The Birth of Christ

Summary

The sermon focuses on the biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ from Matthew and Luke, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies as credentials of the Messiah. It highlights the incarnation as a miraculous event, urging believers to be amazed rather than merely amused by it. The preacher also addresses the proper biblical view of Mary, rejecting veneration and emphasizing her role as a humble servant of God. The sermon encourages faith in God's sovereignty and timing, illustrated by the decree of Caesar Augustus and the fulfillment of prophecy regarding Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.