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Christmas sermon series graphics and ideas

December is the month more guests walk into your church than any other, and it is also the month your team has the least time. A Christmas sermon series with one strong visual world makes every screen, post and invite feel intentional.

Christmas 2026 is 8 weeks away.Starts Sunday, November 29, 2026.

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Here are original Christmas sermon series ideas with a scripture anchor for each, this year's key dates, the church Christmas graphics worth making, and how to go from idea to a finished kit in minutes.

When to plan

Christmas 2026 dates

Christmas Eve 2026 is Thursday, December 24, 2026 and Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026. A December series usually starts Sunday, November 29, 2026.

First Sunday of Advent: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24, 2026
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026
First Sunday after Christmas: Sunday, December 27, 2026
Epiphany: Wednesday, January 6, 2027

Have the graphics finished by Sunday, October 18, 2026 so worship, production and communications can all work from one visual system. The usual planning window for Christmas is october through december.

Ideas with scripture

12 Christmas sermon series ideas

Original titles you can preach as written or adapt. Pick one and we will start your brief with the title and scripture filled in.

01
The Gift
What God gave, why He gave it, and what it means to actually receive it.
John 3:16Use this idea →
02
Sing We Now
The stories and theology behind the carols your people will sing all month.
Luke 1:46-55Use this idea →
03
Why Christmas?
Four honest questions seekers ask about the manger, answered from scripture one Sunday at a time.
1 Timothy 1:15Use this idea →
04
The Word Became Flesh
John's Christmas story, no stable required: the eternal Word moving into the neighborhood.
John 1:14Use this idea →
05
Cast of Christmas
Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the innkeeper and Herod. Every character in the story is a mirror.
Luke 2:8-20Use this idea →
06
Home for Christmas
For the lonely, the grieving and the far away: the God who comes to find us.
Psalm 68:6Use this idea →
07
Peace on Earth
The angels promised peace. Peace with God, peace within, and peace with the people across the table.
Luke 2:14Use this idea →
08
Wonder
Recover the awe of the incarnation in a season that has made it familiar.
Luke 2:18Use this idea →
09
Unexpected
A teenage mother, a small town, a feed trough. God's surprising way of showing up.
Micah 5:2Use this idea →
10
Joy to the World
What kind of joy survives a hard year? The joy announced to shepherds working the night shift.
Luke 2:10-11Use this idea →
11
Promised
The Old Testament promises Christmas keeps, from the garden to the last prophet.
Genesis 3:15Use this idea →
12
Follow the Star
The magi's long search, and what it takes to find Jesus when you start far from home.
Matthew 2:1-12Use this idea →

Want a different angle? Try the free sermon series ideas generator or the sermon series title generator.

Examples

Christmas church graphics examples

The styles churches pick most for Christmas, with real examples of each. Every kit comes out in one matched style across every format.

Want more? Browse all styles or see what churches are making in the community gallery.

What to make

What Christmas graphics does your church need?

Start with the title slide and the worship background, then make the Christmas Eve invitation in the same style so guests who saw your posts recognize the room when they arrive.

Graphic	What it is for	Credits
Series title slideThe 16:9 anchor for your screens and the image every other piece matches.	The 16:9 anchor for your screens and the image every other piece matches.	1 credit
Worship backgroundA matching background for lyrics, liturgy and scripture readings.	A matching background for lyrics, liturgy and scripture readings.	1 credit
Social storyA vertical invite for Instagram and Facebook stories.	A vertical invite for Instagram and Facebook stories.	1 credit
Square postA feed post for Instagram, Facebook and your church app.	A feed post for Instagram, Facebook and your church app.	1 credit
Week slides and lower thirdsA named slide for each Sunday and a lower third for announcements.	A named slide for each Sunday and a lower third for announcements.	1 credit each
Spanish versionsAny image in Spanish for bilingual services and posts.	Any image in Spanish for bilingual services and posts.	1 credit each
Event Promo KitEvery digital invite format for a single service or event, like Christmas Eve or Easter.	Every digital invite format for a single service or event, like Christmas Eve or Easter.	5 credits
Print PackPrint ready postcards, a flyer and a poster for invite cards and the lobby.	Print ready postcards, a flyer and a poster for invite cards and the lobby.	2 credits
Worship countdown and sermon bumperA 3 or 5 minute countdown and a 15 second cinematic bumper, on the Growth plan.	A 3 or 5 minute countdown and a 15 second cinematic bumper, on the Growth plan.	See pricing

The first four make the starter kit: 4 credits for a title slide, worship background, social story and square post in one style. Plans and video costs are on the pricing page.

From idea to a finished Christmas kit

Step 1
Start with an idea
Pick one of the ideas above or describe your own Christmas series in a sentence.
Step 2
Choose a style
Choose any of the designed styles, or start with one churches pick for this season.
Step 3
Get the matched kit
Title slide, worship background and socials in minutes, with week slides and Spanish versions when you want them.

Christmas planning questions

When does Christmas start in 2026?

Christmas Eve 2026 is Thursday, December 24, 2026 and Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026. A December series usually starts Sunday, November 29, 2026. Aim to have your graphics finished by Sunday, October 18, 2026.

How long should a Christmas sermon series be?

Three to five weeks. Most Christmas series start the first Sunday of December or on the first Sunday of Advent and finish with Christmas Eve or the Sunday after Christmas.

What graphics does a church need for Christmas?

A series title slide, a matching worship background, and social posts for stories and the feed are the core. Start with the title slide and the worship background, then make the Christmas Eve invitation in the same style so guests who saw your posts recognize the room when they arrive.

How much does a Christmas graphics kit cost on pixelchurch.co?

The four-image starter kit (title slide, worship background, social story and square post) uses 4 credits, one per image. Week slides, lower thirds and Spanish versions are 1 credit each. The 7-day free trial needs no card and includes enough credits for a first kit.

When should a church start promoting Christmas services?

Start inviting about four weeks out, which lines up with the first Sunday of Advent. That means the Christmas graphics, including social posts and the service times slide, should be finished before Thanksgiving weekend.

What is a good Christmas sermon series for a church with lots of guests?

Pick a title a guest understands in two seconds, like Home for Christmas or Why Christmas?, and make every week a complete message on its own. Guests often come once, so each Sunday should stand alone while still fitting the series.

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Plan the rest of the year

Christmas sermon series graphics and ideas

Christmas 2026 dates

12 Christmas sermon series ideas

The Gift

Sing We Now

Why Christmas?

The Word Became Flesh

Cast of Christmas

Home for Christmas

Peace on Earth

Wonder

Unexpected

Joy to the World

Promised

Follow the Star