Sermons on Pagan Christmas:

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Signs Of A Cult

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 21, 2006

Don’t get sucked in. Know the truth and use the Sword!

Colossians 2:8-2:8 1. A cult worships its leader… instead of or more than Jesus. 2. A cult quotes its leader… instead of or more than the Bible. 3. A cult only believes part of the Bible. 4. A cult uses other books for Divine truth. 5. A cult requires allegiance to the leader rather than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Where My Help Comes From Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 4, 2021

This sermon is part of a series on the Psalms of Assent. The focus of this sermon is assurance that we are not alone on our spiritual journey; that in spite of our sufferings the "maker of heaven and earth " walks beside us.

Good morning. We are continuing this series called The Psalms of Ascents. They are short songs for long journeys. The Psalms of Ascents were believed to be travel songs. They were songs that would be sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they ascended up the mountain towards Jerusalem and towards the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Answering Rob Bell's Myths About The Resurrection

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

Was the Resurrection a Myth concocted out of many ancient stories? Rob Bell seems to think so.

Recently, I watched a video from a preacher named Rob Bell. He has attained a certain level of popularity recently due to his book Love Wins, which many evangelicals have denounced as a purely universalistic treatment of important Scriptural texts. Now, I may soon deal with Rob Bell’s claims ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 25, 2022

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus' ministry during the first coming. The Church is called to prepare the way for His Second Coming. Are we?

1Co 11 24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.   25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26, Isaiah 40:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Apostasy In The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the signs of apostasy in churches, how to overcome it, and how to find a true church biblically.

The Bible warns of a great apostasy that will occur in the latter days, where many will fall away from the faith and follow false teachings. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is evident in many churches today. In this sermon, we will explore the signs of apostasy in churches, how to overcome it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 20:28-31

Christmas Eve: The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 21, 2007

Christmas Eve. Focus: Jesus is the gift of Christmas.

A professor of mine from seminary told us this story: When he was a young man, all of 23, he had the opportunity to take a summer tour of Europe as a graduation present, he was from a well to do family. He traveled about Europe by train, boat and sometimes by bicycle. Finally he ended up on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christmas Came To Nazareth

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

We followed Him to Bethlehem, we followed Him to Egypt, we now follow Him to Nazareth. Incidentally, when was the last time you made it a habit, a practice to follow Jesus?

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO NAZARETH Scripture Reference: Matthew 2: 20-23 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we went to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary traveled the 5-day, 90-mile journey because Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor at that time, decreed that a census should be taken throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'twas The Prayer Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The prayer that changed the world.

LUKE 1:5-25 ‘TWAS THE PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas From Heaven's Eyes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

The birth of Christ takes on new significance when we see Christmas through heaven’s eyes.

Christmas Through Heaven’s Eyes John 1:1-5 Did you here the news? Christmas has been canceled . . . in Bethlehem. Because of the violence and fighting between the Palestinians and Israeli forces, officials in the west bank city of Bethlehem just south of Jerusalem have announced that the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Message – The Men Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 22, 2022

It is most revealing to study the men of the Incarnation for some wonderful thoughts emerge. This Christmas message looks at a subject not often covered - the men. God bless all who read this, you and your families, for this Christmas and always.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – THE MEN OF THE INCARNATION ===================================== An explanation – I highlighted a number of words and phrases in the biblical text in red, but because the layout here can’t use formatting, I have placed those in capitals. I hope you don’t mind. I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:39-42, Matthew 1:18-19, Luke 1:43-47, Matthew 1:20-25, Matthew 13:55-56, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 2:25-35, Luke 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be A Grinch This Christmas

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010

Christmas is a time of joy, at least it should be. But sadly, many will have a Bah, Humbug attitude. A heart two sizes too small for this season. You don’t have to be green & have bad teeth to mess up Christmas, and you don’t have to live in Whoville t

It’s true, one of my favorite Christmas shows is the Dr. Seuss classic, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ (1966). The wiry villain plans to dress up like Santa and sneak into houses to steal stockings and presents and trees… that is, until he meets little Cindy Lou Who from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Who U Looking At? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 27 – 32

Luke 11: 27 – 32 Hey, Who U Looking At? 27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Gifts For Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Christmas time will allow you to give gifts to everyone, even your enemies.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR ENEMIES Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: We make a list of them, wish for them, talk about them. Some people go in debt to buy them, everyone wants them...GIFTS! We say things like, "What do you want for Christmas this year?" Or, He is always so hard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Majesty

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 16, 2008

Part 2 of this Christmas series

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 2 - The Majesty Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE. Me: One of the things I find this time of year is that not only does the time go faster between Thanksgiving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan