Sermons on Birth Pangs:

The Superior King Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 1, 2014

Peter's Pentecost Sermon was used by God to give birth to the Church.

Jesus: The Superior King: Acts 2:25-41 OUTLINE: (note: Acts 2:25-36 quotes From PSALM 16:8-11, 68:18 and 110:1) Peter’s Pentecost message from God is to an unsaved world and, like all of scripture, the spotlight is on the LORD JESUS CHRIST. 1. The Superior and Eternal King spoke 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014

This message focuses on the Biblical history that surrounds the birth event of Christ

Mary of Nazareth Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone in the world has heard something about the Christmas Story. Almost everyone knows that … along with Santa Clause, Christmas trees, and songs about Decking Halls with Holly … there is a back story. And the back story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 29, 2021

God's great gift is a new birth in Christ

John 3:13-17: You must be born again Story: Richard Daly who was mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955-1976). Mayor Daly was known as a rather forbidding guy to work for. One day one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and asked for a pay raise. Mayor Daly, who was rather stingy responded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If it is a noble birth to be born of a king, what is it to be born of the King of Kings?

When I was a student at Bethel, Lavonne and I were invited as honorary guests to a banquet held each year for students near the top of their graduating class in the colleges and law schools of St. Paul. I was delighted with this opportunity, and it was with a real sense of satisfaction that I put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Good News For The Outcasts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2021

God uses outcasts to announce Jesus's birth.

Good News for The Outcasts Jeffery Anselmi / General Characters of Christmas / Birth of Jesus; Shepherds at Birth of Christ / Luke 2:8–20 INTRODUCTION • Do you remember when you had a child, or when you got married or graduated from High School or College? • What do we usually do when a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True To His Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

The promise of Isaac's birth to an aged Sarah and Abraham brings laughter

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 “True to His Word” INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago we talked about faith. From the perspective of Hebrews 11 we learned that faith was “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. I pointed out that this is not an illogical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Paano Mo Nilapitan Ang Pasko? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2023

Titingnan natin kung paano lumapit ang iba't ibang indibidwal sa Pasko. Maling diskarte ang ginawa ng isa sa kanila. Ang dalawa pang may tamang diskarte sa Pasko ay nakatanggap ng napakalaking pagpapala sa unang Pasko.

Matapos bumisita ang isang lalaki sa Banal na lupain, inilarawan niya ang kanyang karanasan. Na-turn off siya sa commercialism. Makalipas ang ilang taon, nagsagawa siya ng pangalawang paglalakbay sa Banal na Lupain, at nilampasan niya ang komersyalismo upang tumuon sa mga lugar ng kasaysayan ng ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Presence Of God: Following The Beat Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

If you are a real born again Christian, you have Jesus Christ living within you. You are in fact part of His body, the body of Christ. You carry His presence with you. The presence of God, with you.

I recall a few weeks back I was trying to get into the mindset of Christmas, so I was watching old Christmas cartoons from the mid 1900s. A fair amount of it was oddly poisonous to my spirit. It was not edifying or encouraging to my inner man. It was a lot of self focused desire for stuff, a lot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3, John 3:8, John 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Connections Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

Luke 1 narrates the birth of the Messiah, and the first chapter of the book of Acts of the Apostles expresses the Birth of the Church. Luke brings out the connection between the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

1: 01-11 Introduction to Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-03 Connection between Gospel and Acts 1: 4-08 Connection between Christ and Disciples 1: 9-11 Connectivity between Present and Future Church 1: 1-03 Connection between Gospel and Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The New World Order

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Sermon explores God's program for bringing in His kingdom (the New World Order), beginning with the resurrection of Jesus. In this Easter message, God's program for a new world is contrasted with the world's efforts to do so without God.

1 Cor. 15:20-24 3/26/16 Today I want to talk with you about the New World Order. When it is fully established there will be no more war or bloodshed. Terrorism will be a thing of the past. Poverty will be unheard of. No one will ever hunger or thirst again in this new economy. All the problems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:16-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Genesis 11:4, Revelation 13:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Let The Body Beware!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

If we do not desire God's will for the life of the church, then we will see the Body of Christ fall far short of God's will.

"Let The Body Beware!" 1 John 2:18-28 The human body gives us one of the most awe-inspiring illustrations of a deep biblical truth that all of us should aspire to live out as we seek to be obedient to God's call upon our lives. Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Forward To That Day Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

Expository sermon exploring the second coming of Christ and how the anticipation of that event should affect our lives now. Clip from movie "Titanic" illustrates urgency of Evangelism.

Looking Forward to That Day I Thessalonians 4:13-18[1] 11-07-04 What are you looking forward to in life? What goals have you set and how are those goals affecting the way you life? Isn’t it amazing how our hopes and dreams determine the choices we make in life—determine the sacrifices we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic