Sermons on True Christmas:

A Simple, Difficult And Necessary Question; A Christmas Reflection

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 26, 2012

It’s Spiritually necessary for us to contemplate our journey with God and ask one simple question with huge implications. “Have I sold out my life for Jesus?”

I enjoy a Christmas Eve service. I find it ironic though that most of us perceive this service as being a quiet and reflective time. Of course Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birthday, so it’s great we have candles, but, don’t you find it kind of odd that we celebrate his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

1. Our hope comes from the work of God. 2. Our hope comes from the wonder of God. 3. Our hope comes from the will of God.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23 2012 *People cannot make it without hope. A former instructor for the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Unit explained this in what he called “The Rule of Threes”: -“You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas: Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 5, 2011

God can and will lead us; we must be willing to follow.

All I Want for Christmas: Wonderful Counselor December 4, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God can and will lead us; we must be willing to follow. Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:6 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Good News For Underdogs, Outcasts And Lonely Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2011

God has good news for the underdogs, the outcasts and the lonely. The good news is that we can experience the joy, peace and hope that Christmas is all about.

GOOD NEWS FOR UNDERDOGS, OUTCASTS AND LONELY OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing. Remembering the loss of a loved one, or the pressure to have the ‘perfect’ Christmas can overwhelm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus' Wish List" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2011

A sermon about materialism.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus’ Wish List” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book) I remember being about Mary Ellen’s age and trying to remember what I had given my sister Lisa the previous Christmas. Not able to recall, I went and asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

All I Want For Christmas: Eternal Father Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 19, 2011

Jesus provides for us and cares for us as the Messiah caring for His church.

All I Want for Christmas: Eternal Father December 18, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus provides for us and cares for us as the Messiah caring for His church. Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:6, John 6:28-35 Supplemental Passage: "I and the Father ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Behind Christmas (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011

It is this fourth word from our dying Saviour that causes me to begin to cry and weep as I see our dear Lord the sinless perfect Son of God who came from the very Throne room of the Most High God.

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Gospel of Mathew Chapter 27 verse 46) Gentle Reader, It is this fourth word from our dying Saviour that causes me to begin to cry and weep as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Jesus The Christ Came To Rescue And Save

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 17, 2010

This an alternative version of my 2010 children’s talk for visiting school children and parents at the Church. This worked well with 240 8 and 9 year olds plus parents and teachers.

First of all, there are a few people who would like to send their Christmas greetings to you … [Note to the reader: I showed a short film clip of various film stars saying Merry Christmas - you can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xKzkAo09Q0 ] I love Christmas and I love ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:26-27

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Is For-Giving Part 3 Forgetting Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2011

God, through the miracle birth - Jesus Christ, gave to mankind the gift of forgiveness to save us from our sins.

Christmas is For-giving Part 3 Forgetting Introduction (adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel) Mat 1:18-21 God, through the miracle birth- Jesus Christ, gave to mankind- gift of forgiveness- to save us from- sins. Christmas is a time For-giving. We have been studying the whole truth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Do We Really Need A Little Christmas?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2009

The promise of Christmas is a promise of happiness, but on God’s terms, not ours.

Third Sunday of Advent 2009 climb down the chimney; Put up the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen. Slice up the fruitcake; It’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough. For we need a little music, Need a little laughter, Need a little singing Ringing through the rafter, And we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009

If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All I Want For Christmas Is...jesus

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 19, 2008

Sometimes all we know are "NO’s". We learn to live within the limis of can-not, must-not, will-not, and have-not. We really need a "YES"! Here’s the best YES of all.

All I want for Christmas is JESUS! 2 Corinthians 1:20 John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (NIV) One of the first words we know is “NO”! From the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God