Sermons on pandemic christmas: showing 181-195 of 19,134

Christmas Questions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

At what time of year was Jesus born? What does Noel mean? How could the wisemen come from so far, yet show up on time? How many Wisemen worshiped Jesus? What was the star the wisemen followed? Who were the wisemen? How is His birth and death tied together

1. At what time of year was Jesus born? Answer: late December. Jesus was baptized about his 30th birthday. ¡§That Jesus was also baptized . . . Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age (Luke 3:21-23). Jesus had approximately 5 to 6 months of activity between his baptism and his trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Traditions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

Those passing on traditions, "handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next."

INTRODUCTION 1. Those passing on traditions, handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next. 2. Those receiving traditions, an inherited pattern or thought or action. 3. The Bible teaches that traditions are both good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping Christmas

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Dec 15, 2005

Charlie Brown asks the question, "Does Anyone know what Christmas is all about?" Linus then quotes Luke 2. This sermon will help people understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Unwrapping Christmas Your reaction to Christmas: -To much work, to many things to do. I can hardly wait ! all the children will be home this year! Stores are to crowded, traffic jams -Different people react in different ways- some happy, some unhappy. To children toys & gifts, to adults food & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Erik Estep on Dec 15, 2005

What is it you’re looking forward to this Christmas? What kind of gift would you like to get? There’s a gift just waiting for you that can transform your life.

Intro: It’s always exciting thinking @ X-mas. For me, one of the fun parts of X-mas is just watching my kids get excited @ it. Let me share w/you some letters kids wrote to Santa Claus. -“Dear Santa Claus, when you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Christmas To Remember

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 17, 2005

A message based on the first Christmas as written in Luke that shows it is better to give than receive.

A Christmas to Remember Luke 2: 1-12 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 18, 2005

What will you do with Jesus?

There has been much debate this year over Christmas. The politically correct, or should I say the politically incorrect has been working overtime in an attempt to remove Christ from Christmas, and any reminder of why we celebrate December 25th. Call it a happy holiday, or a winter break, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 19, 2005

Find out what the "real" spirit of Christmas is, it may just surprise you.

"The Spirit of Christmas" At Christmas time we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give gifts to one another, to symbolize and remind us of the wonderful gift our God gave us, when he came to this earth. We’re all familiar with the town of Bethlehem and Mary and Joseph, and how Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Risky Christmas

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the disturbing ’bad news’ we prefer to leave out of our cosy Christmas celebrations.

I wonder - have you ever thought how risky Christmas is? It’s official. RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - has issued regular warnings about a whole range of hazards just waiting to happen... all of them arising from what you thought were innocent, Christmas-related ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is Love Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

The incarnation of Christ sends a message to the world that we desperately need to hear: God says, "I love you."

Christmas is Love Text: John 1:1-12 Introduction: For more than 10 years two British artists named David Chorley and Douglas Bower waded into the grain fields of England. Using some basic tools (strings, boards and crude sighting devices) they formed intriguing geometric patterns in the crops or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Is Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

You cannot think of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem without also thinking of the bloody cross at Calvary

Christmas is Sacrifice Text: Hebrews 10:1-14 Introduction: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a religious pilgrimage. For many it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Is Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

Unbelievers and believers look at Christmas in very different ways. This sermon seeks to point out these differences.

Christmas is Worship Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Christmas isn’t just for Christians anymore. Nearly half of adult Americans report they personally know someone who doesn’t believe in God but will still celebrate the yuletide this year according to a survey of 1,001 people conducted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Daydreams Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001

People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001

Before we can truly celebrate Christmas we must be prepared!

Preparing for Christmas Selected Passages December 2, 2001 Introduction This is the time of year when everyone starts getting ready for Christmas. The stores are packed with people buying gifts. Elevators are filled with instrumental Christmas favorites. Those boxes packed away months ago are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Is Coming

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 1, 2001

Have you ever wondered why God placed perhaps the most important prophecy about His coming Messiah in Micah 5:2? This sermon explores that thought, and along the way sees both how contemporary Micah’s message was, and how wise and awesome in His planning

We are not very patient people + Esp. when we want something done = Out of our control + "It’s coming..." = "So is Christmas" + Anxious anticipation for the something we want = Can’t hardly wait for it + As with Christmas = Christmas is coming = Can’t hardly wait for it + Sights, sounds, smells, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist