Sermons on God Incarnate:

When God Became A Man

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2020

The Son of God became the Son of Man, that the sons of men might become sons of God. It's not the Gospel of John, it's the gospel of Jesus! Link inc. to Word, PowerPoint, handout, video

When God Became a Man John 1:1-14 https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/before-there-was-time-gospel-of-jesus-harmony/when-god-became-man/ The Son of God became the Son of Man, that the sons of men might become sons of God. It's not the Gospel of John, it's the gospel of Jesus! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

When Mary pressed the soft warm cheeks of baby Jesus to her own, she was touching the face of God. When the shepherds and the wise men came to see Jesus they were seeing the face of God. Christmas is about the face of God.

John Mcgee Jr. wrote the poem High Flight. It is so meaningful to some pilots, they repeat it as they sit in their planes soaring though the skies. It goes like this- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The God Bod

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 18, 2024

Why was it so important for Jesus to have a body in the incarnation? What did He do with it? Why do we need it?

12.22.24 Hebrews 10:5–10 (EHV) 5 Therefore when he entered the world, Christ said: Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but you prepared a body for me. 6 You were not pleased with burnt offerings and sin offerings. 7 Then I said, “Here I am. I have come to do your will, God. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Son Revealed

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Incarnation

John 1:1-18 God's Son Revealed I. HIS PRE-EMINENCE 1 In the beginning was the Word, A. In Creation 1. His Past—"In the beginning was the Word." 2. His Power—"And the Word was with God." 3. His Person—"And the Word was God." 4. His Permanence— 2 The same was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Advent 4 - What Do You Love?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 18, 2016

This is a message for advent that begins with the question of human affections and moves to the ultimate expression of love that is Jesus Christ incarnate.

Advent 4 Sermon - Love - December 18, 2016 What do you love the most in life? What do you truly cherish? Nowadays people talk a lot about things they don’t like. There’s a lot of negative conversation going on, a lot of negative thinking. We’ve just been through the nastiest and darkest election ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

"Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our Refugee God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2010

Jesus was a refugee - we need to welcome the refugee

Advent/Christmas 2009 Epiphany Sunday, January 3, 2010 The Incarnation Our Refugee God - Matthew 2:13-18 Begin with Hushidah’s story and Maria’s. Hushidah Bagam is 20. For two years now, she has lived in a squalid bamboo and corrugated iron hut in a Bangladesh refugee camp. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: *other

God Has A Face Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2016

God loved us so much that he became like us so that he could save us.

God Has A Face Text: Heb. 2:14-18 Introduction 1. “We make such a fuss! Bring the baby into a room, and everything changes. Grandma reaches up. Grandpa wakes up. Conversation shifts from politics and presidents to Pampers and pacifiers. This time of year babies take center stage. And well they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

"God Moved Into The Neighborhood"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2014

A sermon about Jesus coming to live with us.

John 1:1-14 "God Moved into the Neighborhood" The first verses of the Gospel of John contain the themes of the entire Book: "God, the Creator of the universe has come into the world He created in order to save it. He has been rejected by many, but to all who believe He has given the power to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Son Of God Was Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Using this as a starting point to highlight 3 stages of our Savior's life and ministry (Material adapted from Brian Wilbur [with his permission] at: https://www.southparisbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/he-had-to-be-made-like-us)

HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song written by Kyle David Matthew called Inconvenient Christmas some years back: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The Christmas gifts you ordered aren't in stock” So I packed up the kids for Grandpa's house Then a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Embodiment Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024

We are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself.

Tonight, we are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself. Last time, our last verse we covered in John 14 was verse 7 which says, READ. READ 8. Philip’s request was, “show us the Father.” He was requesting a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation Of Christ, As The Gospels Told

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 17, 2007

This is a Christmas sermon in poetry, reflecting on the progression of thought in describing Christ’s birth as the Gospels were written. I wrote it to describe questions from a member.

Christmas Eve, December 25, 2007 - All Gospels Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christmas Presence (Incarnation Today)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Communion is an incarnation of Christ

[Hebrews, Chapter 1, Verses 1 through 3] Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation: The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

The Incarnation serves as a model for how we can enter our world and share Christ with those who don’t know him.

Did you know that Australians work the longest hours in the developed world? In fact, the average hours we work would be illegal in Europe! Around that we have to fit other commitments like family, friends, chores and... church and outreach are meant to be in their somewhere too! But most Aussies ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

What The Incarnation Says To Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist