Sermons on Bethlehem Massacre:

The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Made The Wise Men Wise?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2019

Why does the Bible 2X call them "wise?" Because they were SEARCHING for a Sign from God, they ACTED on the revelation they had, they PERSEVERED until they got to Him, and they ENTERED IN to know Jesus! May God make us wise like them.

WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN WISE? Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. For many years there was a Christmas pageant every year in the (Miami) Dade County Auditorium, which seats 2,400 people. The cast included over 400 people and live animals. 2. One year their seasoned donkey died so they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherd's Story Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

How did it feel for God to come to the lowest in society to proclaim his birth. Tell the story from the shepherd's point of view

Feel free to use this however you want, I hold no copyright and you have my permission. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 – 6:00 pm Scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-24 Song: When Love Was Born My name is Cyrus. I want to tell you a story. I am a shepherd and we are great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Friends

Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Giving Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

What kind of gifts can we give at Christmas? What can we learn from the example of the Maji’s gifts to Jesus?

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 9:15 INTRODUCTION: It’s the Christmas season once again and our thoughts turn to presents! Kids are making their wish lists; visiting Santa at the mall. Meanwhile parents are running their credit cards up to the limit ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Mennonite

The Anticipation Of The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2006

In this sermon I want to show how all that took place in the life of Jesus was in fulfillment of prophecy.

Scripture We have just heard the story of Jesus’ birth told in the Lessons and Carols. There is a sense in which the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation is about the Lord Jesus Christ. However, we have listened to various passages of Scripture that deal specifically with the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 2, 2002

Series of 9 Sermons for the Advent season. This is sermon 2 of 9

Midweek Advent Service December 4, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Joy I. Joy centered in the Savior II. Joy reflected in our lives Fellow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Da Vinci: The Di Vinity Code

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jun 8, 2006

Eight significant hints God has included within the pages of Holy Scripture, from Genesis to the New Testament, that point to Jesus being the Promised One who would crush the serpent’s head.

THE DI VINITY CODE Luke 24:13-35 1. The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown, has as one of it’s claims that Jesus was really just a regular mortal, who got married to Mary Magdalene and had a child named Sophia with her, but that the Catholic Church and eventually Constantine and the Council of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

A Time Of Joy Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Christ. Here is how people respond to the true meaning of Christmas.

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Title: The true meaning of Christmas “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (v2) The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12 contains 3 different attitudes towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010

Christmas 2(A) - Because God's word becomes flesh: Our Savior, Jesus Christ, brings blessings and reveals our (and his) heavenly Father.

“GOD’S WORD BECAME FLESH” (Outline) January 3, 2010 - Christmas 2 - JOHN 1:14-18 INTRO: The most profound mysteries of God are often discovered in the simplest truths only understood by faith. The birth of our Savior in Bethlehem is a good example. Numerous people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wise Still Seek, The World Still Hates, And God Still Saves Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The fourth and final sermon in a Christmas sermon series

The Wise Still Seek, the World Still Hates, and God Still Saves Text: Matthew 2:1-23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We know from our text that Jesus wasn’t born in the year “Zero”. He was probably born around 6 or 5 B.C. we know this because Herod was still king when Jesus was born and Herod died ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Resurrection: The Event That Changed History Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016

Jesus' birth, life, preaching, message, miracles, death, blood, resurrection are the events that history revolves around.

10 Amazing Miracles in Scripture Series Jesus’ Resurrection: The Event That Changed History (9 of 10) December 6, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Ever heard this saying,“Clothes make the man.”? 1 There are some items of clothing that we immediately ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6-8

Denomination: Baptist