Sermons on Bethlehem Massacre:

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the sovereignty of God through Jesus' crucifixion, encouraging believers to find peace in God's perfect plans and unwavering love, even amidst adversity.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a family united in Christ, to reflect upon His word, to share in His truth, and to draw ever closer to His loving embrace. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39, Mark 15:40-47

Topics: Jesus' Journey, The Cross

Rachel's Sorrow

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day...again Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002

The people who first heard the prophecies concerning the Messiah only saw him in black and white. We can see Him in color.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 3 December 23, 2001 INTRODUCTION In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been any rain. There has never been hatred, aggression or tears. In Pleasantville, USA, there has never been a passionate kiss. There has never been a flat tire, a red rose or a work of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 2, 2007

First of a four part series looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes.

I think that if you talk to any married couple with children...they will tell you that when their kids came along that there were some major changes in their lives. Some of us are getting ready to find that out for the very first time and others are getting ready to be reminded....and I have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just A Little Jealousy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon deals with the explosive power of jealousy in a Christmas context.

Just A Little Jealousy GNLCC 12/5/04 1 Samuel 18:1-9 Matthew 2:1-18 Today we begin to observe the season of Advent. Advent means the coming of Christ to the world. It can refer to the first time Jesus came which is Christmas, or the second time he will come which will be the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph's Dreams

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

When it comes to dreaming, many readers think Matthew is the dreamer by the way he uses Old Testament Scripture to back up his story. Is Matthew too anxious to justify his story that he twists Scripture to suit his purpose?

Matthew 2:19-23 Joseph’s Dreams 12/22/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction Do you sometimes wake up tired because of vivid dreams? I imagine Joseph had that problem. Matthew records four dreams through which an angel of the Lord spoke to him. The first dream was to assure him that he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inspiration: Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Cut! Cut! This story is missing something! The script is not going the way it was written. First, it was written with a God-given ability for all players in the script to always love the Lord, follow his precepts for godly living. Let’s review, the original script looked like this: • At first, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Bearing Fruit?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2022

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Martyrs “There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Samson's Fury & Infatuation" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2002

Samson is a tragic hero of Scripture, especially gifted but ensnared by the pagan culture, which captured him morally and then literally. He was a man of great physical strength but ethical weakness.

“Samson’s Fury & Infatuation”, Judges chapters 13-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Samson is a tragic hero of the Bible. He was especially gifted but he became ensnared by the pagan culture, which captured him morally and then literally. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Is... (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2010

A sermon examining who Jesus is.

JESUS IS… (Part 1) Acts 3:18-20 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade when the crowd gathered around him after the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. This man who had been lame from birth had received an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 23, 2015

This sermon is fifth in a series of seven dealing with the last words of Jesus. The statement "I am thirsty." points out: I. The Humanity of Christ II. The Sovereignty of Christ III. The Fulfilled Prophecies of Christ

Thirsty This morning we will continue our study on the sayings of Jesus from the cross. Today we come the fifth statement of Jesus. It is found in the gospel of John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Price Of Low Living

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2013

A sermon that teaches that there are consequences to all our beliefs and behaviors.

"The High Price of Low Living" 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. INTRODUCTION: This makes the third message from 1 Kings that I have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Angry With Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2007

An evangelistic sermon on Isaiah 12

Sermon for 7/8/2007 Isaiah 12 You Were Angry With Me Introduction: The Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage by the Palestinian militant group Black September. By the end of this hostage situation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weep With Those Who Weep

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2018

This is our foundation for handling tragedy biblically

A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer Christianity has is that God is a sadist” –Blogger, “God had nothing to do with the shootings.” Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate- Career Opportunist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 9, 2003

A review of Pilate’s career and how God has our careers in hand

Pilate - Career Opportunist Luke 23: 1-24 A Man with a dilemma Career or justice Who was Pilate? Upper-middle class Procurator of Judea power of life and death/ appointed High Priests/ controlled Temple and funds First recorded action (Josephus: Ant. 18: 55) was setting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-24

Denomination: Anglican