Sermons on Bethlehem In Judea:

"tel Us Plainly Who You Are" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 8, 2021

This passage of Scripture deals with the people demanding Jesus tell them who he is. By means of teachings and miracles he reveals that once more to them.

“Tell Us Plainly Who You Are” John 10:23-42 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ July 11, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/4XueEHVVQ08 INTRODUCTION: 1) The opening verse of our text tells us this account was at the Feast of Dedication. A) The Feast of Dedication also called the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:23-42, Zechariah 2:10, Zechariah 3:8, John 6:41, John 8:12, John 10:7-9, John 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Shifts - Actions Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon series explores the concept of "Power Shifts", focusing on how personal changes in attitude, actions, alignment, abundance, and anointing can help the church fulfill the Great Commission and reach the 41% of the global population who have not yet heard of God's love.

What Is Love in Action? Why say “I love you?” “I love you” is an empty phrase without a demonstration of commitment and a willingness to sacrifice with some type of action. “Actions speak louder than words,” undergirds much of Scripture. The apostle John clearly indicated throughout his writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4-21

Topics: Great Commission, Power Shifts, Missionary Work

Sermon Series: Power Shifts

Barnabas: The Son Of Consolation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of Acts.

BARNABAS, THE SON OF CONSOLATION. Acts 4:36-37. In Bible days, names often signified something about the person to whom they were given. In Acts 4:36 we read of a man who was named by the apostles: Barnabas, the son of consolation. We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like Paul And John We Are Prophets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2023

Restoring the prophetic voice.

Solemnity of John the Baptist 2023 St. Paul knew how to approach the Jews and the Gentiles who had an interest in the Jewish faith as he went through Asian Minor and Greece to spread the Gospel of Christ. So we see him in today’s story from Acts coming to the local synagogue on Shabat, Saturday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Outside The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 24, 2001

First Sunday after Christmas, Year A -- God had Mary and Joseph take Jesus down to Egypt. When God sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone, it is part of his gracious plan for us in Christ.

Here we are at the end of one year and ready to begin another. The readings for this morning are for the First Sunday after Christmas, and the Gospel tells us about the trip that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus took down to Egypt. It wasn’t a vacation. They weren’t just “going south for the winter.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-23, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006

God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only The Star Remains

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-9, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Happily Ever-After Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 6, 2003

Key Point: Redemption happens because God is sovereign -- not just in dealing with his "chosen" people but because he is also working through all of us foreigners.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - We’ve come to the end of Ruth and in a second I want to read the whole fourth chapter for you. As we hear what God has to say through this chapter, I’d like you to keep in mind ...read more

Denomination: *other

Dancing With God

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

Dancing with God begins when we realize that God chooses the music and the dance, but most importantly, God leads.

Dancing with God Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, Ash Wednesday February 25, 2009 Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

“What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

“What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Announcements Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

The Birth Announcement to the Shepherds, is also an announcement to you and I.

Birth Announcements December 16, 2007 Luke 2:8-20 If you had to rate yourself in terms of how popular you are, how would you rate yourself? Would you be an 8 or 9, really popular and sought after? Or would you be a 4 or 5; people know you, but you’re not really popular, or are you in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Mission

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 22, 2008

Third in Christmas series.

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 3 - The Mission Matthew 1:18-21 December 21, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You may have noticed that your note-taking guide looks a little sparse compared to what is normally in there. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

We're Glad You Came

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014

A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

"We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior, Who Is Christ The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Dec 20, 2018

The Greco-Roman world valued heroes, with even Caesar Augustus being portrayed as heroic in certain ways, but Luke offers his original audience and us the true hero, the baby Jesus, who has the name "A Savior, Who Is Christ the Lord."

My family is looking forward to the Avengers 4 movie coming out in a few months. This past November 13th, a day after Stan Lee of Marvel Comics died, I listened to an interview with Brad Meltzer (by Glenn Beck on The Glenn Beck Radio Program), author of many children’s books, including a book on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20