Sermons on Whose Baby:

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servant In The Barn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2013

What can the story of a baby born in a manger tell us about being a servant like Jesus would want us to be?

OPEN: There’s a story about church whose Sunday School decided to allow the children to stage their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they just stood off to the side and let the kids dramatize it on their own. One girl grabbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart Examination

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

But this baby is not the only one in our midst with heart problems, not the only one here who needs a new heart.

Introductory Considerations 1. Today we get right into the heart of the matter of what being a Christian is all about. We have witnessed the baptism of Chance, Griffen and Gary. We have heard three people make confession of faith. And now we are each asked to examine ourselves. 2. We rejoice that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grow Up In Christ

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 11, 2007

We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Men Visits Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 27, 2014

This Sermon is about the Wise Men visit to baby Jesus. It also at the end talks about moving into the new year.

Matthew 2: 1-2; 7-15 Historians tell us that the wise men, also known as magi, were men belonging to the educated classes. They were of noble birth, educated, wealthy, and influential. They were philosophers, the counselors to rulers, learned in all the wisdom of the ancient East. The wise men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jesus You Need

Contributed by Andre King on Dec 22, 2016

While the Baby Jesus of Christmas is important, Jesus pointed to another time in His Life as necessary for the benefit of man

• IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5, Galatians 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pharaoh And Gender Politics Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Israel's status quickly deteriorated from welcomed guests to feared aliens and oppressed slaves.

Exodus 1, 2 (NASB) 8 A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are more and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Eve Communion Service - The Perfect Time, The Perfect Gift - Galatians 4:4-5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas isn’t just a celebration of a baby’s birth—it’s the celebration of perfect timing. In Galatians 4:4-5, the Apostle Paul captures the significance of the coming of Christ. These verses show us that Jesus’ birth was no accident; it was God’s deliberate and perfect plan.

Christmas Eve Communion Service - The Perfect Time, The Perfect Gift - Galatians 4:4-5 Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT): “But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:15, Matthew 26:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Son Of Man"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 19, 2003

While we celebrate Christmas, with nativity scenes and cute greeting cards, let’s remember this was a real baby; a real Man.

“Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Moving Toward Perfection

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2008

Spiritual growth and maturity, and the ability to handle the meat of the Word should come as naturally to the Christian as it is for a newborn baby who grows into maturity.

Moving Toward Perfection By Pastor Jim May Have you developed a good set of spiritual teeth this morning so that you can handle the meat of God’s Word; or are you still trying to live on milk alone? As I look at the church of today, much of what I see is just milk. It’s as though people are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Your Top Priority In Life?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2004

The blessings and woes Jesus speaks are spoken toward people whose priorities aren’t all the same.

Luke 6:17-26 WHAT IS YOUR TOP GOAL IN LIFE? What is your top priority in your life? What is your number one goal? We all have different goals, different priorities, things that are important to us, things that we would like to achieve in our lives. We might not formally put them down on paper, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A People Of Grace And Truth Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Christ has called us to live together as a community of people whose relationships are characterized by grace and truth.

5/16/04-A Life Where You Belong: Becoming a People of Grace & Truth-Eph. 4:1-5:2 Turn to Eph. 4 Ill. Vince Lombardi-took over as coach of a struggling franchise -they had been losing for almost 10 straight years -at the bottom of the standings, morale was low -Lombardi was brought in to turn ...read more

Denomination: *other

Confidence In Christ

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 9, 2009

Knowing who you are and Whose you are should give the Christian confidence to properly serve the Lord with boldness.

Confidence in Christ Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last time we started discussing this passage and we talked about how a person introduces themselves says something about them. I also would say that the songs a church sings say something about it. I got this in an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians Believe The Good News Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

This message focuses on Jesus as the good news whose person and greatness are unmatched by no one. He is the good news!

CHRISTIANS BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS A CHRISTIAN IS COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 This message is meant to amaze believers of the good news. Paul included this part to warn the believers about losing their fascination with Jesus. False teachers were presenting another way of salvation: by works, through secret ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God