Sermons about Nativity Of Jesus

Let The Light Shine Upon Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 30, 2015

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In the Anglican Church, we do not have altar calls, spelled “A-L-T-A-R”, but Jesus always issues an altar call, spelled “A-L-T-E-R”. He calls on us to change our lives for a better fit. He calls on us to change habits that drag us down.

John 1:1-17 is John’s version of the nativity story. It doesn’t begin with shepherds and angels and a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. John’s nativity story takes us back to the beginning of creation and time, and it echoes the creation story in Genesis. In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

"The Inn Hospitality"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 30, 2014

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This is a deeper look at the translation "no room for them in the inn." It is not about there not being enough "space for lodging' but turns to become more about there not being enough "hospitality" for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus.

“the inn hospitality” “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Intro: There has been much deliberation and speculation over the whereabouts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Like Jesus Walked 2 – The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

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Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 century. His familiarity with the Jewish community in his native Netherlands moved him to paint Jesus with a Jewish appearance. People were shocked! Jesus looking Jewish?

WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED 2 – THE REAL JESUS Text: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction 1. Have you heard of the controversial exhibit at the Detroit Institute of art? 2. It is the Rembrandt and the Face of Christ exhibit. 3. Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Forerunner Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2009

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There are gems in all familiar stories, and this too is one. We too like John are called to proclaim the graciousness of God - the Good News of the Kingdom

Luke 3:1-6: The Coming of the Lord’s forerunner THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Please Pray For The Navajo Nation And All Native American Tribes

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 25, 2022

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Reflections from a Missions trip to the most northern part of the Navajo (Dine') Nation.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19 NIV) I returned from a Missions trip to the most northern part of the Navajo Nation. There were 17 of us from the church. We partnered with the Clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold, Frankincense And Much More Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 4, 2007

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Lessons we can learn from the wise men at Christmas.

-->At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his one hundredth birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who seemed to know her well. Lady Diana’s failing eyesight prevented her from recognizing her fellow guest until she peered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Started It All Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007

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Gift giving at Christmas started with God the Father’s gift to us of His Son.

--*ILL>A ten year old girl named Jenny went with her family and friends to see the Christmas light displays around the city. At one church they stopped and got out to look more closely at a beautiful nativity scene. Her grandma said to her, “Isn’t that beautiful! Look, Jenny, at all the animals, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fleeing To Egypt Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 11, 2016

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Reviewing Matthew's account of the events surrounding the arrival of the wise men.

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009

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A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Where's The Line To See Jesus / Christmas Eve

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 19, 2015

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Spencer, having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of God's Son, with the innocence of a child, he asked his mom, "Where's the line to see Jesus? (This Message was updated December 20, 2019)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings proceeding the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let Us Pray... O Heavenly Father ... We come to you ... with hearts open ... open to your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:15, John 3:16, Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 13:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016

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As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bethlehem Eucharist

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 14, 2022

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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Bethlehem is 6 miles south of Jerusalem, that is where the manger was. Mary did not say, “I am not having my baby here, it only has one star!” She gave birth to her first-born son. It does not mean that Mary had other children but rather expresses the rights of inheritance as in Genesis 27:36; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Catholic

Follow The Way

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

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Evangelistic sermon on a Nativity Sunday

We have seen this morning that Jesus is the way, and that we should seek to follow the way. Whenever you go on a journey, the first thing to decide is where you are going! The disciples asked Jesus, “We do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus was talking about going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Congregational

Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 21, 2012

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Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

For decades, Santa Monica churches erected nativity scenes on municipal park land there in celebration of the Christmas season. However, the onward march to abolish the assorted foundations upon which America was built continues unabated and is now even seeming to accelerate as evidenced by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Men Sought Jesus And They Still Do

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 18, 2011

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A short talk for our all-age Nativity service, a week before Christmas. This year I focused on the phrase WISE MEN SOUGHT JESUS - THEY STILL DO. I remember seeing that on a car sticker 30 years ago.

Wise men sought Jesus and they still do. Although the Bible never calls them Wise men, the Magi (2:1) were non-Jewish, religious men from the east who studied the stars. The Bible doesn’t tell us how many Magi came to worship Jesus, but they were Magi plural, not single; and they were indeed wise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

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