Sermons on Birth Of A Congregation:

A Virgin, A City And The Shepherd's

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Dec 3, 2005

Truth seekers in the word of God should find special joy in the realm of messianic prophecy because it ties the New and Old Testaments together in unique and wonderful way.

A Virgin, a City and the Shepherd’s Introduction This is a wonderful time of the year for Christians; we have the opportunity to remind ourselves just how special Jesus the Son of God really is to the fulfillment of prophecy and mankind. Today the Sermon will include the usual discourse and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Dec 30, 2002

We have been waiting and watching through November and December. Simeon and Anna, too, were waiting, and now, like these senior saints, our wait is over. Lord, now let Your servants depart in peace; according to Your Word.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Waiting. It seems that for the past couple of months that’s what we have been talking about. During the month of November we spoke of waiting and watching for the final coming of our Lord. We heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Christmas Eve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Jesus' birth, emphasizing the importance of not just receiving, but also reflecting God's love in our daily conduct. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, as we gather together in unity, in faith, and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, a revelation that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Birth, Savior

Presented To The Lord

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002

People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Anglican

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Are We Well Connected?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

A sermon on reaching out to various groups both in the church and outside the church (Material adapted from David Faust in Lookout Magazine May 4, 2003 edition, article entitled, "Are You Well Connected?")

HoHum: Can You Hear Me Now? Cell phone needs to have a good connection or frustrating. WBTU: Good connections are vital in the church. We share a “partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5). Just as an ear or a hand can’t fulfill its intended function if it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Not What You Think

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 12: 1 – 8

Leviticus 12: 1 – 8 It’s not what you think 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. 3 And on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Mighty Strange Package

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 14, 2008

Jesus is the mighty God.

Beartown Road Alliance Church December 23rd, 2007 “A Mighty Strange Package” You’ve heard the kids sing, this morning, about the baby Jesus and the love that they have for Him. This was the One that the people of Israel had waited a long time for. In fact, thousands of years ago, hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Miracle On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2009

It is important to our faith to believe in miracles - especially the virgin birth of Jesus.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS “MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET” LUKE 1:26-38 OPEN In the famous 1947 film classic Miracle on 34th Street, which was re-made in recent years, a man claiming to be Santa Claus is placed on trial. The judge is hoping to provide an answer for the age-old question, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecy Of Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 14, 2009

A look at three prophetic passages that Jesus Christ would be born in Bethlehem, that he would be a great light shining in the darkness, that he would be "God with us" and that he would be Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor.

When you look at the life of Jesus, He fulfills all 322 of the prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. The odds of just 8 of the major prophecies being fulfilled by one person is 1 in 10 to the 17th power, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000. And this is only 8 of them! To help ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Predicted

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Looking at an advent story through Isaiah.

PREDICTED December 5, 2010 ISAIAH 40-55 I love surprises, but I don’t let anyone know that. Debbie could buy a present for me, tell me it’s in the next room, and I’ll shrug my shoulders and go about my business and I won’t go looking for that present. Why? Because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 11, 2014

Since Christianity is the greatest force for good in human history, how would things be different if Jesus had never been born?

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? John 15:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a guy who thought that 5 was his special number. He was born on 5-5-1955. 2. He lived on 55th Avenue. He had 5 children and 5 cats. 3. One day he went to the horse races. He put his life savings -- $50,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A King Size Bed

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 26, 2012

By being laid in a manger he proved himself a priest taken from among men - one who has suffered like his brethren, and therefore can be touched with a feeling of our infirmities

TITLE: A KING SIZE BED SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:7 What a blessed worship experience as we celebrate this final Sunday before Christmas. We have been reminded through the early hour Life Seminar Christmas Play and all the wonderful Christmas music we have experienced this morning of the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist