Sermons on Messiahs Birth:

The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005

The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

Conceived By The Holy Spirit, Born Of The Virgin Mary

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 8, 2005

Why do we hold to the Virgin Birth and what difference does it make?

In the TV show Thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

This is the account of the first Christmas and some observations from the Birth of Jesus Christ that brought peace on the Earth.

INTRODUCTION This is the account of the first Christmas and some observations from the Birth of Jesus Christ that brought peace on the Earth. 1. THE BIRTH OF JESUS HAPPENED IN A REAL DAY TO BRING PEACE ON THE EARTH Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Luke 2:4, Micah 5:2, Matthew 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zachariah's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 2, 2019

Even though this song is sung at the birth of John the Baptist, the song is not about him.

Zachariah’s Song Luke 1:67-79 The people of Israel had not heard the prophetic word from Yahweh for about 400 years. Malachi, the last of the prophets had promised that the LORD would send a messenger before Him to prepare the way of the Lord’s coming. The “Old” Testament ends with the promise of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79, Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus - was there an ulterior motive? Did Judas Iscariot see something in Jesus that the other disciples missed? Was Judas Iscariot trying to kick-start Jesus into action as the real and promised Messiah, the expected Messiah

Judas Iscariot John 12: 1-8 Today’s gospel from John is set in holy week, the anointing of Jesus with precious ointment – a poignant scene; but Judas reacted that it was a terrible waste, the ointment could have been sold and the money given to the poor. John's comment is that Judas said this, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:47-50, John 12:1-8

The Testimony Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 21, 2021

John the Baptist is presented in the prologue of John's gospel as the prophesied forerunner to the arrival of God's Messiah. He prepared the people of Israel for the Messiah by preaching repentance and obedience. Repentance was needed then, and in these last days as well.

So far in John's prologue to his magnificent account of the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, we were introduced to the person and ministry of John the Baptist, described as "a man sent from God" (1:6) and who was to "bear witness of the Light" (1:7-8). He bore ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34, Luke 3:15, Malachi 4:5, Isaiah 40:1-3, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Isaiah 53:4-7, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Dec 14, 2001

In the evil shadow of Herod, Shepards were challenged to believe a baby was the messiah, in this evil time we too face the same challenge

Challenged: Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. The Lord said to her, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Book Of Mark PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah, His ministry of miracles, and His message of mercy as depicted in Mark's Gospel.

Good morning, dear saints of God, gathered here in His holy sanctuary. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to stand before you today, not in my own strength, but in the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We are here, not because we have chosen ...read more

Topics: Jesus

The Controversial Savior Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus refreshes, outflows, and brings transformation -- will we follow Him as Prophet, Messiah, or just a man from Galilee?

Text: John 7:37-44 (NKJV) 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." 39 But this He spoke concerning ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten.

“Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten” Luke 2:8-20 The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 8, 2018

Just as a mother’s birth pains increase in frequency and intensity as the time to give birth approaches, so the judgments depicted by the seals will intensify throughout the Tribulation until they culminate in the arrival of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In what many never expected to see in their lifetime, there seems to be real movement towards ending the Korean war between North and South Korea. Many are hoping that this will not only transform the Korean peninsula, but encourage other nations in conflict, like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Other

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008

The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Anna: The Realization Of Christmas (Christmas Eve Candlelight Service) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 9, 2020

Anna was a woman of devout faith. The coming of the messiah brought great hope. This year we need that hope more than ever

Introduction If you have followed us over the last few months, you know that we are deep into the study of the Gospel of Luke. So on this Christmas eve, I wanted to take a moment and bring a concluding thought to Luke’s Birth Narrative in his Gospel. It is here we find a woman with a remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-39, Luke 2:38-40

Denomination: Brethren

Faith: A Spiritual Progress

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 15, 2009

WE do not question our humanity or our birth when we fall physically, why do we question our spiritual birth when we sin?

Faith: A spiritual progress report Eph 1:15-23 Let me start by raising a hypothetical question. In a hundred years when people look back to this period of church history in America, how will it be classified? Will it be classed as a dismal time? Or will people say ours was a time of real impact? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit At Work In The Life Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2011

7 ways the Holy Spirit was at work in the life of Christ.

The Holy Spirit at Work in the Life of Christ Luke 1:30-37 (Plus multiple Scriptures) Series: God’s Spirit at Work in Our World Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 12, 2000 *God’s Holy Spirit has always been at work in His world, and this was certainly true in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-37

Denomination: Baptist