Sermons on Birth Certificate:

What Would Satan Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005

If Satan can get us to doubt our beliefs about our Savior’s birth, he’s been effective.

What Would Satan Say About Christmas? Dec. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Last week we looked at what Santa, Sinter Klaas, would say about how we celebrate Christmas. 1 Focus (Xmas vs. Christmas) 2 Faith (Jesus vs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Finding Hope In Christmas Series

Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005

An examination of some of the prophecies related to the birth of Christ and how C. S. Lewis included them symbolically in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

TITLE: Narnia: Finding Hope in Christmas TEXT: Matthew 1:20-2:23; Galatians 4:1-7 PREINTRODUCTION: I don’t know about you, but somehow Christmas never lives up to my expectations. Perhaps I’ve seen “Miracle on 34th Street” too many times, or heard the song “Holly, Jolly Christmas” once too often. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Green Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2009

The Green decorations of Christmas speak of the promise of life in a season of barren trees and gloomy skies. The birth of Christ also speaks of that promise.

OPEN: Someone has developed a personality test based on how you decorate for Christmas: • If you have nothing but multicolored lights on your tree – you’re an extrovert. • If you only use white lights – you’re the type who asks his guests to remove their shoes at the front door. • But if you use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Among Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The God of all creation pours his grace into our lives through the birth of Jesus, the gift of faith, and inclusion into his family

John 1:10-18 “God Among Us” INTRODUCTION As many know, Faye and I will become grandparents in May. In preparation for this exciting event, Faye decided to send a baby quilt to our son, Ryan. This, however, was no ordinary baby quilt. It was the quilt that Faye’s mother had made for Ryan when ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 3, 2007

The second in a series of messages on the person of Jesus as seen through the Christmas story. This message focuses on the names of Jesus as seen in the birth narrative.

What’s in a Name? Selected Passages December 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When Elizabeth was pregnant with Abigail, she was due in early December. As we approached the holidays, there was a great anticipation. I will never forget the conversation that Elizabeth and I had about naming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

B Is For Beginning Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

1. In the beginning. 2. The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom 3. Your beginnings will seem humble 4. The beginning of birth pains

Introduction 1. One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and they no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we’ve decided that we no longer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Star Is Born

Contributed by Harold Stringer on Jun 12, 2007

Many of us remember the movie a star is born, but in all history I can only recall a star ushering in the birth of anyone.

A Star is Born Many of us remember the movie a star is born, but in all history I can only recall a star ushering in the birth of anyone. There was a star shining the night that Christ the Lord was born. Yet this star meant different things to different people. What does this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Magnify Our Lord

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Seven times people were exposed to the birth of Jesus in Luke's Gospel, and seven times their hearts were filled with praise and thanksgiving.

Magnify Our Lord 12/20/09 PM Text: Various Luke 2 -3 INTRODUCTION Many people miss the point of Christmas. They're so caught up in the retail rush that they're exhausted and perhaps depressed by the holiday pressures. We know depression rates and suicide numbers increase during this season. But as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wants Us To Do Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 13, 2005

This describes the three purposes of our salvation- trust, oobedience and love. It also shows how love gives birth to the other two

The Christian Life Luke 10:25-37 What Does God Want Us to Do? What is the purpose of a sock factory? If you said to make socks, you are wrong. The purpose of a sock factory is to make money. What is the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Can This Be? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

When Jesus talked about the new birth Nicodemus asked "How can this be?" Jesus’ answer is full of spiritual instruction.

How Can This Be? Fortifying the Foundations # 7 John 2:23-3:21 4-27-03 Intro: This morning we are introduced to a man named Nicodemus and his struggle to understand the kingdom of God. We will hear Jesus’ explanation to him concerning new birth and from that become better equipped to share our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Through The Eyes Of Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2003

Third in a series of sermons for Advent. See Christmas and advent through the eyes of the shepherds who first heard the news of Jesus birth.

Advent 3 – Through the Eyes of Christmas A Shepherds Eyes Luke 2:8-20 Some Shepherds. That’s how the bible describes these men: “some shepherds.” No names, no titles, no standouts – just some shepherds. Yet to these men came the first declaration of the greatest event in human history. “There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

The Messages Of The Angels

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003

Angels delivered more messages about the birth of Jesus than of any other message in the Bible. This sermon deals with these messages of the angels.

The Messages of The Angels By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense." Luke 1:11 The Message To Zacharias Beginning at verse thirteen through verse twenty, we have the first message from an angel. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: *other

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 12, 2013

Of all the people God could have sent an angel to proclaim the birth of Jesus, WHY did he chose the lowly shepherds?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When we start to dig into the event of Jesus’ birth there are a lot of interesting issues that are recorded in the birth story. • The circumstance of His birth was unusual. . Usually a King would come with great pomp and circumstance but this was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of The Innocents

Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012

A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church