Sermons on Birthing Season:

The Magi Come To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 18, 2006

What an absurd scene it would have been to see this band of foreign royalty showing up on the doorstep of Joseph and Mary. There are some important lessons to learn from these men who came in faith to see the King...

How many of you know who was born January 8th, 1935? It was someone who influenced much change, but his coming was not met with applause and acclaim. He was born to a poor family in Tupelo, Mississippi and was unnoticed for his childhood years. It wasn’t until after he was 18 that he gained any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

The Challenges Of Freedom Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006

Jesus came to bring freedom. But there are two challenges God has in bringing spiritual freedom to human beings.

The Challenges of Freedom Jesus in Isaiah, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 12/17/06 David Flowers With the threat of global terrorism, we are focused on freedom in ways we never were before. There’s constant bantering in the media and among politicians about the issue of freedom vs. the issue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Joy

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 21, 2006

Joy to the World

Sermon on Joy December 24th 2006 Today is the 4th Sunday in Advent where we celebrate the arrival of the greatest gift ever given to humankind and hopefully begin preparing room in our hearts and lives for the second coming of this King of Kings—Jesus the Christ! Joy to the world, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mighty God Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

He Can Help

A CHILD IS BORN The Mighty God – He Can Help… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Some 15 or 16 years ago when I was still living in MO and desiring to become a pastor, I was involved in a ministry in my church where we would speak at small churches throughout the Midwest. Typically, we would travel to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Blessing Of All

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 30, 2005

A sermon about the blessing of Christ - to go along with our Bethlehem Candle Service- 2nd week of Advent.

Every year in Mesa, Arizona, the Mormon Temple puts on their Christmas display. It is a fantastic sight to see! There must be millions of lights, and the sight of those displays is truly awesome. If you want to go see them, you will spend at least a half hour looking for a place to park, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

They Presented Gifts To Him

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2005

The three different kinds of gifts have been suggested as representing various truths about the Lord Jesus. Every suggestion has it own special merit and message.

THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Praise

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2005

Three things Simeon knew that we should consider.

Luke 2:22-39 Simeon’s Praise Woodlawn Baptist Church December 11, 2005 Introduction Children’s Choir Cantata This morning we have been invited to listen: to listen to the story of a holy child sent to us down from heaven’s glory many years ago. He truly is Immanuel, the Son of God, the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Angels We Have Heard On High

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2005

The message of the angels on Christmas is a message to dispel fear, bring cheer, and be shared.

Angels We Have Heard On High Luke 2:8-20 INTRO.: This may be the oldest of all the Christmas carols we sing. There is evidence, although disputed, that this carol was sung in the Church at Rome as early as 129 BC. It’s inspiring to think we may be singing a carol nearly 2000 years old. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There No Room For Christ At Christmas?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 13, 2005

Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate.

Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate. Centuries ago, “X” was placed before “mas”, “X” being symbolic of the Greek letter “CHRI” which is the initial for Christos in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Confundido, Pero No Equivocado

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 17, 2005

Hay tanta confusión en esta temporada de Navidad, pero Cristo no es el autor de la confusión. El quiere bendecir...

CONFUSION en NAVIDAD Hoy en día, todo el mundo anda en carrera de una fiesta o actividad naviedeña hacia otra. Andamos confundidos con respecto a la razón de la temporada. *En la primera navidad, la mayoría andaba confundido también. No pudieron comprender el plan divino de Dios. CONFUNDIDO, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Each Must Make

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003

Examining the responses to Jesus’ birth, we see the choice each of us must make.

A DECISION YOU HAVE TO MAKE - Read Matthew 2 This past week, Pinellas Circuit judge W. Douglas Baird ruled that Terri’s Law, the law governor Jeb Bush and elected state officials passed in order to save the life of Terri Schiavo by preventing her feeding tube from being removed, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Won't Accept Your Excuses

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 17, 2003

An examination of Jesus’ reason for coming.

WHY GOD WON’T ACCEPT YOUR EXCUSES PART 2 - Read Matthew 1:18-25 For the past 2 months I have been teaching a class on marriage. I am excited about the number of people we have taking the class and the good reports I’m hearing from people actually applying what they’re learning. But let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Aquella Noche

Contributed by David Lema on Nov 23, 2003

Para celebrar una verdadera Navidad Usted necesita conocer a Jesucristo

TITULO: AQUELLA NOCHE TEXTO: LUCAS 2:1-20 ESENCIA DEL TEXTO EN UNA ORACION (ETS): LUCAS NARRO LA HISTORIA DEL NACIMIENTO DE CRISTO DE UNA FORMA MARAVILLOSA ESENCIA DEL SERMON EN UN ORACION (ESS): LA NAVIDAD ES VERDADERAMENTE UNA NOCHE ESPECIAL PREGUNTA PROBATORIA (AL ESS): ¿POR QUE LA ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Then Til Now Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2003

4th in Christmas Series. Written and Preached Christmas Eve by Associate Minister, Steve Higgs.

From Then Till Now 12/24/02 Have you ever noticed how Christmas a very polarizing holiday? People either really love Christmas or they really dislike it. Let me give you a few examples: For every person that says, “I can’t wait to be able spend some extra time with my family”, there is another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ