Sermons on Nativity Of Christ:

Melchizedek And Christ

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 16, 2006

The priesthood and kingship of Melchizedek and Christ.

Sermon for 20 Pentecost Yr B, 22/10/2006 Based on Heb 5:1-10 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Melchizedek and Christ” The Bible is not always easy to understand. Some passages ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Or Culture

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ambassadors Of Christ!!! Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 13, 2023

Bringing out different dimensions of the subject (related to our highcalling as) Ambassadors of Christ

Ambassadors for Christ!!! We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors….2 Cor 5:20 While the Holy Spirit has inspired the Biblical writers’ to describe Christians’ using several analogical terms in the Holy Scriptures such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20, Philippians 3:19-21

Denomination: *other

Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011

Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deeper Significance Of The Unique Bethlehem Shepherds

Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 15, 2012

The Bethlehem shepherds left their lambs being born in the fields to attend the birth of The Lamb of God who is also the Good and Great Shepherd. But, they were also unique as they pastored the Temple flocks of lambs who would die at the same place, time

The Deeper Significance of the Unique Bethlehem Shepherds "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:8) Shepherds are correctly included in every Nativity scene and church Christmas pageant … usually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advent Of Christ Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at the meaning of Advent by discussing the symbolism of the Advent wreath and the multi-colored candles.

I have entitled our message this morning “The Advent of Christ.” This coming Wednesday evening we will be decorating the Christmas tree in preparation for the Christmas season. In many churches across America, decorating the sanctuary, which is sometimes called “Hanging the Greens,” is the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

A short Christmas message

During the Christmas season, I confess how much I love to listen to Christmas carols. They calm the heart, and give hope to the soul. The churning mind is quenched, and peace, real peace, seems effortlessly within my reach. How sad it is that so many people find it a time of terrible despair and ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Xmas Factor

Contributed by Paul Green on May 9, 2017

If the X-factor is about uniqueness then remember that the birth of Jesus was unlike any other birth and Jesus was unlike any other baby who came into the world.

Its finally almost here – after weeks and weeks of waiting, after weeks and weeks of eager anticipation, after weeks and weeks where the excitement has grown and grown, after weeks of hype - It’s finally so close you can almost taste the excitement in the air. Of course you all know what I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"no Room"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

You may not want to know this but there are no more shopping days left until Christmas. None. And for some of us here tonight, that is not exactly good news.

"No Room" Luke 2:1-7 You may not want to know this but there are no more shopping days left until Christmas. None. And for some of us here tonight, that is not exactly good news. I am of the belief that many people, probably most people, actually go right through the entire month of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph The Holy Man Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2013

Not much is said about Joseph the husband of Mary in the Holy Bible. But the simplicity of his story in Matthew 1 can lead to some conclusions indicating that he was a man who loved God and had amazing character traits! PTL!!

How do you react when something totally unexpected and earth shattering happens in your life? We can learn a lot from how Joseph responded to Mary’s unexpected pregnancy. Matthew 1:18-25 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do I Need To Believe In Jesus? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2024

The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons for believing in Jesus.

Introduction During this Advent season, Pastor Scott and I presented a series of messages titled, “Questions About the Birth of Jesus.” Of the many questions about the birth of Jesus we could have addressed, we only dealt with the following four questions: • “Why did God become man?” • “Why did ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Essential Truths - The Return Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 24, 2019

Part of a 12- part series on The Triune God, this message on Jesus, God the Son looks at the promises of His return. The Prezi for this sermon is here: http://prezi.com/us6-3apojqwo/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Essential Truths - Jesus Christ, His Return - February 24, 2019 Sermon for Church at the Mission Today we come to the final message on God the Son. If you’ve been tracking with us you know that we are in the midst of a series, “Essential Truths: The Triune God”. We looked in some depth for a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The North American Martyrs And Cultural Relativism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2009

Proper cultural exchange among nations is even more important than economic; we must have profound respect for the whole human person when cultures interact.

October 19, 2009 The North American Martyrs Caritas in Veritate The coincidence of the Feast of the North American Martyrs with article 26 of Pope Benedict’s encyclical brings to mind an historical reality connected with the European settlement of America. During the sixteenth and seventeenth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed