Sermons on physical birth process:

A Startling Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 3 of 3.

First we looked at His scandalous beginning: - Tamar - Rahab - Ruth - Bathsheba Last week we looked at His shameful birth: - Mary the pregnant virgin - Joseph the confused fiancé - The uncomfortable trip - The lack of housing - Killing spree of King Hero Today we want to look at a startling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask A Sign Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 17, 2007

Throughout the history of Israel-Judah and in the birth of Jesus we see that God continues to visit and protect His people.

Fourth Sunday in Advent(A) Ask A Sign Isaiah 7__10-17 Isaiah 7:10-17 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test.” And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 18, 2007

God carefully pre-planned the event of Jesus’ birth.

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy by Dr. Elmer Towns December 16, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great King's Census

Contributed by Simon Fisher on Dec 21, 2007

Christ is victorious over the world from the moment of His birth.

There went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled,…and all went to be registered, every one into his own city. [Lk 2: 1,3] It’s a story about a census, the most well-known story about a census in the world - perhaps the only one. Well there is one other I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Who Is This Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father?

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Jesus, the fulfilment of all things

Isaiah 9 v1-7 DRBC 14/12/03 am Read: “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Introduction • What is the first thing you do when you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2007 Picture - show Nativity. For the last four weeks we’ve talked together about God’s desire to have particular people present at the birth of His son. God sent out birth announcements to particular people - specifically inviting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Jewish Perspective On Christmas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This outline is loaded with both scripture references and insights. It looks into the minds of the Jewish teachers of the Law, and what they were looking for in the Messiah.

A Jewish Perspective on Christmas. Pastor Eric J. Hanson Intro: The Gospel writers presupposed a lot of knowledge which people no longer have today. They clearly wrote from a Jewish perspective. Who is Jesus Christ?: John 1:1-18 Pre-existence- Public Ministry the “Word” (Logos) John was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

"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