I was sitting at my desk deep in thought – – wondering what I could come up with for Christmas Sermon Ideas that would really speak to our church’s congregation. I was facing this challenge because Pastor had asked me to do some research and come up with an Advent Sermon Series that he could present that would bless all those who heard it. Anyway, I must have been looking a little bit like a wet puppy on a cold night, because my wife put her hand on my shoulder and asked, “What’s wrong, Dear?” I explained my challenge to her, and she replied, “Why not look for something that would reflect the perfect Christmas?”
Why not indeed, I thought! I cogitated on that for a moment, wondering what does, in fact, make the perfect Christmas? I immediately thought of the festive meal that is always enjoyed at our house. Then, I thought about the gifts (I LOVE gifts), thinking about how, now that we are grand-parents, we tend to look for practical and yet charming gifts for all those we shop for. Then there’s the tree and all the rest of the decorations – – the stuff that seems to help us “get into the Christmas Spirit.” It wasn’t long before I felt the demoralizing sense of shame creep into my being and chastise me for being so shallow. What we need, I realized, is a series of Sermons for Christmas that will make this the most meaningful, Christ-centered Christmas we’ve ever experienced. We need a Christmas Advent Series that will teach us how to slow down; make a plan that keeps Christ the center of our activities; follow through on this decision and joyfully celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
It appeared to be an impossible task, to find some Christmas Preaching that would accomplish all this. Then, as God would have it, I was led to Mainstay Ministries and their series of Advent Sermons entitledThe Christmas You’ve Always Longed For. We will, it shares, experience the Christmas we’ve always longed for when we adhere to the following Sermon Themes:
- Slow Down for Reflection
- Keep a Christ-centered Focus
- Manage the Inevitable Distractions
- Celebrate Whatever Your Circumstances
- Enjoy a God-pleasing Christmas
Not only was I excited that I had found these excellent Sermons on Christmas, but I was also thrilled that it comes in an all-complete packet that includes:
- A Resourceful Pastor’s Manual
- Numerous Service Ideas – Includes mood setters, creative Scripture readings, church and home Advent Candle Lighting Ceremonies, Music Suggestions and much, much more.
- Devotionals for Pastors
- Devotions for December Calendar
To learn more about this amazing and exciting series of Topical Sermons call Mainstay toll-free at 1-800-224-2735 or go to http://sundaysolutions.com/christmas-series-dvd.html. After all, with society in the state of affairs that we currently are, the whole country needs to experience the Christmas we’ve always longed for!
