Sermons on Birth Defects:

What Is Christmas? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2004

This sermon explores what Christmas is not, and also what Christmas is.

Scripture In Matthew’s description of Jesus’ birth, we read that before Mary and Joseph came together to consummate their marriage, Mary was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Promise In The Child-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD-II—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need: To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion And The Lamb

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as

THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6 Introduction: Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 22, 2004

The angels--a song of glory; Simeon--a song of promise; Mary--a song of trust

The Songs of Christmas…a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Meditation—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One of my favorite things about Christmas is the music. I love Christmas songs. My favorite thing to do at Christmas is to sit in the living room with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Congregational

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

Jesus, The Son Of God

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006

5 things Gabriel said about Jesus

Luke 1:26-35 Jesus, The Son of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2001 Introduction Only 22 shopping days left! Do you have yours done? This past week as Kathy and I have been out, we have stood in the long lines and thought about that "just right" gift for each member of the family. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006

Some truths concerning Jesus and peace

Luke 2:1-14 Jesus, The Prince of Peace Woodlawn Baptist Church December 9, 2001 Introduction A. In current series dealing with the titles of Jesus, we have considered so far Jesus as the Son of man, and as the Son of God. 1. We saw that the title Son of man was a declaration of the deity of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Zacharias' Praise

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006

3 things Zacharias proclaimed

Zacharias’ Praise Luke 1:67-80 December 2000 I. Introduction A. When you begin reading any of the gospels, you get a picture of much excitement and activity as Christ came into the world. B. In the account we will read today, we’ll meet a couple who would become the parents of the man Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational