Christmas ‘Do not be afraid’ ‘Most of the Christmas story is legend’ ‘The Nativity’ – too much doubt, not enough joy Acts 5:37 – a neglected clue to the Quirinius question? Christmas – what a curious mixture! Christmas is coming, preacher Gifts How (not) to preach a Christmas sermon Isa 7 – Immanuel, God with us – sermon notes John 1:14 – The Word became flesh – sermon notes Let’s celebrate Christmas every day! Lk 2:12 – ‘This will be a sign to you’ – sermon notes Lk 2:21-38 – Anna – a meditation Lk 2:25-35 – Simeon – sermon notes Luke 2:1-18 – The birth of Jesus – sermon notes Luke 2:7 – Jesus was (probably) not born in a stable Matthew 2:11 – ‘Gold, frankincense, and myrrh’ Matthew 2:2 – The star of Bethlehem Mt 1:18-25 – An interview with Joseph – sermon notes Mt 2:11 – The visit of the Magi – sermon notes Mt 2:13-23 – Out of Egypt – sermon notes Much ado about ‘The Nativity’ One language, two religions Poor Joseph? Preach this Christmas Quotes on the Incarnation Recovering the wonder of Christ(mas) Sacked for denying the existence of Santa Should we rewrite the Nativity script? Some Christmas illustrations The blessings of Immanuel The Carol Service Talk The man who invented Christmas The Word made flesh Top ten Christmas conversation starters Twelve Ways of Christmas Virgin Birth – meaning and significance What Christmas is really all about When, and where, was Jesus born? Who lay down his sweet head? Why are Matthew’s and Luke’s birth narratives so different?