Sermons on Bethlehem Massacre:

Thanks For The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Jesus is the gift

2Co 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. This is the time of year when we are concerned about choosing just the right Christmas gifts to give to the special people in our lives. But let me ask you, "Have you ever received an indescribable gift?" Have you ever received a gift that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas 1914- Peace In No-Man's Land Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 8, 2013

“Peace on earth” is a familiar Christmas greeting. However, it is as elusive today as it was 2,000 years ago. Did Christ then fail in his mission in coming to earth?

Today is the second message in our series, “Christmas Through the Ages.” Today, we travel back 99 years to 1914. I chose 1914 instead of 1913 because 1914 was a monumental year. APRIL 15, 1914 marked the sinking of the Titanic. In July and August the nations of Europe declared ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would You Be Jesus' Lawyer?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2013

There is a difference between representing Jesus like a lawyer and identifying with Him.

Would You Be Jesus’ Lawyer? John 7:40-53 Introduction In this passage, Jesus is still at the Feast of Tabernacles. At the beginning of chapter 7, his brothers has tried to get Him to come up to the feast to reveal Himself as Messiah as the Feast of Tabernacles was believed by the Jews to be the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:40-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Magi) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/23/2012 I’d like to welcome all of you to Blooming Grove and wish you all a Merry Christmas. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or life-long member, we’re glad you’re here and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

The Road To The King

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 27, 2012

This story takes a look at the Magi's visit to see Jesus

The Road to the King Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: Roads of life! 1. One of the things my wife likes about the valley is the straight roads! Motion sickness is one of the worst! 2. Roads and highways have often been used to symbolize life! --John Bunyan’s Christian classic Pilgrim’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracles Of Christmas - All It Needs Is Belief

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Dec 20, 2008

In order for miracles to happen, there needs to be the key ingredient of BELIEF. What would have happened if Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and Magi had not believed what the angel from God told them?

Every now and then every person asks for a miracle in their life. Can you recall miracles you have asked God for? Isn’t it great that we have the ability to ask God for such a thing? A miracle is a visible interruption of the laws of nature, such that can only be explained by divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Colors

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 22, 2008

A Christmas Eve Sermon

Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-20 “Christmas Colors” A window opened in the yellow straw, as a black nose, two pinkish ears and a gray paw poked out to see the strange sound in that stable. The gray little mouse saw the brown hues of the ox, the donkey and the camel in the silver glow of that star. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Good Will Of Love - The Message Of Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 26, 2008

The Angels Proclaimed Goodwill to all men. Goodwill is GOD’s Will for all to be at Peace, with Hope, Joy through HIS Love

12.24.2008 Christmas Eve Luke 2:10-15 Matthew 2:11b Nehemiah 8:10 Psalm 23:1 says it all...The Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need Good News we all can have Peace, Hope, Joy and Love By the will of God, His Good Will to all mankind. Driving around the countryside, we were taken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas ... Dragon?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 6, 2005

Christmas day is often depicted as a time of peace, tranquillity and hope. However there is another aspect to the arrival of Jesus which should make the church realise that we are in a serious battle with Satan.

Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ Think of “Christmas” and what are the thoughts that come to your mind? • peace and tranquillity. • shepherds on a hill being serenaded by an angelic choir. • Magi crossing the desert on a quiet night as they make the long journey to Bethlehem. • a child ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon uses the image of the lamppost in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to explore the Light of Christmas, Jesus Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA DISCOVER THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS Third Sunday of Advent 11 December 2005 One thing I hate about this time of year is how dark it is. For some of us, we go to work in the dark, and come home in the dark. I recently read a news story about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Advent is a time of preparation and repentance, and it turns out that Joseph’s story has a few things to teach about those very things.

Joseph…the husband of Mary. The Bible doesn’t really tell us that much about Joseph. Legend has it that he was an elderly widow. Supposedly that explains why he was able to honor Mary’s virginity during the first months of their marriage and why he quietly disappears from the narrative sometime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Christmas, Part 2 - Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

Last time we learned that the many and varied traditions that we associate with Christmas in America today are from a variety of nations and faith systems and ethnicities. Today we are going to look at some of the traditions that make up the Christmas hol

As Christmas draws nearer and homes and businesses become more decorated with the symbols of the holiday, I believe it is good for us to pause and reflect on why we do what we do this time of year. Is it simply for traditions’ sake, or is there a more significant meaning? J.I. Packer wrote, “All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Meets Us Where We Are Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

God’s love is accessible to every person on every rung of the social ladder.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 3 of 5) He Meets Us Where We Are Luke 2:8-20 Dec. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist