Sermons on birth of the church:

A Royal Birth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2013

A Royal Birth - Christmas Sermon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Birth! A Boy! A Prince! A King! SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you have just gotten into the Christmas spirit; • Let me apologise because I want you to turn your mind back to the summer. • To a certain date July 22nd; • And to a certain time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Birth Announcement

Contributed by Jeff Waibel on Sep 24, 2016

2,000 years ago everyone was watching the Roman empire, but the most important event happened in a stable in the little town of Bethlehem. A baby was born and the birth was so important the birth announcement was sent 700 years earlier.

So I am reading War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy right now. When you undertake some task as crazy as reading War and Peace, you have to work it into conversations as often as you can. Anyway, War and Peace is set during the Napoleonic wars from about 1803-1815. The book really makes the point that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 4:12-16

Denomination: *other

The Birth Of John Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

One day, John the Baptist would stand at the water's edge, see his cousin Jesus walking towards him, and would cry out, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

Luke 1:57-80 The Birth of John 12/19/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Is there a more momentous event than the birth of a child? We hear people say when they have experienced some great achievement or honor, “Next to the birth of my child this is the greatest experience of my life.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Birth Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015

The Miracle of Christ's Birth

Introduction A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of The Sovereign

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matt 2:1-12 The Birth Of The Sovereign I. The REVELATION OF THE KING. 2 Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Birth Of The Saviour

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE BIRTH OF THE SAVIOUR

Luke 2:1 - 20 THE BIRTH OF THE SAVIOUR 1. The Illumination That Made Them Fearful (a) God's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Birth Of A Mother

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016

Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012

This is my introductory message to a series I am currently preaching on the Gospel of Luke. This message was preached on Sunday, December 25, 2011 and covers the birth of Christ

The final portion of this sermon is copied from a message that I found here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author of the sermon. The Gospel of Luke Chapters 1 & 2 Today we are starting a new series on the Gospel of Luke My goal is to start today with the birth of Jesus and end on ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

32 week sermon series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This message begins a 10 week journey through the NT; beginning with a look at the birth of Christ.

The Birth of the King March 20, 2011 The Story - 22 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. You’ll find that passage in John 1:14. Listen to those words again, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. That phrase, ‘the Word became flesh,’ has so much ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2019

• When we face the darkness that accompanies life, we place our trust in God’s miraculous power in times of trouble and doubt. God gives us hope for the future (Eternal life through His Son Jesus, He also gives us hope for today, Emmanuel, God with us!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There have always been reasons to be fearful and to lose hope in the world. • Life can get chaotic and stressful at times. Sometimes those stresses are magnified during the Christmas season. • There is so much stuff swirling around us that, at times, we can lose hope and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2019

Will we let Christ rule our hearts and be our counsel, peace, and strength during dark times?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our Christmas series entitles UNTO US. • Jesus’s birth is a powerful display of God’s faithfulness to bring peace, hope, healing, and life to a lost and dying world. • This four-week series explores the Christmas story by examining the relationship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Miraculous Birth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2019

Jesus came down in order to lift us up.

A Miraculous Birth Isaiah 7:14 Rev. Brian Bill December 21-22, 2019 The signs of Christmas are all around us… • Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year…OK, most of the time…Once in a while…Forget it, I’ll buy my own stuff. • Making a Christmas Wish won’t get your car back…No parking. Tow Away ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Virgin Birth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2019

Which is harder creating an universe or a virgin birth?

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 KJV People struggle with the Virgin Birth but it is not that hard to comprehend. If you believe that God created the first sperm, indeed millions, when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Announcements

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2019

A Christmas Eve devotion on the birth announcement to the shepherds

Birth Announcements December 24, 2019 Luke 2:8-20 I remember when Joshua and Zachary were born. We sent out birth announcements. We wanted everyone possible to know they were born. We were so happy and excited. Isn’t that kind of what you do as parents? You want to tell the world about your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist