Sermons on Night Before Christmas:

The Peace Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the contrasting images of peace and conflict in Jesus' life and ministry, seeking understanding through God's word and guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today. We gather in this sacred space, hearts open, ready to receive God's word. We are here to find comfort, to find hope, to find peace. As we begin, let's turn our hearts and minds to the words of the prophet Isaiah. He wrote, "For to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 10:34-36, Luke 2:8-14

Topics: Prince Of Peace

Unwrapping Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's birth story and its implications for sharing God's love and fostering a spirit of giving.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of His love, to bask in the warmth of His grace, and to find solace in the comfort of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a divine revelation, an unveiling of truths that have the ...read more

Topics: Gifts, Christmas

Christmas! Why?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008

This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016

How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Reactions To Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2023

There were a number of reactions to Jesus that first Christmas: some were troubled by Him, others were indifferent to Him, and still others were seekers of Christ.

REACTIONS TO CHRISTMAS Mt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There are a lot of things we celebrate this time of year. Several major holidays; a. December 5 is National Ninja Day. Some of you say, “I didn’t see that coming.” That’s because it’s Ninja Day. b. December 16 is officially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Emphasizes celebrating Christmas by manifesting God's love, as shown through Jesus Christ, and making love the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this warm gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here, let us remember that the Christmas season is not merely about the glittering lights, the festive decorations, or the beautifully wrapped gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Topics: Love, Christmas

The Heart Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores Jesus as the embodiment of hope, peace, joy, and love, and our role as living testimonies of God's grace and transformation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere attendees, but as active participants in the glorious narrative of God's unfailing love. We are more than mere spectators; we are the living, breathing illustrations of God's grace in action. We are the stories that inspire, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: Jesus, 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

Decaf Christmas? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The reason we decaffeinate Christmas is because we don’t want Jesus intruding on our lives. Don’t want to admit that we need help. Little baby Jesus is OK, but he’d better not get out of the manger.

This week a number of articles have come out, commenting on the push to get Christ out of Christmas. The best I read called this the decaffeination of Christmas. Carols that are all about trees, snow, reindeer, not about a baby born in a manger. Why do we do this? For some the story of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

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

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010

It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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 And Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2006

1. This kind of King elicits fear in us. 2. This kind of King inspires hope in us. 3. This kind of King makes us heirs with him.

Very often, at Christmas, we hear stories retold, like Mark Twain’s "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court", where King Arthur dresses in peasant’s garb and visits the subjects of his kingdom. The king lays aside his royal robes and privileges in order to identify with life outside the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006

The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist