Does the doctrine of the Incarnation blow your mind? According to Ken Langley's sermon—"When God Came to the BBC"—the idea that God could genuinely become a human being was just too much for people. Langley asks, "If God wanted to become human, that's a big if, then why not skip infancy with its dirty diapers and colic? Why not skip adolescence with its acne and peer pressure?" But God didn't skip those stages; he fully embraced our fallen humanity. Langley's sermon contains profound doctrine and practical applications all wrapped in a fascinating story from history.

This week we also feature:

• Sermon Series: "Generosity"—a four-part series by Jim Nicodem and Gordon MacDonald
• Illustration: Man Wants a Less Needy Robot 'Woman'
• Video: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Merry Christmas,

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

P.S. If you need some fresh ideas for your Christmas preaching, check out these excellent new sermons on our site:

• "Rachel Weeping" by Ken Langley (a great resource for preaching in the midst of tragedies and tears)
• "The Three Gifts of Christmas" by Steve Matthewson
• "God's Favor" by Colin Smith
• "A View from the Choir" by Bryan Wilkerson
• "The Purpose of Christmas" by Tim Keller (a PreachingToday.com classic)

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.