GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS DAY SERMON 25TH DECEMBER 2025 LESSON: Luke 2:1-7 TOPIC: CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CHRIST TEXT: And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Glory in the Highest Luke 2:7 (NKJV). INTRODUCTION Every December, the world dresses up for celebration. Lights glow. Songs repeat themselves. Tables are prepared. Yet beneath the beauty, there is a quiet absence. Christ is often remembered as history, not received as Lord. We celebrate the day of His birth while ignoring the purpose of His coming. Christmas without Christ does not look wrong. It just feels hollow, if we are paying attention. Be blessed by the reason for the season in Jesus name. EXPOSITION: [1]. THE CELEBRATION THAT LOST ITS CENTER Christmas began in a manger, wrapped in humility and obedience. Luke 2:7 tells us there was no room for Him in the inn. That rejection echoes today. Many hearts are full, but not available. Isaiah 29:13 warns of people who honor God with their lips while their hearts are far away. Decorations replace devotion. Noise replaces worship. A celebration can be loud and still be spiritually silent. [2]. A BABY BORN WITH A MISSION Jesus was not born to be admired seasonally, but followed daily. Matthew 1:21 declares His purpose clearly, to save His people from their sins. John 1:11 says He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Christmas without repentance is incomplete. Without obedience, it becomes sentimental religion. The manger points forward to the cross, and the cradle already carried the weight of Calvary. [3]. INVITING CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS Revelation 3:20 reveals a painful image. Christ standing at the door, knocking. Not the door of unbelievers, but of the church. We sing about Him, yet shut Him out of our decisions, priorities, and values. Romans 12:1 calls us to present our bodies as living sacrifices. That is how Christ returns to Christmas. When homes become altars. When families pray together. When generosity replaces excess, and worship replaces performance. Luke 2:19 tells us Mary pondered these things in her heart. Christmas is restored when we pause, reflect, and make room for Him again. CONCLUSION CHRISTMAS WITHOUT CHRIST IS CARNIVAL Remove Christ, and Christmas becomes a routine. Restore Christ, and Christmas becomes a revelation. PRAYER Lord Jesus, we make room for You again. Take the center, not the corner. Be born afresh in our hearts and reign as King. Amen. GOODWILL MESSAGE May your celebration be filled with His presence, not just His memory. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 🎁 HAVE A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION. WITH OR WITHOUT CHRIST! JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN! REPENT AND BE READY FOR HIM! 🙋With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CAC Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. 56 Zone B CDA, Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu North, Lagos state, Nigeria. For prayer or counseling, pls contact us@ 08055646358: 09018952081 or peganmire[gmail].com #ChristmasWithoutChrist #MakeRoomForJesus #ChristOurCenter #ReasonForTheSeason