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Scenes From the Original Christmas
About This Series:
In "Scenes From the Original Christmas," we journey back to the very first Christmas to uncover the deeper, often overlooked aspects of Jesus’ birth. Through four unique messages, we explore the unexpected messengers who announced His arrival, the sacrifices and obedience of Mary and Joseph, the mysterious journey of the Magi, and the raw realities of Jesus' early days on earth. This series invites us to look beyond the traditional nativity scenes and see the true story of Christmas—one filled with divine announcements, humble sacrifices, and the profound impact of Jesus' birth. Each message reveals how these original scenes can still speak powerfully into our lives today, reminding us of God’s redemption plan and calling us to respond to Jesus with faith and devotion.
Sermons In This Series
1 - The Original Christmas Choir
In one scene in the Christmas story, God used two very unexpected types of messengers to announce the birth of His Son. The first set of messengers came from the glories of heaven, the other set from the lowliest places on earth. By using these two groups, God communicates to us today that we too—regardless of our status—can bring the message of God’s redemption plan to those around us.
2 - Messages From Heaven
An oft-neglected part of the Christmas story is the personal sacrifices made by Joseph and Mary in the weeks following Jesus’ birth. The rituals associated with a new child were a logistical and financial burden, and these young parents had to sacrifice and endure hardship to present Jesus to Israel in the right way. But in obedience to God, Mary and Joseph remained faithful, and we can learn much from their example.
3 - Meeting the Magi
You probably have some misconceptions about the nativity scene as it concerns the wise men. How many were there? How old was Jesus when they arrived? Maybe you don’t know how they found out about the coming Messiah. Stephen Davey takes us behind the scenes of the account of the wise men from Matthew 2. As he does so, Stephen reminds us that the reactions to Jesus when he was a toddler in Bethlehem are the same responses to Jesus that people still have today. Which response is yours?
4 - Blood, Sweat and Tears
Matthew 2:13–23 If you attend church during Christmas or see a nativity display, you may be struck by the cleanness and glow and aura of the displays. The manger is always smooth and clean, the straw and hay are clean and tidy, the animals are respectfully looking on quietly while Jesus is swaddled in perfectly white linen. But that’s not the real Christmas story. The real story involves the tears of Mary, the sweat of Joseph, and blood running in the streets of Bethlehem.