Christmas Sermons and Advent Illustrations, Backgrounds

Presents for the Baby by Jerry Vines
When Jesus was born, among those who came to visit Him at His birth was a group known as the wise men. We normally talk in terms of three wise men although the Bible nowhere tells us how many there were. Because there were three gifts--gold, frankincense, and myrrh... ( read more )

The Gifts of the Wise Men and Our Gifts to Jesus by Adrian Rogers
Take God's word and turn with me, if you would please to Matthew Chapter 2. There we have the story of the visit of the wise men and gifts that they brought to the Lord Jesus. Do you have difficulty finding just the right gift for just the right person? ... ( read more )

How God Does Christmas by Curt Dodd
There are many wonderful Christmas traditions across the world... I heard of one where before they open up presents, one family in our church, sits around, reads the Christmas Story and then everyone goes around the room and thanks the Lord... ( read more )

The Miracle of the Manger (1 of 4) by Brad Whitt
I want you to take your Bibles now this morning and be finding your place at Isaiah chapter 7 if you will. As we move into the Christmas season, I want to begin a four part series of messages on the birth and life of Jesus that I want to entitle, "Unto Us A Child Is Born."... ( read more )

Joy to the World by Johnny Hunt
This song was written by Isaac Watts in approximately 1719, and later some parts and phrases were used in George Frederick Handel's beloved, The Messiah, first performed in 1742. Isaac Watts intended this song of rejoicing to be a New Testament expression of praise, based on Psalm 98... ( read more )

No Vacancy at Christmas by Ken Trivette
In the fall of 1775, the manager of Baltimore's largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed as a farmer. The manager thought that his lowly appearance would discredit his Inn. The man left and found a room in another place... ( read more )

Faith in the Midst of Doubt by Rev. Bob Wickizer
During the four-week season of Advent, Episcopal churches around the country often lose enthusiastic newcomers. Typically the newcomer stays with us right on board with every fellowship and fund raising event until about the second or third week in Advent when they discover to their great dismay, "I just don't understand this Advent business.... ( read more )

The Grinch that Almost Stole Christmas by Steve Wagers
Years ago, it is said that, Julian, the Emperor of Rome, professed Christianity in his early years of power, then he turned savagely against the Christians and vowed to exterminate them from his empire. One day, as a Roman soldier was beating a Christian for the faith that he believed... ( read more )

What Is Christmas All About? by James Merritt
There was a certain professor of a great law school who used to begin his first class every year by putting two numbers on the blackboard - a 4, and then out beside it a 2. Then he would ask this question: "What is the solution?"... ( read more )

The Virgin Birth by Chris Walls
The virgin birth has become one of the most debated doctrines in Christianity. Next to the resurrection of Christ the virgin birth has become one of the most controversial topics in Christianity. It is something that in many ways is essential to belief of Christians. Why? You might ask, because as R.C. Sproul says, "To deny the virgin birth is usually linked to the denial of the supernatural or miraculous elements of scripture.... ( read more )