Sermons on Bethlehem In Judea:

There Was No Room At The Inn For The King, But There Is Room At The Cross For You

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018

How strange that He who was rejected by those He came to save gladly accepts and welcomes those same sinners who desire to come to Him.

There Was No Room At The Inn For The King, But There Is Room At The Cross For You!” Luke 1:1-7 / 1 John 2 1-2 David P. Nolte There are many contrasts in life: light and dark; good and bad; new and old; young and elderly; in and out. Let’s contrast these two songs: “No room in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Father Is Our Father

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

Since Jesus' Father is our Father. This means God our Father always protects. God our Father always provides.

JESUS’ FATHER IS OUR FATHER (Outline) January 3, 2021 - Christmas 2 - MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRO.: Our text today reminds about the very special relationship God the Father has with his children. Earthly family relationships can be strained at times. Emotions interfere. Misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah 53 2, Jesus Had A Beautiful Character, And This Is What We All Want. Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 9, 2024

We see what Jesus was like as a child, during his ministry, and at his execution, and how we should have a beautiful character

The Gospel writer Luke details Jesus’ birth at Bethlehem, and at Christmas time we celebrate His birth. Luke then proceeds to give us additional information about his childhood, including his annual trip from Nazareth to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. At the age of 12, still young, still a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Baptist

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas from the children. Can we have an adult Christmas?

An Adult Christmas: Advent #3 Dec 10, 2005 Matt 1:18-25; 2:13-14, 19-23 Intro: I wonder if we can reclaim Christmas. Of course we need to reclaim Christmas from the crass secularism and commercialism that substitutes “happy holidays” for “merry Christmas”, and that makes gathering around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Business Till I Come, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 18, 2020

Jesus will return soon, the Scriptures are quite clear about that. But what do we do in the meanwhile? Jesus' command is also quite clear about this.

Show 2 minute Video clip (available on SermonCentral): "If Jesus Returned Today" [1] Did you note the comment at the end of the film? The question is not “When will Jesus Return?”, but rather, “What will we do before He gets here?” How will He find the members of the body of Christ? So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Love Has Come

Contributed by Craig Smith on Feb 6, 2018

Christmas Eve message. Helping people find their place in the Christmas Story.

Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you’re here. So honored that you would give us this time together as we get ready to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow. I also, if I’m gonna be completely honest, I’m also just a little bit intimidated because Christmas Eve is the hardest message of the year for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

From The Upper Room To The Streets Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 11, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Act Pt2- From the Upper Room to the Streets Homework/Last Weeks Challenge Worked on verse from Joel? Someone recite? Homework last week- read Act 1-4, record one thought. Review/Recap Continue our study of Acts- The Acts of the Apostles. That name is significant- demonstrates both the- work of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Infancy Narratives| A King Is Born Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

We can find the birth or infancy narratives prominently in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Both, Matthew and Luke devote the first two chapters to the infancy narrative of Jesus Christ.

More Ways To Reach Us : Website Sermon Series: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=christiandiscipline Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/a-king-is-born-sgF_GL26 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:11, Luke 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Lights Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

The seven lights of Christmas all focus their beam of light onto the true meaning of Christmas. These beacons of light illuminate Jesus “The Light of the World”- The Messiah born to die so that we could live! Born to die to create and intimate relationshi

The Seven lights of Christmas! Thesis: The seven lights of Christmas all focus their beam of light onto the true meaning of Christmas. These beacons of light illuminate Jesus “The Light of the World”- The Messiah born to die so that we could live! Born to die to create and intimate relationship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2008

Because we all long to belong, we will be homeless until we find our home with God.

Christmas Questions: Destiny “Home for Christmas” John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/21/08 On December 17th, 1903, after four attempts, the Wright Brothers flew their “flying machine” for the first time. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message: “We have flown for 12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials Of The King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2014

Mark shows us how Jesus was announced by John the Baptist, affirmed by God the Father and even proven by the opposition of Satan to be the Savior.

Christmas Series – 2014 The Birth Narratives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Away In A Manger Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007

Christmas

AWAY IN A MANGER (LUKE 2:1-21) The second last day of our 2003 summer vacation in Canada was a disaster. Our plan was to visit Doris’ alma mater in Kingston and then head to Montreal and Quebec, but we had no hotel reservations beyond Toronto. My wife had said, “Let’s not plan. Let’s make it an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Jesus: Wise Men Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

The wisest men on earth were brought to their knees by the Son of God.

Good morning. My name is Caspar, and I’m a senior fellow at the Babylonian Institute for Astrological Studies. We - that is my colleagues and I - have waited a long time to tell the story of our long journey to Palestine because, I tell you frankly, we didn’t know what to make of it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Year Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013

We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

“Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed