Sermons on Virgin Birth Predicted:

Lesson 2: An Announcement Of Preparation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

An important duty of angels is to bring messages. Their name means “messenger” (Heb. 1:14). They tell believers the good news and we must tell unbelievers.

A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Late And A Dollar Short Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

What it takes to be prepared for the coming Kingdom.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: A Day Late And A Dollar Short March 10, 2002 Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: Pop Quiz A teacher’s ultimate torture [use it, or lose it-my interview experience] -tests how prepared we are, or how well we are preparing ourselves In Matthew 24 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Mary - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005

Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God With Us

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022

The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25.

The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In Eden Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 29, 2023

The Bible is full of predictive prophecies. One such prediction is about Christmas in Eden.

INTRODUCTION The Bible is full of predictive prophecies. One such prediction is about Christmas in Eden. Nowadays, weather predictions go wrong. Earlier, I once happened to read about a man who was a very much qualified TV meteorologist but however, he did a terrible job at forecasting the weather. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Genesis 3:14, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Birth & Childhood

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2023

Let's look at the beginning of Jesus' life, his refugee status and move to Nazareth.

Let’s look at Matthew, a catechism or instruction book for new Christians. Preparing for Jesus (Matthew 1) Read Matthew 1. Let’s learn about Jesus' birth and John the Baptist. Abbreviated Genealogy Why did Matthew abbreviate this genealogy? The lineage in 1 Chronicles 6:3–14 is abridged in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Jesus #1: The Birth Of The King

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2016

The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift that God has given to us - His Son Jesus, and salvation, joy, peace and hope.

THE STORY OF JESUS #1: THE BIRTH OF THE KING INTRO TO TOPIC: Doesn’t it seem odd looking at the Christmas story in April?? • However, the story of the birth of Jesus isn’t just for Christmas! It’s part of our faith! THE BIG IDEA: The story of Mary and Joseph teaches us about the greatest gift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-79

Denomination: *other

Water Or The Spirit, Which Birth?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2002

"You must be born again," is a life or death statement. But What does it mean? We explore this in John 3.

Water or the Spirit, Which Birth? Text: John 3:1-17 When Johnny Foust and I were 16 years old, I spent the night at his house and we got out our Bibles and the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and looked up every verse that had the words saved, forgiven, redeemed, justified, sanctified, born ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birth Of Christ Part 1

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004

A look at where we get the "Christmas Story," giving specific Bible references.

If a non-Christian were to approach you and say, “Which gospel contains the entire Christmas Story?” Would you be able to tell them? We get most of our information about the birth of Jesus from two gospels, Matthew and Luke. And neither gives us all the details of the familiar birth of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

He Calls For New Birth Series

Contributed by James Petticrew on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon on the neccessity and nature of being born again

HE CALLS FOR A NEW BIRTH JOHN 3:1-18 Introduction In Greenock the town where I come from in Scotland there is really only one big employer and that is the computer company IBM. IBM pay the best wages and give the best conditions to their workers so people are desperate to work for them. One the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

First Comes The Birth, Then The Joy

Contributed by James May on Oct 3, 2004

We cannot experience the real Joy of the Lord until we have first brought forth the birth of that which the Holy Ghost has conceived within us through obeying call of God.

First Comes the Birth and Then the Joy By Pastor Jim May Luke 1:31-35, "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Second Look At Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

A second look at an all-too-familiar story.

I) The Circumstances of Jesus’ Birth Christmas “cards stress sunny words like love, goodwill, cheer, happiness, and warmth…we honor a sacred holiday with such homey sentiments…. In contrast to what the cards would have us believe, Christmas did not sentimentally simplify life on planet earth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The (Extra) Ordinary Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Ruth Hind on Dec 19, 2007

Sermon for Midnight Communion

The birth of a baby is both ordinary and extra-ordinary. If you are a couple expecting a child, or a doting grandparent, auntie or uncle then the birth of that particular baby is incredibly special. Life as you know it will never be the same again. There will be a new addition to you family. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Resurrection: Wonder Of The New Birth

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007

That the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings new birth, hope, and practical change for good to us.

EASTER DAY: 8th April 2007 RESURRECTION: Wonder of the New Birth! Luke 24:1 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 24:2 But they found the stone rolled away from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist