Sermons about Bethlehem In Judea

The Absurdity Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 8, 2003

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If you stop and really think about the Christmas story it’s rather bizarre, how come?

The Absurdity of Christmas Imagine that you are standing out in your driveway marvelling at the fact that it’s the first weekend in December and you haven’t had to shovel yet. In your imagination you do not live in Cape Breton or New York, suddenly an UFO lands in the middle of your front lawn and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

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I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A King Is Born— In A Time Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 14, 2024

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This message reflects on how Jesus was born into a world of political turmoil, social unrest, and personal struggles—but God's plan prevailed! No matter how chaotic life gets, Jesus brings peace to our hearts and hope to our world.

A King is Born (2) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born / Chaos / Isaiah 9:6 A King is Born— In a time of Chaos Isaiah 9:6 NLT 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Miracle At Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 23, 2001

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What is it that causes some people to gain and some people to lose their hope for a miracle?

Christmas means different things to different people. For some its shopping, parties, celebrations, gifts wrapped under the tree. To others its Santa and his elf’s, stockings hung by the fireplace and the hope of snow. There are those who know and observe the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-45, Luke 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News In An Unexpected Place Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

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In this message, we will see how the birth announcement of the King of Kings wasn’t delivered to the rich or royal, but it was instead delivered in the least expected place. It was delivered to some lowly shepherds.

When people send out baby shower invitations, they primarily mail them to family and friends. I once saw a really funny movie, a comedy, where a couple sent out fake shower announcements when they weren’t really going to have a baby. They were in debt and needed some money to pay off their bills, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day 2024

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 11, 2024

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Mother’s Day is marked on the second Sunday in May.

Mother’s Day is marked on the second Sunday in May. It’s a day to celebrate Mothers, Mothers- to- be and any woman who has had a significant influence in our lives. Every human being is born of a woman. That makes a woman so unique and incredibly special. Also, most mothers combine motherhood ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bitter Return Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 10, 2003

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Four observations about the way that God was at work in bringing Naomi and Ruth to Bethlehem.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - A father was trying to explain to his four-year-old daughter the concept of marriage. But she just wasn’t getting it. So he decided that maybe some visuals might help. He pulled ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Denomination: *other

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 23, 2001

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This sermon is about what the world was like the night before Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

“Twas the night before Christmas” READ: Galatians 4:1-7 (Text v4) Introduction There’s probably no one here who is not familiar with Clement Moore’s famous poem … “Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Murder Of The Innocents! (Matthew 2:13-23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 8, 2007

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The streets of Bethlehem awash with blood! What happened to gentle Jesus, meek and mild? ...

O little Town of Bethlehem! How still we see thee lie! No! Not today! Did you listen to today’s Gospel reading – there is blood running in the streets of Bethlehem, and mothers weeping for their dead children! Yesterday, ’the little Lord Jesus no crying he makes’, but today there is crying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why A Manger?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

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Narrative story of how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus

“Why A Manger?” Luke 2:8-15 Introduction: The sun sits high over the dusty road. The air is quiet, except for the buzzing of insects and the occasional beating of sheep. A man carefully leads a donkey over rocky terrain, as his very pregnant wife, a girl of no older than sixteen, gently rubs her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Easter Back Into Christmas

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 26, 2003

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Jesus came at the right time. We need to be careful not to bi-pass Bethlehem.

Putting the Easter Back in Christmas, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’ve been reading about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send cards, sing yuletide songs, decorate ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Congregational

Eighty Miles To Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 9, 2012

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A different spin on meaning of Christmas and the lessons learned on the road from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

“Eighty Miles To Christmas” "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

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While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby

INTRODUCTION What could be more important than knowing Christ in our Christian life? Well, today is Christmas and by now we all know the Christmas story pretty well. While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby to be born. She wrapped him in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lamb And The Lion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 11, 2006

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A sermon for Advent on the lamb (first advent) and the lion (second advent) in Revelation 5.

Sermon for 12/10/2006 Revelation 5:1-7 Introduction: Chronicles of Narnia Clip: 2:07:47 to 2:08:55 (#23 Scene) WBTU: A. Around this time of the year people are using the term advent. Season of Advent. Advent literally means “a coming.” B. In the Middle Ages, the church would celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 22, 2009

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Jesus came to be our prophet, priest, and king.

THREEFOLD OFFICE OF CHRIST Many notable people have commented on Jesus’ place as the most famous, important, and significant person in history: • “I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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