Sermons on Birth Of John:

What's Marriage Really All About? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2014

We cannot fully understand or appreciate what marriage is really all about until we see a picture of the way things really are.

“Getting A Clue: What’s Marriage Really All About?” Mt. 19:1-12; Eph. 5:22-33 Sometimes, to fully understand something we need to see a picture of how things really are. For example, we know our heart pumps life-giving blood that keeps us alive. But it’s only when we see a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Ruth. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 21, 2017

The genealogy of Jesus. The ladies in the genealogy of Jesus.

The Scandalous skeletons in Jesus' Genealogy - Ruth Matt:1-17; Ruth 1-4 It’s easy to think of the Christmas story simply as Mary, Joseph, and Jesus nestled closely together in a crowded barn with shepherds gathering to worship the newly born King. And while this is a beautiful, and perhaps the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2022

Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest.

Humility of Jesus Jeffery Anselmi / General The Signs of Christmas / Humility; Jesus' Birth Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest. INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think about a King or someone who is part of a royal line? • I think of luxury, power, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twas The Night Before Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 21, 2022

Twas the night before Christmas

Let read the loved Christmas story Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; Wait that’s not the real story Luke 2:8-20 "8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah: A Flawed Heroine Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2023

Hebrews 11:11 teaches us that we cannot do in our strength, God can.

Introduction Last week, I started a sermon series from Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week sermon series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. Today, we are going to study Sarah, a flawed heroine of the faith. I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Would You Do?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2024

Would be like Mary and do whatever the LORD asked you to do?

What would you do Luke 1:25 – 38 Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz (A sermon based on the annunciation of Mary) The passage that we have here from Luke’s gospel is called the annunciation of Mary. It is when the angel Gabriel came to Mary in the town of Nazareth to announce that she was going to have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:25-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Message

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

I love Christmas

Luke? ?1?:?26?-?38? ?NASB1995?? “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

What Did Mary Know? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

Mary was great because of her character.

A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve "Intelligent Designer Discovered”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 19, 2023

“Intelligent Designer Discovered” In the Cradle & On the Cross

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve–Luke 2:9a,10-12 Redeemer “Intelligent Designer Discovered” In the Cradle & On the Cross On this Christmas Eve we celebrate the birth of the “Intelligent Designer”, the “Logos” of the Universe. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 19, 2023

Everyone seems to have their own ideas about Christmas. Many are based on traditions but few are based on the Holy Bible. Christmas is a commemorative celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRO: CHRISTMAS! There is a lot of talk about what it means, or at least what it should mean. Various cultures have developed different traditions surrounding this momentous event. It has certainly become significant to the retailers, since as much as 75% of their annual sales occur at this time. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Was There?

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 22, 2023

A sermon on who attended the birth of Jesus

Luke 2:6-16 12/24/23 a.m. Who was there? Last week I mentioned that one Christmas song that I really dislike is “Little Drummer Boy”. And it’s not that it’s extremely repetitive and boring, it’s not that the song is kind of silly, let’s face it, there’s a lot of silly Christmas songs, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

"The Forgotten Man Of Christmas,” (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2025

Today like ministers across this great nation I want to preach a sermon about Christmas. But in this Christmas sermon I feel led to take a different approach from most sermons that are being preached today. Today I want to preach about THE FORGOTTEN MAN OF CHRISTMAS!!!

Text: Introduction: • Generally, Mary the mother of Jesus is the focus of attention normally in a Christmas sermon. • But there is another individual that is equally important in the Christmas story, and I want to focus on JOSEPH, THE EARTHLY FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS. THE FORGOTTEN MAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Response To The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

God chose lowly shepherds to be the first to hear the news of the birth of His Son and the first outsiders to see Jesus.

THE SHEPHERDS’ RESPONSE TO THE CHRIST CHILD A. As of today, there is only 17 days left before Christmas. 1. By this time people are in HIGH GEER getting everything READY for all the FESTIVITIES. 2. And, as I said last Sunday, this time of year can become so HECTIC that we forget about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On A Holding Pen

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 11, 2024

A Holding Pen is defined as a temporary enclosure for confining livestock or pets, but it can also appertain to life.

Henry Miller, an American novelist and short story writer once remarked: “The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:21, Zephaniah 2:14, Job 30:7, Jeremiah 33:12