Sermons on Frankincense Myrrh:

How Do You Smell?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 9, 2003

When you are around others what do you smell like? Do you give off the fragrance of life or the odor of death? Can people smell the fragrance of Jesus in your life or do they smell the vile odor of rotting flesh.

How do you Smell? Thesis: When you are around others what do you smell like? Do you give off the fragrance of life or the odor of death? Can people smell the fragrance of Jesus in your life or do they smell the vile odor of rotting flesh. Intent of message is to encourage the graduates and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, John 11:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

How To Observe The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020

Today we will examine the Scriptures and see how the first Christmas was observed and I hope we will walk away with six principals we can apply in our lives as we seek to celebrate the birth of the Savior this year.

How do you celebrate Christmas? How did you observe this holiday last year? Did you purchase presents for your loved-ones? Did you serve dinner in your home or were invited to a friend or family member’s home for dinner? Did you attend a church service? Now someone at this point may be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Master In Interior Decorating – Part 2

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 6, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 30: 1 – 38

Exodus 30: 1 – 38 Master in Interior Decorating – Part 2 30 “You shall make an altar to burn incense on; you shall make it of acacia wood. 2 A cubit shall be its length and a cubit its width—it shall be square—and two cubits shall be its height. Its horns shall be of one piece with it. 3 And you ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why A Savior?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Why did God go to all this trouble just to provide a savior for mankind?

“Why A Savior?” Luke 2:11 Introduction: I’ve tried to answer three questions in this series of messages about Christ and the celebration of his birth. First, why did he have to be born of a virgin? Why did his mother have to be a young teenage girl from Nazareth? And his father, a twenty-something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Mother Of Jesus: Good Times And Noodle Salad Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

By all outward appearances Mary looks cursed rather than blessed by God. Our outward circumstances do not necessarily mean God is not with us.

Why Does God Do This To Me? Have you ever felt this? I’m not sure there is anyone who hasn’t felt this way. Life is going just fine. Good friends. Stable Finishing Grad School, The Future is Bright. Whatever will happen next – it will be great. Look what happened to Katie and I…. Out of grad ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003

Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christmas Lesson

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 14, 2002

Discussing the events surrounding Jesus’ coming so that there can be no mistake as to who Jesus was and is.

THE CHRISTMAS LESSON By Jerry Falwell This is a sermon I preached December 20, 1970. I don’t keep copies of my sermons because I’m always more interested in the future than the past. Dr. Towns found this in his file. This sermon was originally typed and printed on 8 1/2 X 14, the format I used ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:8, Luke 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Gracious King Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

What are you giving this Christmas? Where did all of this gift giving begin?

What are you giving this Christmas? I didn’t say getting, I said giving. What are you giving this Christmas? For the past few weeks I have been asking that question to almost everyone that I run into and have gotten some interesting answers and some great ideas. One Scrooge gave me a one-word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

Hidden until the coming of Christ, the Good News came not only to the children of Abraham, but to all those who are his sons in faith.

“He [the Word] was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Wonder Of Wonders Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon the unparalleled life of Jesus Christ.

THE WONDER OF WONDERS 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning July 20th, 2025) The word “Wonder” is defined as “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.” For the last week our children have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Seed

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Sep 28, 2012

God wants us to prosper in every way possible. That is why He made provision for us to be blessed. God cannot multiply notjhing. When we sow seed which God provides, he multiplies that seed and it becomes a mighty harvest

Understanding Seed God wants us to prosper in every way possible. That is why He made provision for us to be blessed. Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. The earth is going to remain forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic