In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being willing to serve in ordinary and unglorious ways in order to be faithful in greater tasks. He criticizes the hype and inflated nature of many Christian conferences and events, emphasizing the need for steadfastness and patience in small and unprepossessing tasks. The speaker uses the example of Moses, who spent 40 years in the wilderness before being called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He highlights the paradox of God's timing and the necessity of serving an apprenticeship in the ordinary before being entrusted with greater responsibilities.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses how our society has cheapened our promises and the value of life. He highlights the violence portrayed in television shows and movies, as well as the availability of rental videos and DVDs that showcase real deaths for entertainment. The speaker also mentions the prevalence of violence and murder in the world of abortion. He emphasizes that our children are being exposed to immoral and violent themes through video games, which is polluting their minds. The speaker calls for parents and grandparents to take responsibility for loving and guiding the younger generation.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing our sinful state and the need for salvation. He explains that sin is a destroyer and that Jesus came into the world to seek and save the lost. The preacher highlights that God seeks to get our attention in various ways, such as through unexpected deaths, to remind us of the brevity of life and the need to be ready to meet our Creator. He emphasizes that salvation from sin is only possible through Jesus Christ, who took our sins and sorrows upon himself. The preacher encourages listeners to respond to Jesus' invitation to come to him and find rest for their souls.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of immortality and the glory of God as the eternal King. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the work of the Holy Spirit and how it can help us remember and comprehend God's teachings. The preacher also highlights the faithfulness of God and how Jesus' sacrifice cleanses us from unrighteousness. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the vastness of the universe and the significance of God's creation. The preacher references 1 Timothy 1:16 and emphasizes the eternal life that believers can attain through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on a story from Mark chapter 5 that illustrates the concepts discussed in recent weeks in Romans. The story is about a man possessed by demons who encounters Jesus. The speaker emphasizes that sin and Satan deceive and destroy people, and that hesitation or refusal to come to Jesus is a deceit within the heart. The sermon highlights the contrast between the negative reaction of the possessed man and the seemingly rational people who reject Jesus, emphasizing the twisted and deceived state of their minds.

This sermon from Luke chapter 2 focuses on the transformative power of Jesus Christ in bringing the unseen into the visible realm. It emphasizes the birth of Jesus as a pivotal moment marked by the bursting force of the unseen into the visible, offering hope for change and peace in the hearts of all people. The message highlights the struggle of humankind to live according to God's ways and the need for surrender to Christ for true transformation and a life that brings glory to God.

In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a mysterious man who asks his friend to meet him at his office. The man insists on secrecy and provides specific instructions for the meeting. The speaker then poses two questions: how does Jesus seek us and how can we seek him? The short answer is that Jesus seeks us by disrupting our lives. The speaker explains that although the angel announced peace on earth at Jesus' birth, true peace can only be achieved through the disruption of the violence and anxiety in our lives. The speaker concludes by offering various ways to seek Jesus and inviting the audience to respond spiritually.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the profound truth of Jesus as the Son of God, detailing His miraculous birth, marvelous life, and supernatural ministry. He highlights the significance of Jesus' atoning death, which was foretold by over 300 prophecies, and the miraculous events that accompanied it. Smith argues that if Jesus were not the Son of God, it would render all prophecies mere coincidence and Christianity a delusion. He stresses the necessity of being born again and the exclusive path to salvation through Christ, affirming that faith in Him is not in vain and leads to eternal life.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary in Nazareth, a city often looked down upon, highlighting God's choice of an ordinary girl to bear the Savior. He explains the importance of Mary's virginity and her lineage, connecting her to the house of David, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah. The angel's greeting to Mary as 'highly favored' illustrates the grace of God, not based on her righteousness but as a divine gift. Smith also addresses Mary's question about how this could happen, affirming the miraculous nature of the virgin birth and God's omnipotence. Ultimately, he reassures that with God, nothing is impossible, emphasizing the miraculous nature of Jesus' conception and birth.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the birth of Jesus as a Savior during a tumultuous time in history, marked by the decree of Caesar Augustus. He reflects on the political climate and the fulfillment of prophecy as Mary and Joseph arrive in Bethlehem, where Jesus is born in humble circumstances. The announcement to the shepherds highlights the divine intervention and the heavenly celebration of peace on earth through the Savior. Smith underscores that Jesus confronts the problem of sin, bringing hope and redemption to humanity.

Colin Peckham preaches about the significance of Christmas as a time of exultation, emphasizing the joy that transcends all barriers and centers in Jesus, the Light of the world. He also highlights Christmas as a time of re-affirmation, reaffirming the doctrines of the Virgin Birth and the Deity of Christ, showcasing the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth and His dual nature as fully God and fully man. Furthermore, Christmas is portrayed as a time of salvation, focusing on Jesus as the Savior who came to die for our sins and Emmanuel, God with us, who not only takes away our sins but also lives within us for our transformation.

David Servant preaches about the significance of Christ's death, emphasizing how it was preordained, prefigured by sacrifices, and predicted by prophets. The birth of Jesus was the fulfillment of God's eternal plan, with Jesus becoming a man to redeem humanity and offer salvation through His sacrificial death. Jesus' baptism symbolized His identification with sinners and foreshadowed His ultimate purpose of dying for humanity's sins. His death was the primary reason for His incarnation, as He lived a sinless life to qualify as our substitute and fulfill God's plan for salvation.

Isaac Watts reflects on the brevity and challenges of mortal life, acknowledging the presence of pain and sin throughout our limited days on earth. He urges for a quick passage through the struggles of life, longing for Heavenly Love to prepare the soul for eternal salvation and glory. Watts then shifts the focus to the miraculous birth of Jesus, emphasizing the divine nature of the young Redeemer and the recognition of his significance by various individuals, including the eastern sages, Simeon, and Anna. Despite the blasphemy and scorn from others, believers are called to adore the eternal God who humbly entered the world as a child.