Sermons on Santa Claus:

Xxx Domingo Ordinario-- Bartimeo

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2021

En estas situaciones, no hagas caso de la opinión de los demás, sino obedece la evidencia de tu conciencia y toma a Dios como testigo de todas tus acciones.

El nombre, la fama y la vergüenza de Bartimeo. Su nombre significa Bar, que significa "el hijo de" Timeo. Otros señalan la palabra aramea o hebrea para "inmundo" ("bar-tem"), lo que sugiere que Bartimeo es "hijo del inmundo". En realidad, ambos ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

A New Direction

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia).

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia). They are partway carved from their block of marble but, never finished, they are forever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Peace: Quieting The Noise” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas wasn’t meant to be packed to the rafters. It was meant to be uncluttered — stripped back to what matters most: Christ stepping into our chaos with peace.

Before we get into today’s message, I feel I should address the obvious head wound I’m sporting today. “You know, church… sometimes God gives us object lessons we didn’t ask for. This week, my dog Buddy decided to help me prepare for this sermon on peace. I’m walking the little dogs downstairs, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

Sermon On A Distant Voice

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 11, 2025

A "distant voice" often correlates to a sound heard from a far-off location, which is faint or unclear due to the distance involved.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet once remarked: “Ships that pass in the night, and speak each other in passing, only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the darkness; So on the ocean of life, we pass and speak one another, only a look and a voice, then darkness again and a silence.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 46:10, Revelation 3:20, Hebrews 3:15

Satan The Devil Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2022

Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic Satanism, Satan is considered to be worshiped or revered Deity. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty

Satan the Devil (Illustrations did not copy) ISAIAH 14:12 "How you have fallen from Heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the Earth, who once laid the nations low!" Satan was originally a righteous angel named Lucifer, meaning "light bringer." In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Encourager

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

All Christians need to encourage one another.

BE AN ENCOURAGER Heb. 10:25 “Let us not give us meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touching Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Christmas Touch - Part 1 Lessons learned from the innkeeper.

Advent: This morning we begin a journey. It’s a journey to Bethlehem. In the midst of a fast paced month of frenzied activity, you’ll be happy to know we’re taking a slow train to our destination. If you’re ready, the train is ready to leave the station en route to a most eventful Advent, so "All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Pecado De Los Santos

Contributed by Richard Perez on Feb 24, 2006

Un mensaje para toda la iglesia.. El Pecado de los Santos

1. Hablar del pecado en una iglesia es algo que a muchos no les gusta, pero hay que hacerlo porque Dios viene por una Iglesia santa y sin mancha. Prácticamente ningún pastor quiere predicar acerca del pecado, y en muchos casos, cuando lo hace, lo hace pensando en cual va ser la reacción ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Enemy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kevin Adams on Dec 14, 2005

Like the white witch of Narnia, Satan works at deceiving God’s people. Revelation 12 shows us the Christmas nativity "behind" the one we usually see.

THE ENEMY OF CHRISTMAS. December 11, 2005; Revelation 12:1-12 (17) Matthew 2:13-18 Narnia Image: The White Witch who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Theme: There is real evil in the world. Revelation opens the curtains of heaven and we see it in personal form. This evil wreaks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Narnia Christmas Series

Contributed by Jonathan Dove on Jan 4, 2006

This was a special service where the auditorium was decorated as Narnia and people in costume (including me as the professor). We had a costume competition for kids as well. The sermon dialogues a little with children and adults and integrates various les

11th December 05 ABC A Narnia Christmas Welcome (earlier in service) Welcome to the world of Narnia. We continue a Celebrate Christmas series, something a little bit different from our normal services. Jesus often sat down on the side of a hill or in the city. Parents would sometimes bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Unwrapped Presents"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

In this message we will look at many of the gifts that are ours because of the Christ child - gifts that many people never unwrap.

"UNWRAPPED PRESENTS" TEXT: LUKE 2:8-14 It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Presence Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 16, 2008

The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.

simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Skip Excess, Find Simplicity Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Worry is a big problem, especially at Christmas time. We shouldn’t be chasing after and worrying about things that non-Christian people chase! The sins of worry and fretting over things might be acceptable sins to people, but they aren’t to God! Worry is

You might be wondering why I am starting a Christmas series even before Thanksgiving. Well, the stores start Christmas now, so I figure if you can’t beat em, join em! That is only partially true. One reason I am starting it now is that I am going to be on vacation next week. But another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Beat The Holiday Stress

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

How focusing on the incarnation can help us avoid the stress of the holiday season.

This week I ran across a popular on-line Christmas card that probably summarizes the feelings of many people about the stress of the Christmas season. It read: Oh my gosh it’s almost here Santa and his Christmas cheer I still have so much to do Already I’m becoming unglued Scurrying about like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Better Blood Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2018

If you want to overcome sin and its devastating effects on your life, depend on the blood of Christ, which is essential and effective for your redemption.

During the last presidential election (2016), we heard a lot about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the two primary candidates. We heard less about Gary Johnson, Jill Stein and other third-party candidates. However, the most interesting candidate, which I doubt any of us heard about, was Zoltan ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free