Sermons on Bethlehem In Judea:

Simple Acts Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth.

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth. Because no date is given we do not know when he was born. We don’t know who was with him at his birth. My guess is Joseph and Mary were in a house with his relatives (who were also descendants of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-18, Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Manger Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025

Why did God choose a manger?

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY DID GOD CHOOSE A MANGER? 1. God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at relatives, near the Temple, the home of the rich. “In the fullness of time God sent” (Gal. 4:4). “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). God had a purpose. Not What God Could Do, But What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Luke 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Chose David (1 Samuel 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2025

Why does God choose one and not another? Let's look in 1 Samuel 16.

Did God choose the least likely son of Jesse according to human reasoning? Are those God chooses often deemed unlikely by the world? Do we judge by outward appearance, or the heart? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 16. How did God assign Samuel to anoint a replacement for Saul? Does wisdom often mean ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Men Of David

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we will explore the lives of David's mighty men, who demonstrated unparalleled courage, wisdom, and loyalty. These men were not just warriors; they were chosen by God to accomplish great feats and support David in establishing his kingdom.

Praise be to the wonderful and mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today, we gather to explore the lives of the mighty men who stood by David, demonstrating unparalleled courage and wisdom. These men were not just warriors; they were extraordinary individuals chosen by God to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-10, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Samuel 23:11-12, Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Samuel 23:15-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Blessed. Hail Mary.. Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 9, 2025

Hail Mary...blessed are thou amongst women

BLESSED Let us analyze the meaning of the word blessed. The thesaurus lists blessed as meaning holy, sanctified, sacred, hallowed, consecrated, set apart. Granted, words can attain different meanings and be used in different contexts throughout different generations. In this era, we equate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Descendants Of Judah (1 Chronicles 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2025

Do human still make bad decisions?

Do humans still make bad decisions? Did polygamy bring family problems? Can a perfect Savior descended from a sinful family save a sinful church? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 2. Did Israel (Jacob) have twelve sons by four women? Were they lonely women, barely having a quarter of Jacob’s attention? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve: The True Light Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 3, 2026

A Christmas Eve sermon for a service that includes communion and a candlelight "Silent Night"

[After the “Retooning the Nativity” video, available on Igniter Media] ] That video is a helpful reminder that many of the things we associate with Christmas are more tradition than truth. There weren’t kings. There wasn’t a grumpy innkeeper. Jesus wasn’t born on December 25. That kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Making Room

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 Making Room Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Is there any room? I’ve been pondering a daily reflection I received on my daily online Henri Nouwen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sermon Has Come

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025

This is the fourth Advent sermon in the series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

Introduction: The News That Changed the World The birth of Christ was the moment when heaven’s silence broke and the long-awaited promise of redemption began to shine in full view. The angels declared good tidings of great joy for all people. But long before that night in Bethlehem, Isaiah had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10, Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: The Promised Messiah Has Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025

Christmas celebrates the fulfilment of God’s ancient promise through the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah.

CHRISTMAS: THE PROMISED MESSIAH HAS COME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:25-32 Key Verse: “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.” (Luke 2:30-31) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:21-23; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 23, 2025

Jesus is the Light of the World

Carlby-Swayfield 24-12-2025 Whoever Receives the Son Gets It All Story: At the turn of 20th Century, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Anglican

A Story Worth Telling! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002

The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life!

A Story worth Telling! Thesis: The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life! Opening Illustration: Opening skit by kids with David Phelps song being played - "End of the Beginning". Song¡¦s message: Verse 1 I was taking a trip on a plane the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caracter In The Crucible

Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007

This sermon examines how God builds our character through seasons of suffering.

Character in the Crucible Ruth 2 © 2007 Eric Bain This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Two weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 2. In ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational