Sermons on Miracle Births:

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hall Of Fame # 6 - Ramah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Dec 31, 2007

A look at Ramah, one of the places mentioned in Ezra’s list and also in the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION There are many unfamiliar names mentioned in Ezra’s list of returning Jews. But there are a few familiar names. One of them is Ramah. At first glance it might not appear to be. But think of Matthew 2 which tells us of Jesus’ birth - "In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:26

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Search Diligently For The Child

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008

This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Had Your Epiphany?

Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008

Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Something Is Going On In The Shadows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2007

God spoke of the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost at work in the life of Mary to bring about the birth of the Son of God. Get in the shadows of God and see what great thing could happen.

Somethings going on in the Shadows Luke 1:34,35 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Remember Me"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 14, 2012

This third Sunday of Advent I am sure God wants us to remember the real reason for the season.

“Remember Me” Luke 3: 15-16 1. The People during John’s days had already forgotten. • Jesus vs. 23 says Jesus is 30 years of age. The verses hint that they had forgotten who Jesus was. Remember several years earlier the angles introduced Jesus as the coming messiah. • Vs. 15 states the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Colors

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 22, 2008

A Christmas Eve Sermon

Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-20 “Christmas Colors” A window opened in the yellow straw, as a black nose, two pinkish ears and a gray paw poked out to see the strange sound in that stable. The gray little mouse saw the brown hues of the ox, the donkey and the camel in the silver glow of that star. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Left Overs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 22, 2008

A sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas

First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "Left - Overs" 22* And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Season Of Hope

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016

This message is about the season of hope in Christ that is right in our midst that can be hidden in the difficult or buried in the familiar.

It’s interesting the way we approach our birthdays, birthdays of our children, spouses, friends etc… Consider the first birthday of your child, or grandchild…HUGE!…All the trappings, gifts, invitations, photos…(and the baby has NO idea what’s going on!) Seems as though the celebration is really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: *other

It’s Not What You Think

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 12: 1 – 8

Leviticus 12: 1 – 8 It’s not what you think 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. 3 And on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2018

In this lesson, I want to note some of the areas where Jesus has made a difference because he had been born.

Scripture Almost twenty-five years ago, Dr. D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe published a book titled, What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? It is a wonderful study about the incredible impact of Jesus on world history. This message is based on that book. Our Scripture text for this message is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Was Born To Be PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus as the Revealer of truth, the Conqueror of sin, and the Reconciler to God, encouraging us to experience and testify to His life-giving power.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the shared ground of our faith. We are all here, gathered in His name, ready to hear His word. Let's start with the words of the scripture, from 1 John 1:1-3: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Topics: Birth, Jesus