Sermons on Incarnate:

See The Hidden Glory Of God’s Son

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 25, 2023

Let’s leave behind our pride and our thoughts about ourselves and witness the glory of the One and Only—God’s Son—who became human to give us life, and light, and hope. The baby in the manger wants us to have these blessings. May we see the hidden glory of God's Son!

You can still go to Bethlehem. Even though it has been over 2000 years since the first Christmas we could get on an airplane and fly to Israel and travel to the town where Jesus was born. And we can even go to the place that for centuries has been considered the actual location where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Hebrews 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Brother Jesus

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 3, 2020

God, in Jesus, identifies with us and reveals his love for us in as real and personal a way as possible. And the more we come to understand and appreciate the full humanity of Christ, the stronger our relationship with God will be.

Hebrews 2:10-18 (Read Hebrews 2:10-11, 14-18) In 1980 a woman named Rosie Ruiz ran the NY City Marathon and finished first in the Women’s Division--or so it seemed initially. After she received the star treatment at the finish line, though, some of the event staff realized that they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Anticipate The Coming Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 18, 2020

God calls us to “Anticipate the Coming” of the Messiah through: 1) The Coming Town (Micah 5:2), 2)The Coming Time (Micah 5:3), 3) The Coming Tenant (Micah 5:4), 4) The Coming Tranquility (Micah 5:5a).

Micah 5:2-5a [2] But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. [3] Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Other

Christ's Arrival Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2020

In this lesson, we look at Christ's arrival for his first and second advents.

Introduction In his best-selling book, The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey contrasts the humility that characterized Jesus’ royal visit to planet earth with the prestigious image associated with world rulers today: In London, looking toward the auditorium’s royal box where the queen and her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Purpose Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2020

In this lesson, we learn about Christ's purpose for his first and second advents.

Scripture Today is the First Sunday after Christmas in 2020. For the past month, we have been exploring the advents of Christ in a sermon series I am calling, “The Advents of Christ.” So far, we have examined “Christ’s Entrance,” “Christ’s Timing,” “Christ’s Appearance,” and “Christ’s Arrival.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Connects Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

Love Connects Series: When Love Comes December 13, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Love Connects Series: When Love Comes December 13, 2020 – Brad Bailey Note: This is the second message in this series. Intro Good morning to each of you...and welcome to those engaging at a later time. Last week... I invited us to begin focusing on the wonder that we call Christmas. I know that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did The Angels Think Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 18, 2021

What did the angels think about God taking on flesh and coming into His creation as a weak, helpless baby? Why would God do such a thing for these … these pathetic, corrupt creatures?

If you remember, last week we took a little trip back in time … to that night in Bethlehem. Let’s picture that night once again. Bethlehem asleep under the stars … the shepherds out in the fields … the quiet punctuated by the occasional bleating of sheep. To the rest of the world … from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Think About Jesus?

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 7, 2025

The most crucial all of life's questions is, "What do you think about Jesus?"

What Do You Think About Jesus? John 7:1-13 Dr. James Boice, the late pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, tells of when the staff ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah Vs Mary: Response To Gabriel

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2024

Imagine Mary & Zechariah COMPARING NOTES about their encounters with Gabriel. Mary & Elizabeth TALKED about God, were FILLED with the Holy Spirit, and PROPHESIED; Zechariah was not. Unbelief has embarrassing consequences!

ZECHARIAH VS MARY: RESPONSE TO GABRIEL Luke 1:13-67 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: One Liners 1. If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. 2. Happy is the person who can laugh at himself. He will never be short on entertainment. 3. Some call it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-67

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Misfit Christmas: Paradoxes Of The Christ Child Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2021

Baby Jesus was 1. So young, yet so old; 2. So poor, yet so rich; 3. So helpless, yet so powerful; 4. So mute, yet speaking to all; and 5. So earthly, yet so heavenly. The message ends with a great illustration.

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: PARADOXES OF THE CHRIST CHILD 1 Tim. 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. CHRISTMAS PLAY JOSEPH DECIDES TO MAKE RESERVATIONS a. The Director of a Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. Her fears were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Christianity?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 4, 2023

More than ever this world needs to know the identity of Christ. He is both fully God and man at the same time. This matters for He alone is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and the only way, truth, and life by which we get to heaven.

What is Christianity? 1 John 1:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Number of years ago, in preparation for a discussion period on a Christian radio program, an interviewer went into the streets of Philadelphia to ask people this question: “What is Christianity?” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To Matthew 2023 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 4, 2023

Matthew tells the story of the Messiah's birth

Immanuel - God with Us Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-03-2023 Losing Baby Jesus Churches that have a nativity have been finding that it is hard to keep up with baby Jesus. It has been given an official name, “Baby Jesus Theft.” In 2012, a church in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Comes Down To Earth

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 21, 2025

A short reflection for Christmas eve or day that focuses on the gift of Christmas of God coming down to earth for us, with a Gospel message and Gospel actions

Every year we have this wonderful opportunity to focus on the Christmas story. The community is filled with carols, there is plenty mention of the angels, we have the three wise me from the East, sometimes referred to as Kings….and there is baby Jesus the centre of the story, who is regularly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Love: God's Divine Initiative

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.

BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Spin Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other