SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Christmas Story:

showing 1,876-1,890 of 100,825
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Get Er Done Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    Choose to make christmas about Christ and family and lett some of the busy work go.

    Luke 10:38-42 At the Home of Martha and Mary As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    After Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,503 views

    What happened after the Son of God was born. Events in the household of Joseph and Mary provide a model for us to emulate after Christmas.

    “When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” [1] We plan for Christmas. We shop, we decorate, we enjoy the music, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Jesus The Refugee

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

    “Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,707 views

    The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W F avatar

    Facebook And Following The Good Shepherd This Christmas

    Contributed by W F on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    Whatever we follow influences the way we live our lives. The question is, does it work for us and does it make our lives worth living? Here’s five reasons why I follow the Good Shepherd and why I think you should too.

    Facebook and following the Good Shepherd this Christmas VIDEO – http://www.sermonspice.com/product/37237/a-social-network-christmas INTRODUCTION If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, then you know all about following. These social networks are a great way to follow what your friends are up to; to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Rights And Wrongs Of Christmas – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025
     | 213 views

    In a two Part series, we will look at the RIGHTS and WRONGS of Christmas, and in Part 1 we begin with the WRONGS. Some topics – Date of Christmas, Commercialization of Christmas, Santa Claus, Gluttony and drunkenness, Carols and songs, candles, and more beside.

    THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF CHRISTMAS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION I have decided to do a more thorough examination of this whole idea of Christmas, paying closer attention to what I think are the rights and wrongs of Christmas. As I mapped this out I found more wrongs than rights. This subject ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Spend Less Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,900 views

    If we want this Christmas season to be different, we must learn the secret of contentment.

    Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Rev. Brian Bill 12/6/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” When I was growing up, I always waited ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Advent The Gateway To Adventure

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,563 views

    A sermon that explores how advent was for Joseph and Mary the gateway to an adventure with god and describes how we can do the same. Two stories adapted from tony Campolo

    The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.Lk 1:35 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,761 views

    This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

    The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    And Life Goes On... The Day After Christmas 2010

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,594 views

    As followers of Jesus we are to follow His example and live out our new birth in the world around us.

    And Life Goes On… The Day After Christmas 2010: Luke 2:21-40 Intro: Guess what? Only 364 more sleeps till Christmas! Anybody counting down?? I found a couple things I thought I’d share this morning: Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus Santa lives at the North Pole... ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Out Of Despair...hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,843 views

    Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

    Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Lessons From Christmas In Corona Season!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 19, 2020
     | 2,042 views

    In these tough times, Yours Truly was inspired to come-up with this message especially with emphasis on soon-to-be fulfilled Biblical promises at the end of the message (message supplemented by pics)!!!

    LESSONS FROM CHRISTMAS IN CORONA SEASON!!! Yes… opening ceremony of a grand event (even of the earthly realm) say Olympics signaling the imminent arrival of the exciting sporting action is always celebrated with pomp and gaiety (with special songs thrown into the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Dangerous Companion-Anger

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    This sermon deals with the destructive power of Anger looked at in a Christmas context.

    My Dangerous Companion--Anger 12/17/ 00 Genesis 4:1-18 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Christmas That Won’t Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 26, 2025
     | 131 views

    No matter how much we enjoy the gifts we receive at Christmas, they will eventually disappoint us, as will everything in this world - possessions, achievements, experiences, and relationships. But when Christ returns, we will find that what God has planned for us will never disappoint us.

    All right. Good morning. Did everyone get what they wanted for Christmas? Any surprises? I read an article a while back in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas presents, and the answers might surprise you. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,723 views

    The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

    “Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational