Podcasts about christmas sermons

In this episode, we read C.S. Lewis' "A Christmas Sermon for Pagans." Why does the post-Christian person need to become pagan again to be prepared to hear the gospel? How has a mechanistic view of nature led us to kill each other? Why do we reject the good news that Jesus ended the need for guilt-offerings, sin-sacrifices, and fear about the afterlife? What happened as a consequence of moderns pushing heavenly truth out of the material world? What is the message of Christmas that offers a cure for all that ails us? SHOW NOTES:  A Christmas Sermon for Pagans https://ia601205.us.archive.org/24/items/c.-s.-lewis-a-christmas-sermon-for-pagans-1946/C.%20S.%20Lewis%20-%20A%20Christmas%20Sermon%20for%20Pagans%201946_text.pdf    More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419916-coming-home-for-christmas  Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419312-face-to-face  Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Prayers-Devotions-Christ-Psalms/dp/1964419263  Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales https://shop.1517.org/collections/new-releases/products/9781964419039-remembering-your-baptism  Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419152-sinner-saint    More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley  Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/  Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313  Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba  Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books    MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com   St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511  Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake  Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Nostr https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqszfrg80ctjdr0wy5arrseu6h9g36kqx8fanr6a6zee0n8txa7xytc627hlq   Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee   Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media  

Christmas isn't about the gifts that we give and receive. Rather ,Christmas is a reminder of the Gift that God gave us over 2000 years ago. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." During these holidays I want to encourage you to stay close to Christ & point others to Christ because Jesus is the reason for the season.Merry CHRISTmas my Friend!Support the show

In this powerful message, Ricky tackles one of the most universal struggles we face today—feeling insignificant in a world that constantly tells us we're not enough.

In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl launches the new series The King Has Come with a powerful exploration of the first great gift Jesus brings: hope.Turning to Luke 2 and the quiet, largely forgotten figures of Simeon and Anna, Pastor Karl paints a vivid picture of two elderly saints who spent decades waiting in faithful obscurity—praying unanswered prayers, worshiping through silence, and serving without recognition. Yet the moment a 40-day-old baby was carried into the temple, their Spirit-illuminated eyes saw what the crowds missed: the long-promised Messiah, the Consolation of Israel, the Redemption of Jerusalem.Through their story, Pastor Karl reveals that biblical hope is not wishful thinking; it is the confident, unshakable expectation of future good rooted in the unchanging character and faithfulness of God. Hope grows in the hidden soil of daily faithfulness, thrives when God chooses to work in silence, and celebrates the tiny seed because it already trusts the coming harvest. Simeon and Anna never saw Jesus preach, heal, or rise from the dead—yet they held the infant King and departed in peace, because they knew who He was long before they saw what He would do.A tender yet convicting word for everyone who has waited a long time and is still waiting, prayed a long time and is still praying, and hoped a long time and is still hoping. In a season that can feel rushed and noisy, this message calls us to slow down, stay faithful, and train our eyes to recognize the presence of the King—even when He shows up wrapped in the ordinary, the small, and the seemingly insignificant.Because the King has come, hope is not dead. It is alive, resilient, and bubbling up in every heart that keeps showing up and keeps looking for Jesus. Essential listening for anyone who needs fresh hope this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

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Synopsis: The presentation of Jesus at the temple demonstrates the piety of Mary and Joseph while fulfilling the hopes of two faithful old prophets. Their response to and messages about Jesus offer the gospel in clear terms; Jesus is the consolation of Israel that reveals every human heart. Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40

Today, we're diving into Pastor Ken Senchal's powerful Christmas Eve message: "What Jesus Brings to Christmas." This sermon will remind you of the incredible hope, light, and joy that Jesus brings into our lives. Feeling stuck in the darkness? Jesus is the Light. Battling despair? Jesus fills your heart with Joy. Feeling bound? Jesus brings Freedom. Longing for hope? Heaven is closer than you think through the Holy Spirit. Tune in now for an uplifting word that will inspire you to embrace the true meaning of Christmas.

As the year draws to a close, life can feel like a whirlwind of unfinished tasks, unmet goals, and overwhelming expectations. In this week's episode of the OneChurch Podcast, Pastor Ken Senchal dives deep into the question: Are you just surviving, or are you thriving? Through powerful biblical insights and practical advice, Pastor Ken helps us understand what it truly means to prioritize our lives in a way that honors God and brings peace and fulfillment.  Drawing from key Scriptures like Matthew 6:33 and Mark 8:36, he unpacks: ✨ How to seek God first in all areas of life ✨ Practical steps to reorder relationships, work, and hobbies ✨ The importance of intentionality in daily decisions ✨ How to avoid being overwhelmed by life's demands Discover how to start each day with purpose, maintain a godly perspective, and build habits that lead to spiritual growth, stronger relationships, and a balanced life. Whether you're setting New Year's resolutions or seeking clarity in your faith journey, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you realign and thrive.

Join us this Sunday, December 29, 2024 for our Christmas service. For more information about Redemption Church or to get in touch please visit our website at: https://www.redemptionchurchokc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionChurchOKC If you would like to support our ministry you can donate at: https:/www.aplos.com/aws/give/RedemptionChurch1/

The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, righteous yet childless, teaches us that God's silence doesn't mean He's absent. After 400 years without prophetic words, God breaks His silence in an unexpected way, choosing an elderly couple to bring forth John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ. This narrative challenges us to remain faithful in our spiritual journey, even when our prayers seem unanswered. 

Welcome to the 1st Day of the 12 Days of Restless. In this episode we discuss one of the worst ideas for a Christmas church sermon we have ever seen.  May God bless you as you celebrate Christmas in liberty you have in Christ.  The 12 Days of Restless is brought to you by the high quality products of spindleandscarlet.com Use code "RESTLESS" to get 10% off at https://spindlesandscarlet.com/ You can follow this podcast all over the internet. twitter,   instagram.    or facebook Or email us at restlesspodcasting@gmail.com

Good Gossip (Luke 2:8-18) - Christmas Sermon

Dear friends in Christ, welcome to this podcast from All Saints Episcopal Church in Portland. All Saints is a loving, welcoming parish serving Southeast Portland for over a century. Our purpose is to celebrate God's love, seek and serve Christ in all persons, and go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit!Today, we invite you to join the Rev. Andria Skornik as she preaches the gospel, and explores the mysteries of God in our modern world.

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The Christmas season often brings messages of Jesus’ birth, but are they connecting with an increasingly skeptical culture? Why should people trust the account of Bethlehem, angels, and shepherds if they’ve been told Genesis is merely a myth? The true foundation of Christmas isn’t in Luke 2 but in Genesis, where humanity’s need for a Saviour began with Adam’s sin and its consequence: death. Bodie Hodge challenges Christians to address these foundational issues, showing how Genesis explains the bad news—sin and death—so people can grasp the good news of Christ’s birth, life, and ultimate sacrifice.

Preacher: Aaron MenikoffTitle: The Christmas SermonSeries: Christmas SermonsPassage: Luke 1:26–38

Through the lens of Charles Wesley's beloved hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, we journey through scripture, history, and the transformative power of God's love. Discover the deeper meaning of the angelic announcement in Luke 2:10-11, the contrast between earthly kings and the true King, and the cosmic significance of Christ's arrival as heaven and earth are reconciled.Whether you're singing along with the hymns or reflecting on the shepherds' response to the good news, this message invites you to embrace the joy of the gospel, live under the reign of God's peace, and share the hope of salvation with others.

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Welcome Back to Living Hope Church! As we step into Christmas week, this sermon invites us to reflect on the state of our hearts during this meaningful yet often overwhelming season. Pastor Jessica Francavilla shares a message of hope, focusing on how God prepares our hearts for His love, healing, and restoration. From Scripture's insights about the heart to Mary's prophetic journey and the peace offered through Jesus, this message reminds us to guard our hearts, realign our desires with God's will, and embrace the ultimate gift of Christ. Join us in this powerful reflection as we prepare our hearts to fully encounter the true joy of Christmas.Welcome to Living Hope Church! These podcasts are our weekly Sunday sermons. We hope you enjoy them.

Synopsis: Zechariah's prophecy has shaped the worship of Christians, East and West, for centuries. But the last we saw Zechariah, he was made mute for his unbelief. How did this disobedient priest come to write the words sung by millions of Christians over the last two millennia? Luke 1:57-66 describes how an old barren woman gives birth to the joy of the whole community. But the baby challenges the traditions of his people, and then repentant John is given both his voice and a divine voice of thanksgiving, shaping the worship of the Church of Jesus Christ. Sermon Text: Luke 1:57-80

Sermon on John 1 titled The Word Made Flesh. It was preached by Pastor Brian Hough on December 22nd 2024 at Manhattan Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Manhattan, Kansas. You can learn more at ManhattanPres.com

A Christmas Sermon, by Simon Manchester of Hope 103.2's Christian Growth podcast and pastor at All Saints in Woollahra, Sydney. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we explore C.S. Lewis' essay, "A Christmas Sermon for Pagans." For more resources, visit emetministry.orgShop:⁠https://emetministry.myshopify.com/collections/all⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/emetministries/⁠Listen on Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3xqsSY1AJZQe0IeYdibocD?si=auEwbDziTcmib5Qzy3lTDA⁠Listen on Apple Podcast:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-four-fold-disciple/id1505547928⁠Follow my reading list:⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrett⁠

Discover the Hidden Joy Beyond Life's Sorrows.Life often overwhelms us with challenges, leaving us struggling to see the joy that might be just around the corner. In this third message of The Joy of Christmas series, we explore the story of Joseph and the first Christmas through the lens of faith, resilience, and hope.Through the ancient tradition of “The Seven Sorrows and Joys of St. Joseph,” we uncover how Joseph's journey—marked by heartbreak, poverty, fear, and starting over—mirrors the struggles we all face. Yet, at every turn, God brings joy out of sorrow, hope out of despair, and light into the darkest moments of life. Join us as we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and discover how faith and hope can lead us through life's challenges into joy and redemption.

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Mary believes the Angel's message and so seeks out Elizabeth. Those who receive God's favor seek fellowship with one another. Elizabeth and her baby greet Mary and her baby with overflowing with warmth, admiration and gratitude, inspiring Mary to respond with a song praising God's covenantal loving kindness. Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-56

Sermon One (in Walshe, Complete Mystical Works) has become known as capturing the essence of Meister Eckhart's thought. “Here, in time, we are celebrating the eternal birth which God the Father bore and bears unceasingly in eternity, because this same birth is now born in time, in human nature.” And why does this lofty thought matter? “What does it avail me that this birth is happening, if it does not happen in me? That it should happen in me is what matters.”Eckhart, therefore, offers a corrective to the way Christianity and indeed Christmas is usually articulated today. Where does this birth take place? Not in Bethlehem, not in a stable, not around 4BC, not even from Mary, but primarily “in the very purest, loftiest, subtlest part that the soul is capable of”.Only, is this itself not only too rarefied a form of Christianity, but one inadequate to our times, in denial of moral imperatives or simply a gospel of spiritual bypassing?In fact, precisely the opposite is the case. Without that birth of the Word in the soul, Christianity's moral meaning is lost, its injunctions become pathways to demoralisation, with the happiness promised transitory or elusive.Eckhart, therefore, has crucial things to say to a church dedicated to filling people up with experiences and demands, as well as a time keen on practices that miss the stillness and silence he argues is fundamental.Rather, alongside the author of The Cloud of Unknowing and Mother Julian, Eckhart preaches the direct and easy path, that depends not on our efforts but on a capacity to not know and stay before the ground from which the Word is born.Unity with God is the purpose and promise of life - the secret that I feel is regularly absent in presentations of Christianity, though so much sought and needed.

Discover the profound significance of two names given to the Messiah: Jesus and Emmanuel. In this Christmas episode, Rob Rienow unpacks the biblical meanings behind these names, revealing how they define Christ's mission to save us from our sins and the promise of “God with us.” Explore how these truths shape our lives, offer eternal hope, and call us to live in light of eternity. Featured Resources: Visionary Family Community: Join a global network of families committed to following Christ at https://VisionaryFam.com/community/ Visionary Family Camp (Summer 2025): An unforgettable family retreat at Cedar Bay, Michigan. Learn more at https://VisionaryFam.com/Camp

Discover the surprising message of hope and joy found in the Christmas story—a message that uplifts the humble and challenges the powerful. In this sermon, we explore the contrast between King Herod's prideful reign and Mary's humble surrender to God's call. Learn how God consistently chooses the lowly to fulfill His purposes, and how true joy comes from humility, justice, and aligning our lives with God's will.Through Mary's story, we uncover the deeper meaning of being "blessed," a promise of God's presence and peace in all circumstances. Her song, the Magnificat, reminds us of divine justice: lifting the humble and holding the mighty accountable.If you're searching for joy this Christmas, this message will inspire you to live humbly, love generously, and serve faithfully. Watch now and rediscover the joy of Christmas!

The Angel Gabriel's next stop is an obscure town in Northern Judea to announce the birth of the messiah to a young Jewish Virgin. This scene has shaped the imagination and liturgy of the Church in profoundly positive and harmful ways. Mary, the God-bearer, is a picture of Mother Church and the true Christian; favored of God, thoughtful, obedient, believing, worshipful and a faithful follower of God's word. Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38

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In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Rod Walley who is Lead Pastor from Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Goose Creek.  Rod is the first to be interviewed in our Christmas “Sermon in a Sack” series and shares with Scott what his all-time favorite Christmas gift is and how God will sometimes stretch us to reach our full potential in Him.  Join us as we jump full swing into this Advent Season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/momentum-ministries6/support

On this special Christmas episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow explores the significance of the word "behold" in the Christmas story and throughout Scripture. From the angel Gabriel's message to Mary to the prophecies of Isaiah, this simple word carries a profound message: to stop, look, and reflect on the incredible work of God. Discover how "beholding" Christ transforms our understanding of Christmas and deepens our faith in God's promises. Featured Resources: Visionary Family Community: Join a global network of families committed to following Christ and passing faith through the generations. Visit https://visionaryfam.com/community Visionary Family Ministries Events: Learn about live family worship night on Dec. 8 in Chicagoland and more at https://visionaryfam.com/events.

Pastor Andy preaches on how to receive the true Christmas. Give to Grace: gracelutheran1.org/givePodcast (audio version of sermons): Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tz9zel Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L68G2T

Hello, and welcome again to Living Hope Church! In this weeks sermon, Pastor Bill Francavilla reflects on God's purposeful design in history, from creation to the birth of Jesus, discussing how every event was part of His plan for His glory and our salvation. The story of the Karen people, who received the gospel through ancient prophecies, illustrates how God works through history to fulfill His divine purpose. Every person is created for God's glory, encouraging the us to embrace our role in His plan and to prepare for His coming. Ultimately, God's timing is perfect, and He uses both individuals and events to bring about His magnificent purposes.Welcome to Living Hope Church! These podcasts are our weekly Sunday sermons. We hope you enjoy them.

God visits his people in answer to prayer, fulfilling through the hope of one faithful couple, the hope of all Israel. The story and setting are familiar and full of typology from all over the OT, yet something is terribly amiss, which does not prevent the overwhelming grace of a loving and faithful God. Sermon Text: Luke 1:5-25

Hello, and welcome back to Living Hope Church!! Join us again this week as Pastor Jessica Francavilla helps us to reflect on who we are and who we're becoming. She challenges us to shed the "masks" we wear and embrace our true identity in Christ. Through the process of sanctification, we are being transformed to reflect God's holiness and become more like Jesus. She continues by highlighting the three stages of salvation—justification, sanctification, and glorification—and encourages us to grow in grace, renewing our minds and aligning our actions with God's will.We are reminded that our real identity is not defined by our struggles or flaws but by who God says we are: loved, forgiven, chosen, and more than conquerors. This holiday season, let's leave behind old mindsets and step into the fullness of who God created us to be.Welcome to Living Hope Church! These podcasts are our weekly Sunday sermons. We hope you enjoy them.

Luke investigated everything carefully to write an orderly account to provide certainty to his readers. Sermon Text: Luke 1:1-4

From the earliest days of the Church, Christian theologians have marveled at the paradoxes found in the incarnation. Among the earliest expression of this marveling comes from St. Augustine, the most influential theologian in Western Christianity.  Augustine was born in 354 in Thagaste, a Roman city in modern Algeria. A brilliant thinker, he initially rejected Christianity as an intellectually empty faith, despite the faithfulness of his mother. After wandering through various pagan philosophies, the equally brilliant St. Ambrose, the bishop of Milan, showed him how Christianity was superior to pagan philosophies. Augustine became a Christian, and eventually returned to Hippo, where he was elected bishop.  Augustine was an expert orator. He had been a teacher of rhetoric in Milan when he met Ambrose. As a Christian, he used his intellectual abilities and communication skills to address both the pressing theological issues and conflicts facing the Church in the late fourth and early fifth centuries as well as the challenges brought by opponents of Christianity. He also employed his impressive skills in his preaching. In his many years as bishop at Hippo, Augustine preached many Christmas sermons that discussed various aspects of the incarnation. One of his most striking sermons addresses the many paradoxes involved in God taking on human flesh. For example, in what is known as Sermon 184, which Augustine delivered sometime before A.D. 396, he pointed out the paradox of God's sovereignty with the vulnerability of becoming a child:  The one who holds the world in being was lying in a manger; he was simultaneously speechless infant and Word. The heavens cannot contain him, [yet] a woman carried him in her bosom. She was ruling our ruler, carrying the one in whom we are, suckling [the bread of life].   In Sermon 191, delivered years later in either A.D. 411 or 412, Augustine was even more pointed about the paradox of the incarnation:  The maker of man, he was made man, so that the director of the stars might be a babe at the breast; that bread might be hungry, and the fountain thirsty; that the light might sleep, and the way be weary from a journey; that the truth might be accused by false witnesses, and the judge of the living and the dead be judged by a mortal judge; that justice might be convicted by the unjust, and discipline be scourged with whips; that the cluster of grapes might be crowned with thorns, and the foundation be hung up on a tree; that strength might grow weak, eternal health [might] be wounded, life [might] die.  Like his listeners then, Augustine would want us to consider in the incarnation that which we so often overlook in our familiarity with the story. He also encouraged a response appropriate to the great mystery of the incarnation. In Sermon 184, he said:   So then, let us celebrate the birthday of the Lord with all due festive gatherings. Let men rejoice, let women rejoice. Christ has been born, a man; he has been born of a woman; and each sex has been honored. Now therefore, let everyone, having been condemned in the first man, pass over to the second. It was a woman who sold us death; a woman who bore us life.   As Augustine explained, Jesus came in the likeness of sinful flesh so that our sinful flesh might be cleansed and purified. This shows that it is not the flesh itself at fault, but the sin that corrupts it. That sin must die so that we might live. Thus, Augustine affirmed the created goodness of the body, and with it, the goodness of Creation. He also reminded his listeners that Jesus was born without sin so that we who have sin might be reborn through faith.  Not everything in Augustine's Christmas sermons is as theologically clear, but we would do well to ponder his words on the wonder and the many paradoxes of the incarnation and join him in celebrating and rejoicing in the birth of our Lord.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Glenn Sunshine. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.