Sermons on Unto Us A Child Is Born:

The World Was Dark Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

"what Child Is This?"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 16, 2021

This is a Christmas message on the Incarnation of Christ.

Title: “What Child is This”– Incarnation of Christ Script: Jn. 1:1-5, 9-13 Type: Series – Christmas Where: GNBC 12-4-11/RW 12-20-15 Intro: “What Child is This?” is probably the most popular of the Christmas carols written by William Dix. The music, set to the English folk tune, “Greensleeves” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God With Us

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

The baby Christ overturned any expectations the world could have about how God works in His creation.

It’s great to be here with you tonight. Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite nights of the year … and all the more as it’s become a night in which I get to share it with the “extended family” that come and gather together in this service. It’s a particularly provocative time to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

“Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

God With Us

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Dec 20, 2023

This sermon deals with the true meaning of Christmas as we know it and also addresses some controversial issues surrounding the connection between Christmas and pagan sun worship.

God With Us With every passing year Christmas seems to become more and more commercialized—every year Santa Claus, Christmas decorations, social engagements, and the daunting task of finding just the right gifts for our loved ones can easily overshadow the main reason, we as Christians have come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, 1 John 4:9-10, John 1:10-14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Revelation 3:20, John 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Does It Mean To Have God With Us? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

God has come not just to put His hand on us, not just to say ’Well done’ and give us a pat on the back and push us forward - but He has come to stay, He has come to dwell, He has come to reside with us!

Immanuel - God with us Isaiah 7:10-14 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Child, Son & Joint Heir Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 30, 2018

What does it mean - child, son & joint heir of God?

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 30, 2018 Romans 8:12-17 Child, Son, & Joint Heir of God Listen to the lyrics of this song on the Merrill Osmond Album – “How Great Thou Art”: I am a child of God, And he has sent me here, Has given me an earthly home With parents kind and dear. Lead me, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17, Acts 16:6-7, Luke 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Born Blind Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Healing of a blind man.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Born Blind Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Why people get sick.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter the Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023

Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:1-3, Proverbs 29:18, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Little Children Come Unto Me

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021

This is the funeral sermon for a bay boy who had lived for one day after his birth before passing away.

LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME Luke 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: 1) As we look at Luke 18 today, I want us to see a bit of the background to this passage of Scripture. A) As Jesus was speaking on the Kingdom of God, prayer, and the need to be humble before God families in the crowd started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Christmas Song?

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

This message is a topical message to encourage us to become more available for God's services unto others. And when we make ourselves available, we will be amazed of the wondrous things that God can do with very little from us. I'm Available To You.

WHAT IS YOUR CHRISTMAS SONG? (Luke 1:39-80) There are many songs sang approaching Christ-mass, the celebration of our Lord's arrival unto the earth. Some Christmas songs are secular and simply reflect the happiness of the season. (ex. Jingle Bells). Some Christmas songs are thematic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

So Simple A Child Can Understand It

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Everything you need to know about God’s view of family you learned in a poem... Jack and Jill.

SO SIMPLE A CHILD COULD UNDERSTAND IT Jack and Jill Poem The job of any public speaker is four-fold… 1. Have something worth saying 2. Say it in a way that gets their attention 3. Say it in a way that helps them remember it 4. Keep it simple I believe this sermon meets all of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Is The High Priest"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018

Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

“Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Methodist