Sermons on Birth Defects:

News That Is Good For You

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 4, 2006

We have hope because of Christmas.

NEWS THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE Luke 2.8-20 S: Community C: A Hopeful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE HAVE HOPE BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2 five reasons why Christmas gives us hope. Type: Propositional The ____ reason we have hope ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Serving God

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006

Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imagine Life Without Jesus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007

What would a world without Jesus ever entering look like? Many think they would like it, but I suggest it wouldn’t be too good.

“Imagine: Life With No Jesus” Introduction: Years ago John Lennon had a big hit song titled “Imagine”. In that song he said this: Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace... I do not think that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Scandalous Beginning Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 2 of 3.

How many people have ever researched their family tree? Our family name reveals great information - Our geographic roots (Area of the world) Ming Na- Chinese Lopez- Hispanic - Our biological roots (Who we are related to) Hayes’ Family - Our financial standing (Gates, Rockefeller, Walton, etc.) We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Startling Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 3 of 3.

First we looked at His scandalous beginning: - Tamar - Rahab - Ruth - Bathsheba Last week we looked at His shameful birth: - Mary the pregnant virgin - Joseph the confused fiancé - The uncomfortable trip - The lack of housing - Killing spree of King Hero Today we want to look at a startling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask A Sign Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

Throughout the history of Israel-Judah and in the birth of Jesus we see that God continues to visit and protect His people.

Fourth Sunday in Advent(A) Ask A Sign Isaiah 7__10-17 Isaiah 7:10-17 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 18, 2007

God carefully pre-planned the event of Jesus’ birth.

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy by Dr. Elmer Towns December 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Be True?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2006

The Messiah realizes our greatest needs.

WILL GOD BE TRUE? A COMMUNITY OF EXPECTATION Isaiah 9.1-7 S: Community C: Expectation of Community Th: Advent Pr: THE MESSIAH REALIZES OUR GREATEST NEEDS. ?: How? KW: Predicted and Fulfilled Names TS: We will find in our study of Isaiah 9 four predicted and fulfilled names of Jesus that show ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Call His Name

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2005

A look at some of Christ’s names in Luke 1 and 2.

Luke 1:31 Thou Shalt Call His Name… Woodlawn Baptist Church December 25, 2005 Introduction It is with great joy that we gather this morning on the day we celebrate the birth of Christ. While multitudes of people today will meet with friends and family to open presents and spend time together, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Glows In The Dark

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: There's A Prophecy Series

Contributed by Chris Hill on Jan 3, 2006

In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe the children meet Mr & Mrs Beaver. They tell the children about prophecies concerning Aslan and sons of Adam and daughters of Eve. This is used to introduce OT prophecies conerning the birth of Christ

Where it’s Winter But Never Christmas: There’s a Prophesy Matthew 1:22 (NIV) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Intro. The happenings in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe are not just happenstance. The arrival of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22

Denomination: Methodist

The Reaction Of The Wisemen Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004

This is the last in a series of four different reactions to the birth of Jesus Christ.

The Reaction of the Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 I. They Were Drawn to and Found the Savior (v. 1-8) A. God initiated their search for Christ 1. God caused them to look to His creation 2. God used the creation to reveal Himself to them B. They were passionate in their search for Christ 1. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is God With Us?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 1, 2005

This is a Christmas sermon.

What is Christmas all about? In the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special, C. Brown cries out, “Will someone tell me what Christmas is all about?” Christmas is commercial. Read Isaiah 7:10-16. This passage tells what Christmas is really about: “God with us,” that is what Immanuel means. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Praise God For Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 3, 2005

THE BENEFITS OF HIS COMING.

PRAISE GOD, FOR JESUS MATT. 1: 21 I. INTRODUCTION WHEN WE OBSERVE ALL THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US AND IS DOING FOR US, IT IS EVIDENT THAT ALL OF US HAVE SOMETHING TO PRAISE GOD FOR. FOR OUR HEALTH AND STRENGTH, FOR DANGERS SEEN AND UNSEEN, FOR FOOD ON OUR TABLES, CLOTHES ON OUR BACKS, LOVED ONES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

It's Good Lord, To Be Here

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2005

A sermon on what a privilege it is for us as Gentiles to be called Christians and included in God’s plan of salvation.

January 9, 2005 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran