Sermons on Birth Narrative:

Mary Chosen Of God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

A godly woman knows how to worship God in all situations.

A. INTRODUCTION: 1. Mary still in her teens, was engaged to Joseph. “A virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph” (Luke 1:27). 2. What was Mary like? a. Pure; 1:27 b. Humble; 1:48 c. Sense of God’s presence; 1:28 d. Moment by moment fellowship with God; 1:28 e. Meditative; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Born In Bethlehem Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

In the sovereignty of God, why a stable?

A. WHERE ELSE WOULD A KING BE BORN? 1. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?  Commanded by Caesar. “A decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . . so all went . . . everyone to his own city” (2:1, 3).  Predicted. “But you Bethlehem . . . out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2016

A study of the genealogy of the Christ as presented by Matthew.

MATTHEW 1:1-17 DRAMATIC EVENTS IN AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY PLACE: SETTING THE STAGE “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Series Christmas Party: The Angels Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 27, 2019

. Jesus was just born and already the angels in Heaven are letting us know that He will save us from our sins. He gives us joy. He gives us peace.

CHRISTMAS SERIES CHRISTMAS PARTY: THE ANGELS LUKE 2:1-20, #ChristmasParty #Jesusisthebestest CHRISTMAS SERIES 12/1 Christmas Party: The Angels 12/8 Christmas Party: The Shepherds 12/15 Christmas Party: The Protesters (Herod) 12/22 Christmas Party: The Birthday Boy BEGIN WITH CHILDREN’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tis The Season.... Tis The Reason

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

The title had the art work of the green wreath of Christmas juxtaposed to the wreath of thorns. There can be no Christmas with the Cross and Easter event. some phrases form Rev. Ken Pritchard (Keep Believing Ministry) And the "gospel statement" from Rev. Ken Klaas

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Tis the Season ---Tis the Reason” (note: I added the visual art work Green wreath & Crown of Thorns) When it comes to Christmas, every preacher faces the same challenge. How do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

To Us A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

This well-known passage becomes a foundation for a Christmas series

People bring a lot of different baggage into the Christmas season. Some of you are facing the sadness of losing a family member recently. Some are looking at surgery or just recovering from it. Several are adjusting to becoming parents of a new baby in the past year or 2. I asked a few families ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Will Move Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2021

Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro It’s SO good to be able to share this time today. As I’ve shared before, I have found that going through this pandemic bound season is hard for all of us...in various ways and degrees...and what has made the most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Nicodemus! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 19, 2021

Do you have a question for Jesus? Nicodemus had one and it changed his life. Listen!

Why was Nicodemus not chosen by Jesus to be one of the 12 Disciples? After the resurrection of Jesus, there were more disciples that were not part of the 'original' disciples, such as Mary Magdalen and Nicodemus, as the book of Acts portrays. From our Biblical history, we know that the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Giver That Keeps On Giving”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

The greatest gift we could ever receive is the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.

When it comes to Christmas there is always an expectancy to hear the Christmas message to hear the prophecy of Isaiah and Luke’s account. These have become staples in the church this time of the year. But since this is the Sunday Night crowd and as I look out among you I am confident that you know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

"Two Miracles, Two Expecting”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 16, 2021

“Expecting” is the word we use when a woman is pregnant. Mary and Elizabeth are miraculously expecting a baby. God's plan for the salvation of humanity and the defeat of Satan's authority enter human history at Bethlehem. Includes a quote from Josh McDowell.

In Jesus Holy Name December 19, 2021 Text: Luke 1:39,56 Redeemer “Two Miracles, Two Expecting” Some of you had the good fortune of attending a baby shower last Sunday after church. Baby showers are joyous occasions. Everyone celebrates the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39

Denomination: Lutheran

Whee Where You Find Jesus This Christmas? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Dec 19, 2021

Where Will You Jesus This Christmas?

Where will you find Jesus this Christmas, will you find Him in the public mall, will you find Him in the public school system, or will you find Him on public property? Where will you find Jesus (first, second, third), you will find Him in the: 1. Hearts of People Who Love Him. Where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

The Night Visit That Changed Everything

September 19, 2020 "There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: He came to see Jesus by night…" John 3:1 Before we consider the encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus, let’s look at the events leading up to the night-time visit. The book of John begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

My Christmas Dilemma

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022

Some pros and cons of Christmas.

I am not a big fan of Christmas, mainly because it is not in the Bible. Family and friends outnumber me, so I go along with Christmas festivities but not wholeheartedly. I have difficulty celebrating it as the birthday of Jesus. For one reason, Christians did not celebrate Christmas for at least ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Christmas?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 5, 2022

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The Christmas story is the story of the virgin birth. It is a story of spiritual warfare. It is the story of Salvation.

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Many people in the world today argue that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th and that we are foolish to say that He was. First of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Symbols Of Advent And The Reality Of Advent

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 6, 2022

In this sermon we walk through the symbols of Advent (candles and wreath) and point it all back to the reality of Advent which is Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Symbols of Advent and the Reality of Advent Text: Romans 5:1-11 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well, we’re getting closer to the day when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I hope you all have been thinking about that. Not just in a shallow way… you know… not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible