Sermons on Christmas
To Us a Child Is Born | Part 2: Our Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)
Description: Isaiah 9:6 proclaims that the child born to usher in light, joy, liberty, and peace is Jesus Christ. Defending the prophecy’s fulfillment against skeptics, the sermon considers Jesus’ majestic titles, focusing on “Wonderful Counselor” (the source of divine wisdom guiding creation, redemption, and history), and “Mighty God” (evidence of his full deity, demonstrated in Scripture and his works). Ultimately, this child is “given to us” personally—for sinners to receive by faith as their own Savior, Lord, and King. Here is…
To Us a Child is Born | Part 1: The Light of Christ (Isaiah 9:1-5)
In this sermon on Isaiah 9:1–5, we’re reminded that Jesus Christ is the promised child and great light who dawns upon a people living in deep darkness—whether national, societal, or personal. The Scriptures reveal that Christ’s kingdom is inaugurated through his sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, turning darkness into light as sinners repent and believe the gospel. We consider five glorious effects of this gospel light in the lives of those who embrace Christ: multiplication of life, irrepressible joy, heartfelt…
The Birth of Jesus Christ
This Christmas reflect upon Jesus Christ and who he is. This sermon considers what we learn about Jesus Christ in the birth narrative in the gospel of Matthew. Jesus come to earth via divine conception, is the son of God and son of David, and is called Jesus because he is God’s king bringing God’s salvation. His life and cross-work are not attempts to save sinners, but an accomplishment that is effective and glorious. Passage: Matthew 1:18-25