Sermons on Swaddling Cloths:

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

When Mary pressed the soft warm cheeks of baby Jesus to her own, she was touching the face of God. When the shepherds and the wise men came to see Jesus they were seeing the face of God. Christmas is about the face of God.

John Mcgee Jr. wrote the poem High Flight. It is so meaningful to some pilots, they repeat it as they sit in their planes soaring though the skies. It goes like this- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

O Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 12, 2022

Joseph and Mary travel for a census

O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-20 Good Morning A mother telling one of her favorite Christmas stories said, “My proudest moment came during the children's Christmas pageant. My daughter was playing Mary, Two of my sons were shepherds and my youngest son was a wise man. This was their moment to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Easter Suit Without A Wrinkle

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Mar 29, 2001

The greatest wonder of all is the empty tomb, and is evidenced by Christ’s suit of clothes lying there undisturbed.

AN EASTER SUIT W/O A WRINKLE LUKE 24:1-12 You know, today is a day when we wear our finest. Churches today all over our land are filled with people wearing floral dresses,new suits, Easter hats, gloves, patent leather shoes and on and on we could go. And by the way men, when it comes to dress and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Sayings—wineskins Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNFICANCE OF THE NEW CLOTH AND THE NEW WINE AND WINESKINS IS AN IMPORTANT REMINDER OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST.

Hard Sayings—Wineskins Mark 2:21-22 INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christian's New Dress Code Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 27, 2001

Clothe yourself, says Paul, in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience -- all aspects of love.

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Church’s Dress Code” October 28, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Introduction to Scripture… We are continuing our series of sermons on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Wedding

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

In discussing this parable, we will see it is more important to be clothed with Christ, than it is to be just a part of the banquet.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:13-14) 1. The king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resist And Stand Firm

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Garments Of Revelations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2011

The garments of the women of the Apocalypse are signs of the festal garment we are clothed with as we take communion together.

Feast of the Assumption August 15, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The vision of the Apocalypse shared in our first reading today is a scene in a great final struggle between good and evil. The ark of the covenant, kept in the tabernacle in the wilderness, and in the Temple of Jerusalem once it was ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Preeminent Lord" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

From Colossians 1:15-20, this sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Preeminent Lord.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Preeminent Lord Colossians 1:15-20 Today we are going to begin a sermon series from three of the four great Christological passages of the NT. In this series, it is our objective to answer the following question: who is the Christ of Christmas? With the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Humble Servant" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Humble Servant of Philippians 2:5-11.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Humble Servant Philippians 2.5-11 If God were to come to earth, how would He appear? - Would God be a great king who would rule and reign over the earth? - Would He be a powerful military captain who would overthrow nations? - Or perhaps a world renown doctor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounded Warrior Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Jesus Christ

“The Wounded Warrior” Isaiah 53:3-5 (READ) When the Son of God came to earth, he surprised a lot of people. His life was marked by humility. He came as a baby, born in a manger. God’s son lying in a cattle stall. Royalty born in poverty. From the time he was born until the day he died, he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man And Woman Who Lingered Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. This incredible perspective through the eyes of a man who believed and a woman who worshipped not only gives us a fresh look on the promise fulfilled with the first coming of Jesus but also gives us inspi

THE MAN AND WOMAN WHO LINGERED Luke 2:25-38 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 2:21-39 (NIV) 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Of The Savior

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Dec 19, 2007

The Coming of the Savior produced many actions and reactions then and now... but how has his coming affected you? 1. Fear Accompanied His Coming 2. Praise Accompanied His Coming 3. Witnessing Accompanied His Coming 4. Gifts Accompanied His Coming

For Powerpoint, please send a blank e-mail to savior@aweber.com - You will receive the powerpoint within moments... "THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR" Text: Luke 2:1-20 Matt. 2:11 The Coming of Jesus Christ to this earth is without a doubt the single greatest event that has ever happened in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feeling Alone In The World

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2006

Don’t miss Jesus!

FEELING ALONE IN THE WORLD: A COMMUNITY UNAWARE Luke 2.1-7 S: Community C: An Unaware Community Th: Advent Pr: DON’T MISS JESUS! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t miss the Christ of Christmas. • Be humble enough to receive Him. • Worship! Version: ESV RMBC 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Infinite Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 25, 2010

God's love for us is unlimited.

Text: “We love Him because He first loved us.” Story: “We Require Loving” A little girl was making but poor progress toward recovery, though the ailment had been checked and there seemed to be no reason why she should not rapidly improve. But it didn’t happen, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church