Sermons on Star Of Christmas:

Jesus Is The Reason For This Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 13, 2024

Many years ago, someone came up with the bright phrase about Christmas. It is: “Jesus is the reason for the season!” And I love that phrase. Jesus is the reason for thanksgiving.

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,?“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” Matthew 16:13 The story is told of two women who were enjoying an elaborate lunch in a downtown restaurant. When one asked the occasion for the reason of lunch, the other lady ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Book Of Micah

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 16, 2024

A sermon for adults about the prophecies of Jesus throughout the Book of Micah

Micah 12/15/24 A.M. Well, we’re a week and a half away from Christmas. Growing up, my parents never went out too big for Christmas. We would have a nice lunch and my parents would buy us some nice gifts but it was never a big celebration like it is in some families. And I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is This Happening To Me?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2024

Mary was bearing a great burden, or was it? Elizabeth wondered why all these good things is happening to her.

Why is this Happening to me? Luke 1:39-55 1. Mary has to leave her home town39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the country, • Mary leaves town maybe her parents ask her to leave, maybe Joseph is upset with her, maybe she leaves because she is pregnant without a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Message: "mary, Did You Know?"(1)

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

The hymn “Mary, Did You Know?” beautifully captures the essence of this anticipation. It prompts us to reflect on Mary’s profound journey and the life-changing role she played in God’s divine narrative.

Introduction: Merry Christmas, beloved community! Today, as we gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior, I want us to reflect on a simple yet profound question: “Mary, did you know?” This question encapsulates the wonder, mystery, and the revolutionary calling of a young woman chosen to bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? 

JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Night With The Shepherds

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 19, 2024

Let's spend a night with the Shepherds while they are tending to their sheep.

“A Night With The Shepherds” Luke 2:8-16 Introduction: Luke 2:8-9 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Light & Glory Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2024

Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people.

Light & Glory Jeffery Anselmi / General Light & Glory / Christmas; Glory / Luke 2:22–35 Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people. INTRODUCTION - Christmas is just a few days away! - Today, we will be looking at something that happened when Jesus was about 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foot Of The Trough

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2024

The manger was the on ramp to the cross. Link inc. to free formatted text, handout and PowerPoint

Foot of the Trough Luke 2:7, 12, 16 Get the free formatted, editable text version and PowerPoint and all resources free here: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/christmas-sermons/foot-of-the-trough/ Three times we see the word “Manger” -- from the Latin word munducare which means “to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Objective: To explore the promised Savior as foretold in Isaiah 9, understand its significance for the people then, and examine the implications of not having the promise in our postmodern world

Introduction • Begin by painting the picture of darkness and despair in Isaiah 8:19-22, where the people sought answers in all the wrong places. • Introduce Isaiah 9 as a message of hope, a promise of light breaking through the darkness. • Historical Context: Around 733 B.C., the northern kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Real Hope? Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023

Christmas is a time that is considered to be a time of real hope. Yet, it actually took place in a very hopeless time. What do we learn about real hope from Mary?

Anyone here named “Hope?” Hope is one of the most awesome names in the United States. Here’s what we know about the name: 1. Hope is ranked as the 714th most popular name in the US. 2. Based on the Social Security Baby Data base there are 73,426 people in the US named “Hope.” 3. There are 18.9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 19th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#19] JERUSALEM- BABY JESUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We have studied the beginning of Jerusalem, the building and destruction and rebuilding of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Give Jesus My Despair, He'll Give Me His Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Jesus gives me hope in exchange for my despair when I seek Him, not just a solution

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Jesus My Worry, He'll Give Me His Peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Jesus gives me peace in exchange for my worry when I obsess over His kingdom rather than the things of this world

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

How God’s Plans Interfere With Our Plans (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans.

For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You had all the details worked out, and then the boss man comes up to you on Friday, before you leave to go home and says, “I hate to do this to you, I know you had plans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist