Sermons on Birth Defects:

Games People Play With God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2020

One-third of church goers have quit watching online services and experts predict they will never come back to church! They are falling away. They are playing games with God and we must alert them to the terrible consequences.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WITH GOD Isaiah 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An avid fan of the Washington Redskins took his dog to a friend’s house for an afternoon of watching their favorite team. The friend was surprised to see the dog, but felt like the dog might be more exciting to watch than the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13-17, Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel. Part 3: What Happens If We Accept Jesus?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 15, 2020

When we accept Jesus we ARE a new creation and the old passes away. There is new birth and death. But we shouldn't imagine for a moment that the job is done. Just as a new baby needs nurturing, our new spiritual selves need nurturing. And our old selves need to be shown the door.

The Gospel, Part 3 We have now reached the third of our four talks in our series ‘the gospel.’ Part 1: The problem Part 2: The solution Part 3: What changes if we accept Jesus? Part 4: What happens if we reject Jesus? [Slide of Adam and Eve] In part 1 of this series on ‘the gospel’ we first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

An Announcement Of Preparation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

Angels have access to God’s presence.

A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Room In The World: The King Of The Universe Enters In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

The birth of Christ reveals a God who enters the world in humility and obscurity to fulfill prophecy, accomplish salvation, and inaugurate a kingdom the world still cannot comprehend.

NO ROOM IN THE WORLD: THE KING ENTERS IN OBSCURITY November 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:1-7 Church, this morning we’re coming back to one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture — Luke 2:1–7 — but I want you to hear it without the background noise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025

As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025

Nearly 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah proclaimed a message of hope that we still hold tightly to today, a truth that shapes not only our holiday season but every moment of our lives. This miraculous child, Jesus, has changed everything.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1962, missionaries Don and Carol Richardson encountered the Sawi people of New Guinea, a tribe still practicing head-hunting and cannibalism. Amidst cultural clashes, the Richardsons faced considerable challenges, including witnessing 14 tribal conflicts right outside their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Wright on Dec 25, 2025

We talk about Isaiah luke mathew and john in this sermon

Beloved, we gather in the presence of Almighty God to look once again upon the most glorious story ever told, the story of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Not the birth of an ordinary child, not the rise of a mere prophet, not the beginning of a simple moral teacher, but the entrance of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Mary's Call Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2024

3 times the angel tells us do not be afraid in the birth story of Jesus. What can we learn?

Advent - Fear Not December 1, 2024 Most people don’t like to admit the things we’re afraid of. What are your fears? It seems like fear is much more prominent today than it was back when I was a kid. Sometimes I think we can blame the media and social media and the fast pace of news spreading. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 5, 2024

A different look at telling people about the birth of Jesus and what this all really means

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the earth, Every creature was stirring, awaiting a birth. The time for Messiah was certainly near, The prophets foretold it; the Bible was clear. From the book of beginnings, the very first sin, God’s word made it clear how His grace entered ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed For Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024

Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, was just like many of us—a person of low estate. Actually, all humans are of low estate compared to God. Yet, in spite of Mary's poor and obscure background, God chose to bless her to be the mother of our Lord.

“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-48, Luke 1:38, Luke 11:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not (Sermon 3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 17, 2024

God’s love proved effective by Jesus Christ and confirmed by the presence of the Holy Spirit casts out all fear that on Judgment Day we will face the consequences of our sins all by ourselves. Perfect love casts out all fear.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-11, 1 JOHN 4:7-19 # fearnot” INTRODUCTION… Distractions of Christmas (p) Christmas songs are favorites for a lot of people when it comes to holiday-type music. “Christmas music” is so important it is its own genre. Christmas songs get us in the mood for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Christmas Message Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2024

We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. And it all started…from the very Beginning, Even BEFORE the World Began, HE WAS…

2024.12.22. The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC Scriptures: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7L14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024

Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm with it.

Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm with it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:19, James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 1, 2021

God has a plan, God has a work for each of you to accomplish for His glory. His strength is sufficient, and all you have to do is hear His call and surrender yourself to Him.

Calling of God Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations. - Jeremiah 1:5 This is the call of God to Jeremiah. Let's take a look at this prophet that the Lord was calling. In verse 1 we are introduced to him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Topics: Pentecost, Church Birth, Gospel Proclamation