A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound significance of Christ's birth, which brought joy to a world filled with grief and pain. He explains that the joy announced by the angels was not fleeting but a deep, lasting gladness stemming from the arrival of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Tozer highlights the humility of Christ, who was born of a woman and chose to make Himself of no reputation, ultimately sacrificing Himself on the cross. This act of love and humility declares a powerful message to the world about God's grace and the richness available to humanity through Christ. The sermon invites listeners to reflect on the transformative impact of Christ's birth and the joy it brings.

John Wesley expounds on Matthew 21, emphasizing the humility of Jesus as he enters Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophetic scripture and demonstrating that true kingship is marked by peace rather than worldly power. He highlights the significance of the crowd's acclamations of 'Hosanna' and their subsequent rejection of Jesus, illustrating the fickleness of public opinion and the importance of genuine faith. Wesley also discusses Jesus' cleansing of the temple, condemning the commercialization of worship and calling for a return to true reverence. He warns against unfruitfulness in faith, using the parable of the vineyard to illustrate God's expectations of His people. Ultimately, Wesley calls for a recognition of Jesus as the cornerstone of faith, urging believers to embrace Him wholeheartedly.

John Gill preaches on Christ's state of humiliation, emphasizing that it began at His incarnation and continued throughout His life until death. He contrasts Christ's divine glory with His humble existence as a servant, highlighting His birth in poverty, His life of obscurity, and the temptations He faced. Gill illustrates how Christ's willingness to endure such humiliation was a voluntary act, demonstrating His love and obedience to the Father. The sermon reflects on the profound depths of Christ's humility, which serves as a model for believers in their own lives. Ultimately, it calls the congregation to appreciate the significance of Christ's sacrifice and the grace that flows from it.

John Nelson Darby emphasizes the dual nature of Christ, highlighting His humility and humanity as essential for our understanding of God and our relationship with Him. He explains that Christ's incarnation allows Him to associate with us, demonstrating perfect obedience and love through His suffering. Darby clarifies that 'working out your own salvation' is about personal responsibility in faith, not a contrast to God's work. He illustrates how Christ's life exemplifies the character of God and serves as a model for believers, culminating in His redemptive work on the Cross. Ultimately, Darby reassures that Christ continues to serve us even in glory, emphasizing His ongoing intercession and care for our spiritual cleanliness.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the profound humility and lowliness of Jesus as depicted in Isaiah 53, illustrating how the Savior's appearance and life do not appeal to the proud or self-sufficient. He warns against the tendency to dress Jesus up to make Him more appealing to the masses, stressing that true revelation of Christ comes to those with a broken and contrite heart. The sermon highlights that Jesus, who was despised and rejected, bore our sins and offers salvation to those who recognize their need for Him. Beach encourages believers to seek a deeper understanding of Jesus, who is hidden from the proud but revealed to the humble. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to stay in the Word and keep one's heart fixed on Jesus.