Sermons on No Christmas:

Selecting A Christmas Gift

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 6, 2014

A short teaching on purchasing a Christmas gift that Glorifies the Lord.

Selecting a Christmas Gift It is that time of the year when people really start to get serious about selecting Christmas gifts. When purchasing Christmas gifts one must first remember what is being celebrated. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Christmas Stolen?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Exhale! The Lord has this! Christmas Eve Service

The birth of Jesus the Messiah Isaiah 9 Introduction- Good Morning… I am glad that you are joining us this morning and pray that the Lord blesses you and speaks to you! You know in 2020, we were all forced to do things we did not want to do. We had to adapt to the fact that Covid-19 had changed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 16, 2019

Christmas is a controversial issue for many. We need to be tolerant of other points of view and be reminded to appreciate the birth of Jesus all year.

1. Christmas is coming – is that good or bad? Christmas is Controversial: a. Seculars: “Too religious.” Religionists: “Too secular.” b. Puritans refused to celebrate Christmas – felt it trivialized the message of Jesus’ coming Stress of: Partying and alcohol consumption; travel; disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If At Christmas Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 26, 2001

Sermon Deals With A Number Of What If The God Of Scripture Was Like Santa Claus.

What If Psalm 14:1-7 John 3:16-21 What if there was only one God at Christmas instead of two, would it change the way that we view Christmas. Would it change the way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas At The Kitchen Table

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2007

Can you make room in your homes and families for Jesus this Christmas season?

Christmas at the Kitchen Table Luke 2:1-7 December 9, 2007 Toni and I have some friends who have two daughters the same age as our youngest two children. I’m actually amazed that we’re friends because our families are so different. We are not at opposite ends of the Annual Conference and so we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A 'wonderful' Christmas Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2004

The CRADLE, The CROSS, and The CROWN...and practical looks at Jesus’ Wonderful HEART, HANDS, EYES, EARS, BOOK, SPIRIT, AND HOME. Powerpoint at website.

A “Wonderful” Christmas Message Isaiah 9:6 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRODUCTION: Jesus is Wonderful! The word “wonderful” in the middle of this verse is His name and it is the key word in this verse…it’s rich with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Subject: The Christmas Star

Contributed by Risen Roi Calumag on Jan 11, 2024

Introduction The purpose of the star was to authenticate and publicize the incarnation and to draw men to worship the celestial King. Varied speculations about the star’s appearance and searches for a mechanistic explanation violate the very purpose of the gospel narrative.

I. It Was a Guiding Star “The wise men said, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (2:2). These wise men, or Magi, would never have been able to find, see, and know the young King Jesus had it not been for the star. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Christmas And Love - The Connection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 16, 2021

For many, Christmas is a secular holiday where people feel "the Christmas spirit" and thus are a little more caring of others. It's a time for giving gifts and having large family gatherings for a holiday meal. But for a Christian, it anything but. For a Christian it is about Love.

Christmas and Love – The Connection Scripture: John 3:16; Mark 12:30-31; First Peter 4:8; First John 4:16-19 This morning I want to talk to you about the connection between Christmas and love. This Saturday we will celebrate Christmas. This is the time of year when people tend to be more ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 12:30-31, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Christmas Was Inconvenient Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Why is there no room for Jesus? (Material adapted from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite at: https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/have-you-any-room-jeff-strite-sermon-on-christmas-243819)

HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song some years ago called an Inconvenient Christmas. Inspiration for this series and going over parts of the song, finishing the last part, well really the middle part of the song, this week: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 1:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014

What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Johns Christmas Story

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2020

Johns Christmas story is different than Matthews and Luke's we find John share Jesus is LIght, Word, Life to humanity.

Johns Christmas Story John 1:1-18 1. Christmas is over but not Christ Mass • Hearts are broken the holidays are fun because of the gatherings the dinners the cakes the cookies the gifts the lights the spectacular, but some are relieved its over. • Now even our lectionary calendar calls the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The hope of Christmas is not a sentimental hope… it’s filled with sentiments of a child born in a manger… of becoming one with us… of making the world a better place… but we must shake off the sentimental hope to take hold of the substance… the prophe

Intro It’s especially wonderful to gather together tonight. As a teenager… one of the most significant spiritual senses I had came on Christmas Eve… I can still remember at around 16… driving to a late night candlelight services. I was drawn into the wonder… God incarnate. It’s never left me. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Christmas 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christ born into this world?

INTRODUCTION The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external. What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christ born into this world? What do you about the call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46, Luke 4:8, Luke 1:53, James 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Disappointments At Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Christmas brought disappointment to the lives of the participants in the first century and still does the same for us today.

Handling Disappointment At Christmas GNLCC 12/16/2001 Isaiah 7:13-14 Luke 1:26-38 Text Matt 1:18-25 Everything about the way the world celebrates Christmas gives the impression of a wonderful time of joy, fun, excitement, and happiness. The lights are beautiful, Santa is a jolly old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Scandal At Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

The great scandal at Christmas is that a Righteous and Holy God, would seek to be in a loving relationship with us.

The Great Scandal At Christmas Matthew 1:18-1:25 12-11-05 Isaiah 7:13-17 Luke 1:26-38 Today we know all about scandals. There’s been scandals in our county government. Scandals in our churches, and scandals in our financial system. We find that scandals are nothing new. They happened in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed