Sermons on Frankincense:

Taking The Journey

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019

God’s call to take the journey to worship the newborn king isn’t just for those born to privilege, or those born in the church. It isn’t just for pastors, scholars, and religious leaders. No, God’s call to worship is for anyone who will listen.

OPENING STORY An old king sat uncomfortably on his throne, fingernails dug into well-worn grooves in the wood as he waited nervously for the mysterious travelers to approach. All Jerusalem was abuzz with the rumors that these men were searching for a new heir which had just been born, yet neither ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

After Christmas

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 25, 2021

What do we do after Christmas? The magi and shepherds illustrate some things God wants us to do after encountering the glory of the truth of the Incarnation.

After Christmas Introduction Today is the day after Christmas. Many of us are tired. It has been a long week of celebration, food, fun, family, and gift exchanges. We have watched our favorite Christmas movies, attended worship services focused on Christmas, been to plays and concerts, and... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of Christmas: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Hope Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022

The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:16-20, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:14, Revelation 1:13, Revelation 19:13, Matthew 2:12, Luke 2:7, Revelation 5:11-13, Matthew 2:1-3, Matthew 2:9-11, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 9:6, Daniel 10:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare Your Heart, For Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 22, 2002

As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives

Prepare your heart, For Worthy is the Lamb HHM 12-22-02 Pastor Jim Parisi As this season unfolds and the year winds down to its last days We will celebrate the birth of our savior and reflect on our lives Luke 2: 1-12 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowning Of The King

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 30, 2006

The Crowning of our Saviour at His birth, death and second advent

THE CROWNING OF THE KING Rev 14: 14-20 Intro: When a king takes power over the throne under normal circumstances he is the son of the reigning king or an heir to that throne. They are put into a position or place of power since there birth. And we find in the Bible there has been a number of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Christmas Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Useless Gifts

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today.

A. INTRODUCTION There are three obvious acts of worship associated with Jesus coming to earth. These teach us how to worship the Lord today. 1. What is worship? Giving the worthy ship to the Lord that He deserves. 2. What does the Lord deserve? a. Praise. “The shepherd . . . praising God” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds And The Magi Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Looking at the shepherds and Magi response to Christ’s birth.

"The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds and The Magi" 1. The message within Christmas is that the Gospel is for everyone. I know this may seem a rather simplistic statement but as I have reflected on these past few weeks, I have come to realize more and more how true this is. Consider the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Came To Do The Will Of God The Father

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 20, 2010

A simple Christmas Sermon for the season listing 10 thoughts from the passage concering why Jesus Came at Christmas

JESUS CAME TO DO THE WILL OF GOD THE FATHER John 6:35-40 (NIV) 35 Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37 All that the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERVICE. IT IS A BRIEF CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE THAT USES CANDLES TO FORM THE NATIVITY SCENE. IT HAS AN ENDING THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND SIGNIFICANT.

A CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT DRAMA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPBELLTON, N.B. DECEMBER 24, 2008 ORDER OF SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP: ISAIAH 9: 2, 6-7 CALL TO MEDITATION: LUKE 2:17-20 MOMENTS OF MEDITATION: SUSAN DOUCET PLAYS HARP OPENING HYMN: NO. 125 JOY TO THE WORLD RESPONSIVE READING: NO. 635 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 14, 2017

Christmas is a time of sharing presents and each other's company, a time when rifts between family members should be healed. During the WW1 on Christmas Eve the British and Germans stopped killing each other as Christ's message of PEACE prevailed.

THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL. JOHN 1:1-18. The 1914 secret truce between the German and British soldiers has been told many times but it’s certainly worth repeating. In many ways it is surely the miracle of Christmas and its meaning was made manifest in the action of the soldiers who brought to light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Three Searching Kings

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

Three Kings bearing gifts and searching for the Messiah

A. WHAT IS KNOWN FOR SURE? MATTHEW 2:1-12 1. They saw the star in the East and in Jerusalem. 2. Brought three gifts. 3. They were searching for Messiah. 4. They were told to find the Christ and report back to Herod. 5. Were divinely warned in a dream not to tell Herod. B. WHAT CAN WE KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: The ascension of Jesus.

Ascension (Luke 24: 45-53, to celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven.) Theme: The ascension of Jesus. Objective: 1. To teach that Jesus ascended into heaven. 2. To teach that through the ascension of Jesus, he comes to us. 3. To teach that Jesus continues to give us joy, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-53

Denomination: Lutheran