Sermons on Messiahs Birth:

Keep Searching For The Baby

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Dec 21, 2001

The wise men spent perhaps 2 years after the birth of Christ to find Him. How long do we keep searching after Christmas is over?

This past week my wife and I took down our Christmas decorations. We had to take down our tree, we were beginning to have more needles on the carpet then we had on the tree. So we went ahead and packed up the lights on the window, the decorations above the fireplace, the artificial tree we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005

Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"bethlehem"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Why would the wise men go to Jerusalem? Why would they connect the special star in the sky to a king's birth? Scripture must be the answer, but how?

Last week, we covered Joseph’s first dream in Matthew 1 and its related tie-in to Isaiah's prophecy. For Matthew's intended Jewish readers, we uncovered many details that would shock them. If you missed last week, you can listen to it as a devotion at fruitportcrc.org. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2

The Prophet [*] Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2021

Jesus is the Prophet of whom Moses spoke. His first advent set in motion the fulfilment of God's redemption of sinful man.

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen—just as you desired of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God or see this great fire any ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The King Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 27, 2014

A sermon examining the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

BLESSED IS THE KING Mark 11:1-11 For some thirty-three years Jesus Christ lived and served here on earth. Fulfilling the prophecy recorded in Isaiah 52:13, He “dealt prudently.” God’s Servant discerned and accomplished His will. Our Lord fulfilled many prophecies, preached with power and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

OPEN: (I began the sermon by leading the congregation in singing “White Christmas”) I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"tel Us Plainly Who You Are" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 8, 2021

This passage of Scripture deals with the people demanding Jesus tell them who he is. By means of teachings and miracles he reveals that once more to them.

“Tell Us Plainly Who You Are” John 10:23-42 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ July 11, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/4XueEHVVQ08 INTRODUCTION: 1) The opening verse of our text tells us this account was at the Feast of Dedication. A) The Feast of Dedication also called the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-42, Zechariah 2:10, Zechariah 3:8, John 6:41, John 8:12, John 10:7-9, John 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Wisdom To The Wicked Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 7, 2025

The words of Isaiah offer hope because it shows us that we don’t have to suffer sin’s consequences! However, God is prepared to judge if we are unwilling to repent and come to Him, through Jesus, for the forgiveness of our sins.

Isaiah, Part 24 God’s Wisdom to the Wicked Isaiah 59:1-21 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Last week, we saw Isaiah amplify that obedience to God brings God’s blessings -- God was so serious about His commitment to humanity He provided rescue -- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Psalm 66:18, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Must Be Proclaimed Near And Far! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2024

Philip kept on working by continuing to tell about Jesus. This is exactly the same command / or example / or charge we have right now; our direction is to go and make disciples … at any cost!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 11 The Gospel must be proclaimed near AND far! Acts 8:26-40 Show the video for Ecclesiastes before the message Wed night studies will resume this Wednesday at 6:30pm! (Ecclesiastes) Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, John 6:35, Isaiah 53:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us This Day, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 18, 2026

We are not acceptable to God because of the "checklist of things" we accomplish. Therefore, we must stop living as if God is keeping score but instead live for Him because of who He is and what He has done!!

John, Part 24 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 3 John 6:22-29 - Continuing in John with sermon series: “Give Us This Day” (5 parts) -- Purpose: To examine the command (of discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) -- FOCUS: The application of our belief is what can/will help us live ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today Is Pentecost - Who Will Celebrate With Us?

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2001

WE SET ASIDE TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS - THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS BUT DO WE EVER CONSIDER THE PENTECOST AND IT’S IMPORTANCE.

TODAY IS PENTECOST WHO WILL CELEBRATE WITH US? TEXT ACTS 2: 1 - 13 INTRODUCTION THE DAY OF PENTECOST REPRESENTS THE FIFTHIETH DAY AFTER JESUS’ RESURRECTION, WHEN WE GET READY TO CELBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS THE WHOLE WORD PAUSES TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS - WHEN WE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Satan Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005

If Satan can get us to doubt our beliefs about our Savior’s birth, he’s been effective.

What Would Satan Say About Christmas? Dec. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Last week we looked at what Santa, Sinter Klaas, would say about how we celebrate Christmas. 1 Focus (Xmas vs. Christmas) 2 Faith (Jesus vs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Do Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 13, 2005

This describes the three purposes of our salvation- trust, oobedience and love. It also shows how love gives birth to the other two

The Christian Life Luke 10:25-37 What Does God Want Us to Do? What is the purpose of a sock factory? If you said to make socks, you are wrong. The purpose of a sock factory is to make money. What is the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

B Is For Beginning Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

1. In the beginning. 2. The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom 3. Your beginnings will seem humble 4. The beginning of birth pains

Introduction 1. One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and they no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we’ve decided that we no longer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Star Is Born

Contributed by Harold Stringer on Jun 12, 2007

Many of us remember the movie a star is born, but in all history I can only recall a star ushering in the birth of anyone.

A Star is Born Many of us remember the movie a star is born, but in all history I can only recall a star ushering in the birth of anyone. There was a star shining the night that Christ the Lord was born. Yet this star meant different things to different people. What does this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational