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December 25th has been designated the day to commemorate the day when Jesus of Nazareth was supposedly born in Bethlehem. That date may be an official holiday on our calendars, but it is not the actual birth date of the Savior of the world.
In the Gleanings from the Nativity series, we will attempt to focus our attention on all the key players who surround the birth of the Christ Child. Some characters offer examples of true biblical submission to the will and Word of God; others demonstrate steadfast perseverance under trying circumstances, while still others show the consequences of doubting the Word of God.
If our Saviour had not been born, lived a sinless life, and been crucified to atone for our sins, we would not have any means by which we could be saved. The events and persons surrounding our Lord’s birth, all have important lessons to teach us both positively and negatively.
In the Gleanings from the Nativity series, we will attempt to focus our attention on all the key players who surround the birth of the Christ Child. Some characters offer examples of true biblical submission to the will and Word of God; others demonstrate steadfast perseverance under trying circumstances, while still others show the consequences of doubting the Word of God.
If our Saviour had not been born, lived a sinless life, and been crucified to atone for our sins, we would not have any means by which we could be saved. The events and persons surrounding our Lord’s birth, all have important lessons to teach us both positively and negatively.
We must remember that Jesus Christ was not just a man, but He was totally God and totally man. Jesus Christ was God in the flesh Who ministered to the needs of humanity, by bringing many to faith in Himself as their Savior and Lord.
This series has become an annual tradition in our church. During the month of December each year, we add another element to the drama. --Pastor Bob Spagnuolo
Code Sermon Title (Scripture Text)
2006 sermons “Foundations of the Nativity”
2007 sermons “What Child Is This?”
NV06 1 Only God and Creator (Luke 2:5-7)
NV07 2 Only Mediator (Job 9:32-35)
NV08 3 Only Suitable Sacrifice (Heb. 9:11-15)
NV09 4 Only Suitable Judge (John 5:19-24)
2008 sermons “Simeon” part 1
NV10 1 An Example of Perseverance [1] (Luke 2:21-35)
NV11 2 An Example of Perseverance [2] (Prov. 3:5-6)
NV12 3 An Example of Perseverance [3] (Rom. 8:18-25)
NV13 4 An Example of Perseverance [4] (Josh. 21:43-45)
NV14 5 An Example of Perseverance [5] (Luke 2:25-27)
NV15 6 An Example of Perseverance [6] (Rom. 8:1-17)
NV16 7 An Example of Perseverance [7] (Rom. 8:22-25)
NV17 8 An Example of Perseverance [8] (Heb. 12:1-17)
2009 sermons “Simeon” part 2
NV18 1 His Message and Its Evangelical Applications (Luke 2:21-35)
NV19 2 Mine Eyes Have Seen Thy Salvation [1] (Luke 2:25-30)
NV20 3 Mine Eyes Have Seen Thy Salvation [2] (Luke 2:25-30)
NV21 4 Salvation Prepared (Luke 2:31; Titus 1:1-4)
2010 sermons “Simeon” part 3
NV22 1 Universal Scope of Salvation [1] (Luke 2:30-32)
NV23 2 Universal Scope of Salvation [2] (I Peter 1:9-12)
NV24 3 The Glory of Thy People Israel [1] (Luke 2:35)
NV25 4 The Glory of Thy People Israel [2] (I Thess. 2:10-20)
NV26 5 Messiah’s Coming (Luke 2:25-35)
NV27 6 This Child is Set (Luke 2:34)
NV28 7 Impending Judgment (Luke 2:34-35)
NV29 8 The Rising Again (Luke 2:34-35)
NV30 9 A Sign Spoken Against (Luke 2:34-35)
2011 sermons “Anna, Song of Redemption”
NV31 1 “A Gracious Woman” (Luke 2:25-40)
NV32 2 “The Aged Prophetess” (Luke 2:36-38)
NV33 3 “A Perfect Servant” (Luke 2:36-40, Matt. 25:34-40)
NV34 4 “Prayers and Fastings” (Luke 2:36-40, Mark 2:18-22)
NV35 5 “What is Redemption?” (Luke 2:36-38, Ps. 49:6-9)
NV36 6 Jesus Christ, the Sinner’s “Goel” [1] (Job 19:1-2, 21-27)
NV37 7 Jesus Christ, the Sinner’s “Goel” [2] (Ruth 3:1-13)
Section 2 (years 2012 to 2019)
Section 3 (years 2020 to 2024)