Sermons on Physical Birth Process:

Can A Leapord Change Its Spots

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Only God can bring about the new birth/conversion.

Can A Leopard Change It’s Spots Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:12-13, 35-50 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Consider one of life’s most fundamental and troublesome questions. The Old Testament prophet phrased it like this: Can a leopard change it’s spots? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Became A Man Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2011

In this lesson, I would like to suggest some answers you might give to the question, "If God became a man, what kind of man would he be?"

Introduction One of the great assertions at Christmas is that Jesus is not only fully man but that he is also fully God. The New Testament has a number of statements affirming the deity of Jesus. For example: • John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Destination Bethlehem: A Boy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2015

Grace was revealed to mankind in the birth of Jesus, the Christ.

“At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. “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 (as it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Finding peace in the wonderful birth of Jesus

Title: Peace On Earth Text: Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: READ TEXT Can you imagine the excitement of the shepherds. ‒ Quietly tending sheep. ‒ Angels appear! “A multitude” ‒ “Heavenly hosts” Means they covered the expanse of the sky. ‒ Imagine all this for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benedictus Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Zacharias praises God for the birth of John.

Luke 1:64-80 The Songs of Christmas: Benedictus ATTENTION: I sing to our children regularly. It intrigues me that certain songs have a greater calming effect on them than others. For example, “You Are My Sunshine” helps to quiet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:64-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire At The Church

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2011

The day of Pentecost signified the birth of the Church.

The Village atheist was not a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He was not interested in church…and there was only one in the village. It was cold and dead—a social club, with nothing really going on, no impact on the community at all. One day the church building caught on fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free Indeed

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 25, 2010

What the birth of Christ means to us.

FREE INDEED John 8:36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 1. Free from the law Rom7:6But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

The Announcement Of The Angels

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 11, 2006

The birth of Christ through the eyes of the angels.

Psalm 8 I think it would have been quite interesting to hear the dialogue among the angels that took place in heaven during the creation week., especially when God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed into him the breath of life.. Ps 8 tells us that man was made a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

We Interrupt Your Slumber For This Important Announcement

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2018

What is signified by the birth of John the Baptist?

We Interrupt Your Slumber for this Important Announcement! Luke 1:67-80 It had been a long time since Israel had heard the voice of God speaking through one of His prophets. It had been 400 years since Malachi, the last of the prophets had spoken. This prophet had spoken of a restoration of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80, Luke 1:68-79, Isaiah 40:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Spiritual Contrasts

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2017

A look at the spiritual reactions to the birth of the Christ.

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas contrasts It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best way to announce to the wonderful news. They have suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

What Manner Of Child Shall This Be

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2020

Events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist.

WHAT MANNER OF CHILD SHALL THIS BE Luke 1:57-66. Not only did the old priest Zacharias and his barren wife Elizabeth PROFESS righteousness, but they were LIVING righteously before God and men (Luke 1:6). This does not mean that they were perfect: the old man initially failed to fully believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doers, Not Hearers Only.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2024

Practical implications of our new birth.

DOERS, NOT HEARERS ONLY. James 1:22-27. We must be careful that we are “doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving our own selves” (James 1:22). Having heard and received, we must then put the word into action in our lives. Good works do not make us Christians, but Christians will do good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build The Fire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Sep 26, 2002

A message of revival comparing the renewal of the spirit to a physical fire.

Build the Fire Psalms 85:6-7 Acts 2:3 Psa 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psa 85:7 Show us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.” We want ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7, Acts 2:3

Denomination: *other

The Second Death

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 5, 2004

The Second Death which follows physical death, and is eternal.

The Second Death Rev. John W. Gerald I. HEED THE WARNINGS Revelation 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. It is best to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist