Sermons about The Christmas Story

Twas The Night Before Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 21, 2022

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Twas the night before Christmas

Let read the loved Christmas story Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; Wait that’s not the real story Luke 2:8-20 "8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

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This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. Today’s scripture is disturbing at best. It is not a story we sing about, or is on the cover of Christmas cards. Most of us wo

King Herod’s Murderous Search Matthew 2:1-16 Typically in Advent, we look at the passages and stories leading up to the birth of the Christ child like the prophet’s announcment of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s encounter with the angel, the Magnificat and the journey to Bethlehem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Birth Of A King

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

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The message contrast King Herod and King Jesus

The Birth of a King Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to ask you what is your favorite T.V. Christmas Special? Ginny has her favorite and I have mine. Ginny loves, “White Christmas,” and my all time favorite is, “Miracle on 34th Street.” But running a close second for me in, “How the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God Lying In A Manger

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Dec 24, 2020

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This is a Christmas Eve homily that focuses on God's ultimate plan for humanity. The primary message is how God, in Jesus, share with us his true image. The challenge is for each of us to bear that image as he transforms us from the inside and lived out in the world.

God lying in a manger! Celebrating Christmas should not be viewed as an event, we should view it from the perspective of a process. Christmas, as reflected in my Christmas series, Reliving Christmas, began with God. Our introduction to God is found in the creation story—God is eternal and existed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Mark 1:7-8, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From A Quiet Carpenter Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2015

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In the Christmas story, only Joseph has no speaking part. Angels, Mary, the wise men and shepherds all speak, but Joseph is silent. Yet Joseph’s ACTIONS speak volumes and teach us some wonderful truths. This sermons lists 3 we can learn from Joseph.

Lessons from a Quiet Carpenter Christmas Series Chuck Sligh December 22, 2015 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION Christmas is always a special time of year. Families have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

After Christmas Let Down

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

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The message is about the natural let down after Christmas.

After Christmas Let Down Matthew 2:13-19 Have you noticed how the day after Christmas is sort of let down? I wrote this little poem to express how I feel. Twas the day after Christmas and everything changed. The Christmas Tree is still in the corner, but seems somehow strange. Stripped of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

Come Let Us Adore Him Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2007

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The old Christmas Carol declares, “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, o come ye, o come ye, to Bethlehem.” Christmas is about welcoming Christ, worshipping Christ, and witnessing for Christ.

COME LET US ADORE HIM: THE WELCOME, WITNESS AND WORSHIP OF CHRISTMAS OPENING TEXT: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

A Christmas Carol Revisited

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 21, 2009

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This is a sermon which applies the timeless tale of the Christmas Carol to the Gospel message of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CAROL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE WE’VE JUST WATCH A TRAILER CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS STARING JIM CAREY........ • Show Christmas Carol trailer THE PLOT LINE : A ’ TIMELESS TALE ABOUT EBENEZER SCROOGE S A MISERLY OLD MAN WHO BELIEVES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Begins With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 20, 2010

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Christmas reveals to us that God knows us and our problem, He loves us because we are precious to Him, and He saves us because heaven is where we ought to belong.

1 John 4:9-10 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Christmas was God’s idea. It has never been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, 1 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003

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Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters Of Christmas: Mary Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

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A look at Mary's place at the manger.

Have you heard words like this before? There is no way. This won't work. It's impossible. I can't do it. I can't handle it. I can't keep going. I'm not gonna’ make it. Those words sound familiar to anybody? They are the words of defeat and pessimism and yet they are words that all of us do battle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

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Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Gift We All Need: Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 22, 2008

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Jesus is the one Christmas gift we all need. And the gift we receive from Him, continues to benefit us forever.

What’s the best Christmas gift you have received? Have you ever received a gift that has changed your life? Or a gift that has inspired you and affected your future? When the actor Nicolas Cage, was a young boy his father gave him a little Pinocchio for Christmas. Being a boy, he was a little ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

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Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

After Christmas - Then What? Series

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Dec 28, 2018

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Those in the true ancient story of the first Christmas were forever altered by it and their lives centered around the One whom it is all about.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRISTMAS? Matthew 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 360 days till Christmas! What happens after Christmas? - sounds, lights, music of Christmas are over - decorations put away in boxes/tubs in the garage/attic - programs, company parties and gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

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