Sermons on The Gift Of Christmas:

Christmas: Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2014

The birth of Jesus Christ should motivate us to exalt and worship God, just as the angels sang, "Glory to God in the Highest."

Christmas: Glory to God in the Highest (Luke 2:1-20) (Note: Although the points in this sermon are similar to a previous sermon I composed, this version contains more newly-added Jewish roots material; the skeleton may be similar, but there is more meat on the bones!) 1. Admiring the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

"Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Is All About Wonder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 23, 2015

This is the Christmas Eve message for this series and looks back to Isiah's prophecy that Jesus' name would be called Wonderful

That is the question isn’t it? Doesn’t anyone know what Christmas is all about? And if you’ve been at Cornerstone through December you know that we’ve been trying to answer Charlie Brown’s question. The is the fiftieth anniversary of this iconic Christmas special ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2016

An order of service for Christmas Eve. Mostly scripture reading and singing.

Welcome – Invocation Tonight we come to light one candle. It is a candle to remind us that Jesus is our light. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords who has come to offer salvation to all of mankind. Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Christmas Carols

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Dec 1, 2015

Jesus is the reason for the season, and because of that everything about this season can point back to Him in some way.

The Truth About Christmas Carols Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re starting to hear Christmas carols everywhere. Radio stations have them on 24/7, we hear them in movies and on TV; it’s getting harder and harder to find some sort of media that doesn’t have Christmas carols ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:24, Matthew 28:12-15, Revelation 1:13-14, Matthew 18:3, Matthew 19:14, John 16:5-7, John 16:16, John 16:20, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 1:7, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2015

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the most important person ever born. This morning we are going to look at Matthew 1 and focus on one reason why Jesus Christ is the #1 person who has ever lived. We find the truth of it in Matthew 1 which is

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: JESUS MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Most Important Ever Born (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2521212/Wikipedias-10-significant-people-EVER.html) Who is the most important person ever born in all of history? Right away we all say Jesus Christ because we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Joseph Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2015

Joseph is a righteous man. Even before he is put into a hard position with a pregnant fiancée he is a righteous man that wants to live his life as God instructs.

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 SEGMENT 1 Lies. It had to be a lie. How could she be pregnant? What good would come of this? How could she put such a thing on God? What possible reason could she have for spinning a tale of an angel messenger and pregnancy and the Messiah? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women Guild Christmas Message

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 6, 2014

Short Message for Women Guild Christmas party.

Illustration: A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband,dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly without an appointment into the president of Harvard's outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Old Testament Christmas Story

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014

Old testament Christmas story

An Old Testament Christmas Story II Samuel 12:15-22 I. The necessity of the first child that was taken - v. 16 2. The names of the second child that was given *v. 24 - Solomon "peace" *v. 25 - Jedediah "beloved of the Lord" Lessons 1. The first Adam (Old Nature) must die, before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2010

Don't drop the ball; provide loving leadership.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Man Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/12/10 Two weeks ago, Steve Johnson, a receiver for the Buffalo Bills, inexplicably dropped what would’ve been a game-winning 40-yard easy touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime. After dropping it, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 12, 2010

How do we walk a godly life? It takes great courage to live a life that follows God and not ourselves. What are some of the characteristics of a person who lives a life of courage? This morning we are going to see how Joseph exemplified courage to foll

The Face of Courage - Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) The Faces of Christmas Series Slide Introduction Courage What picture comes to mind when you think of the word courage? I think there are a lot of people that think for a person to be courageous, they need to be fearless or do dangerous things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Theme is Repentance.... illustration from Shel Silverstein.... taking the garbage out.... John calls us to not "regret" but to take the garbage out of our lives.

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2010 Text Matthew 3:1-2,5-6 Advent I–Redeemer Lutheran “Christmas Is Coming – Are You Ready?” This past week Colleen was having several blood tests and checkups as part of her requirements for the upcoming mission trip. She ran into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Came Down At Christmas Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Dec 16, 2010

Christmas is a time to reach out and love one another

Last year while at the mall with his Mom, a seven-year-old boy watched as children lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a little boy that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of God’s Son, with the innocence that only a child can have, he asked his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 17, 2010

What can we learn about Faith from Mary? She exhibited faith in a way that glorifies the Lord. She found favor with God, but her circumstances did not seem great and yet she found contentment and peace.

The Face of Faith - Mary The Faces of Christmas Series Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7 Faith Accepts altered Expectations (Luke 1:38) Faith Believes without Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith finds Contentment despite Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Intro Slide Has anyone ever had dreams of their future? Not real dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational