Sermon Library

Summary: Amid the Christmas story there are enigmas that surround what Mary had to face in her conception as a virgin. Joseph also faced enigmas concerning Mary being with Child. How did God work out the enigmas at Christmas?

Summary: What kind of signs are men looking for today? This was the simplest of signs, “A Babe.” We must ever be looking for God in the small things of life.

Summary: The infants surrounding the birth of Christ, those who were martyred by Herod the Great. While joy and gladness fill the Christmas carols, there is the weeping and sadness of “Rachel weeping” for those who will be killed by Herod.

Summary: A most unique statement given by Matthew that introduces the simplicity of Christ being conceived and born in a family environment.

Summary: In Matthew 2:6, the prophecy of Micah 5:2 presents the Ruler as being a shepherd. In the Greek, it reads "Which shall "shepherdize" my people Israel. Thus, the "Rod" and "Staff" purpose is to rule our lives as a Shepherd.

Summary: God is self-existent and self-subsistent, but when the Son came to earth, He laid aside the operation of this aseity and needed the help of the Father and the Spirit, as well as angels and human beings.