeks of advent and Christmas, I plan to share a series of messages on “The People of Christmas.” The substance for this series comes from a book that was authored by the late James Montgomery Boice titled The Christ of Christmas. Today is the Fourth Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Visit In The Night Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Your FAILURE is not FINAL; God has a FUTURE for you!

A Visit In The Night Acts 22:30-23:35 Let me ask you a question: Have you ever blown it; I mean really blown it? Have you ever done something or said something that negatively affected your Christian witness? I think all of us would admit that we have. I've shared my personal testimony with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Night Of Worship

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009

Complete Night of Worship service, focused on five aspects of worship from Revelation 4 and 5.

[Begin with lights up] Happy Day [C] Hallelujah to My King [F] [People sit] Pat: In chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of Revelation, Jesus instructs John to write letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor. The last of those letters, the letter to the church at Laodicea, ends with these familiar ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On A Bad Night

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 8, 2006

A Maundy Thursday Sermon, comparing the Passover with Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday April 13, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before your altar as your people, baptized into the death and resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Into The Night: Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

The series explores the night Jesus was arrested through the eyes of 3 people. This 3rd sermon deals with the events of that night through the perspective of Jesus Christ.

INTO THE NIGHT: JESUS Jesus has had a big week. He entered into Jerusalem as the celebrated King riding a donkey colt as people lined the streets praising Him. On Thursday night, Jesus is eating His last meal with His disciples, Judas already having made the deal to betray Him on Tuesday. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48, Luke 22:53-54, Luke 22:63-65, Luke 23:50-53, Luke 24:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nick At Night

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 17, 2005

A non threatening invitation to salvation.

John 3:1-17 Paonia United Methodist Church February 20, 2004 This morning we continue along our Lenten journey As we return to an old friend. Lent, if you remember, is a season set aside to contemplate And even mourn the distance between God and mankind. And the purpose of this is to take an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist