Sermons on Swaddling:

Are You Missing The Meaning?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

What is the meaning of Christmas.

INTRO: I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I trust you are enjoying the holiday season. -How many opened presents last night? How many are opening presents today? Then there’s no real hurry to get through this sermon today. -When I think about Christmas, two of them stand out. One of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under His Tree

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We go through great lengths to buy and purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones. We will break the bank in order to get the perfect gift. We wouldn't dare give someone a used or broken gift or put those items under our Christmas tree, but those items could be found under the Cross.

Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year. Since I was a child I could not wait for Christmas to come, I would begin making my list in September and update it as the Sears, JC Penney, and Toys r us catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. Christmas was a big deal for us we didn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021

Mike Slaughter challenges our comfortable traditions his book: Christmas Is Not Your Birthday. Quotes from Linus. Incarnation,.. how divinity interacted with human DNA, that’s the mystery the Virgin Birth. Quote from Christianity Today 1996

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2021 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday” It’s Christmas Eve. Excitement & anticipation are in the air. Christmas trees light up our homes with bright lights and shiny ornaments. Colorful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lesson On Christmas Colors

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 22, 2018

We study 13 colors often seen in Christmas lights... The hidden meaning can be powerful.

The Christmas Lesson of Colors By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Genesis 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3, 1 John 1:7, Romans 3:23, Genesis 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Changed History

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2018

Christ coming into the world changes our story.

How Christmas Rewrote History December 24, 2018 Did you know that the original Rocky movie had a different original ending? During Rocky’s fight with Apollo Creed, he was supposed to throw the fight so he could get money so he could buy Adrian a pet shop. They changed the ending because that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching The Birth Of Jesus: The Shepherds

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2023

We respond to the coming of Jesus in the same manner as the shepherds.

A few years ago, there was a significant effort in the media and among some government leaders to erase any mention of “Christmas” from this season of the year and replace it with “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays.” Of course, many did not go along with that and still firmly proclaim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shalom: The Gift Of Peace!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2022

Peace and good will to men! God gives a wonderful gift: PEACE, DIVINE PEACE.

SHALOM: THE GIFT OF PEACE… PEACE AND GOOD WILL TO ALL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out YouTube Wade Hughes) In the Wild West a PEACEKEEPER WAS A PISTOL… a Colt single action revolver. Jesus said: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS NOT PEACEKEEPERS… You can make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14, Romans 14:17, Psalm 133:1-3, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Failed...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 5, 2024

God's plan may seem so twisted. We have an anchor. Good comes out of bad. Hang on... try again.

I HAVE FAILED… NOTHING IS AS I PLANNED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (NIV) 12 Return to your ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10, Luke 21:28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hotel Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Why Bethlehem - it was God’s plan and arrangement – He set everything in motion for it to happen right there in that town, in those conditions – it was in God’s eyes a perfect birth for the King of Kings. It was not a mistake or bad luck on the part of Ma

Message: Hotel Bethlehem Scripture Text: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 KJV). Opening Introduction: It’s obvious from researching the times of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of The Angel's Proclamation

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2022

A Christmas message sharing the benefits that Jesus's birth brings. The good news that brings great joy. I hope this is a blessing, and that we will hear these same words for our lives and for the church. Plus, a special message at the end, “It’s Personal.”

The Benefits of the Angel's Proclamation Luke 2:8-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAaX_ooO-o A young boy asked his grandfather to tell him his most exiting story. The old man stared at his grandson for a moment and said, “Alright, I’m going to tell you the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Hope

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Christmas Series part 1

Hope In an old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip - this conversation takes place. In the first frame Calvin speaks to Hobbes and says: "Live for the moment is my motto. You never know how long you got". In the second frame he explains "You could step into the road tomorrow and WHAM, you get hit by a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is ...

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Thronging Or Touching

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

There is a difference in thronging around Jesus and really touching Jesus. There is a difference between just showing up for church and showing up with the intention of touching Jesus.

In the beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis it tells us of a close and personal and intimate relationship that Adam and Eve shared with God. God would make Himself known to them in the cool of the day or the evening time. What an awesome time of fellowship that must have been when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shekinah, The Shepherds, And Shiloh

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

The unexpected appearance to an unlikely audience bringing an astonishing message of an unusual arrival.

THE SHEKINAH, THE SHEPHERDS, AND SHILOH LUKE 2:8-18 INTRODUCTION: CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE ON THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN? THE LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WAS BUZZING WITH ALL THE NOISE AND CLAMOR OF AN OVERCROWDED LARGE METROPOLIS, THE RESULT OF A POLL TAX DECREED BY CAESAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Winen And Oil

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...Joel chapter two: The threshing floors shall be filled with grain; the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

I have mentioned recently that the Lord operates in seasons with how and when He blesses His people. In my own (personal) life, I have sensed different words of instruction and (especially) correction from God. Perhaps the reason for this is that the Lord has so many things He is trying to set ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God