Sermons about Spirit Of Christmas

Not My Favorite Christmas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

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Pause and imagine Joseph explaining everything to his parents. “Yes, mom, as I told you earlier. Mary is a good young lady, and we didn’t do anything. She is “with child” because of the Holy Spirit, and I didn’t lay a hand on her. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise you it’s true.”

No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do After Christmas

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2024

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It has been several days since Christmas and ... we want to keep the spirit of Christ's presence alive and with us always. How can we do that?

It has been several days since Christmas and the sparking tree lights, the happy, excited faces of our children and grandchildren, the simple wonderment of being with families and friends, the joy of singing “Silent Night” together in church as we lit our personal candles and listened again to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 13, 2011

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Sometimes Christmas can lead to the blues. What do we do when Christmas does not feel like Christmas.

Title: When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series: When God Breaks the Silence Text: Luke 1:39-56 (NIV) Plot Summary: His plot was diabolical; his plan was simple. He would stop Christmas from coming. He no longer wanted to hear the whos in whoville celebrating. So the Grinch dresses up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph And The 1st Christmas

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 17, 2010

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This sermon examines how God uses Joseph to bring about the first Christmas.

4 advent 10 Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the 1st Christmas For some reason many find themselves struggling with anxiety during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to magnify everyone for better and more often for worse. Psychologists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by James May on Dec 25, 2005

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A short message and Lord’s Supper observance for Christmas Morning services.

WHAT DID YOU GET FOR CHRISTMAS? By Pastor Jim May It’s Christmas Day, 2005. One more Christmas Eve has passed. Once more the gifts that have been laid under the tree are already opened or will be very shortly. Did you get what you wanted? Did you get what you needed? Did you get what you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

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Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

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Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Supping With Jesus

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 21, 2007

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It’s that time of year again....

Christmas is a most blessed time of year. Family, loved ones....we are all very blessed. Some of us though, may struggle a little at this time. If you have lost someone very dear to you, or yearn for past memories of Christmas, it can be a time of testing. It can be a time of loneliness. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

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We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Feeling Alone In The World

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2006

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Don’t miss Jesus!

FEELING ALONE IN THE WORLD: A COMMUNITY UNAWARE Luke 2.1-7 S: Community C: An Unaware Community Th: Advent Pr: DON’T MISS JESUS! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t miss the Christ of Christmas. • Be humble enough to receive Him. • Worship! Version: ESV RMBC 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Begining To Feel A Lot Like Christmas! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2012

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This month, as we think about the Holy Spirit in Advent, Christmas and Healing,as we celebrate the incarnation of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, allow the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit to flow in your life.

It’s December. Is it beginning to feel a lot like Christmas? Do you like this time of year? December, possibly one of the most wonderful months of the year! and possibly one of the most stressful months of the year! December, what more could you want this month than the opportunity to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011

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Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Treasures Worth Pondering Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 22, 2005

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There is much in “Grasping the Truths of Christmas” that is worthy of pondering, worth meditating on, and holding within the child of God’s heart. There are three truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to ponder on in this message.

Our key text today is Luke 2:19 Title: Christmas Treasures Worth Pondering Theme: What is so Special about Christmas Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: On the twenty-fifth of this month much of the United States will close their stores, business offices will be closed and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us - A Virgin Shall Birth A Child Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

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A series during Christmas about how Isaiah saw the Christmas story

God With Us: Studies in Isaiah – Week 1: The Messiah is Coming Theme: Text: Isaiah 7:14; 11: , Matthew Read Opening Text: Isaiah 7:10 – 14; 9:2, 6 Introduction Isaiah is an interesting book in scripture. As I was reading through the book I noticed it seemed to have two key areas. First ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

What If......

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

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No one know when Christ will come again. Are we ready to give an accounting of our lives if Jesus comes now? "What if" we knew the day and moment of our death. Would we change the way we live our lives?

What If…….? Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44 O God, who comes among us and who is still yet to come, as the days grow ever shorter and the nights ever longer, we cling to the promise of the light that is coming into the world. Help us to trust your promises. Let every heart here prepare a room for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

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