Sermons on bethlehem: showing 661-675 of 8,497

Even Parents With A Perfect Child Have Problems

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

This message can be used during the Christmas season or a family series and illustrates how Christians deal with the curves that life give us in marriage and life.

Even Parents with the Perfect Child have problems! Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Introduction: Today as continue our sermon series entitled Crosspoints we will look specifically at the “Parents in the Pageant.” Our focus will be on Mary and Joseph and remember we are introduced to them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise These Three Be!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004

Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Numbers 24:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008

Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering The Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This Bible passage, about the “Massacre of the Innocents,” can be applied to abortion. This message shares some insights into the driving force behind the killing of babies, and speaks of what can be done to stop it.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Remembering the Holy Innocents.” “In the New Testament, the ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ is the incident in the nativity narrative . . . in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children two years old and under in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

When You Think Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rejection Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Redefines Holiness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 2: 1-12. It is a review of Christmas with its powerful message of freedom and grace.

Matthew 2: 1-12 Christmas Redefines Holiness The festive season is over. The Christmas tree is gone and its decorations have been put away for another year. Our waistline has stopped expanding. Stress levels are generally lower since relative and friends have been catered for, and our minds are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Christmas Gift: Fulfilled Prophecy!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Dec 6, 2015

God's gift to man was the fulfillment of prophecy that a Savior would come. All other gifts compared to this pale.

God’s Christmas Gift: Fulfilled Prophecy! Matthew 1:20-23 Kelly Durant Do you every think about gifts? It is the season of gifts this time of year and some of you may have even been out buying gifts before coming here. Every gift comes with an expectation. For example a coworker has an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ruth's Choice

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 21, 2016

Ruth made choices you and I have to make choices

Sermon Ruth’s Choice Ruth 1:16 The time about 1322 BC the place Bethlehem Judah. Circumstances Famine in the land Elimelch, Naomi, Mahlon and Chilion go to sojourn in Moab. Elimelech dies – The sons marry and they too die after 10 yrs the 3 widows start to return to Bethlehem – ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Arrival Of The Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011

Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord? Christ the Lord is reve

ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-I—Luke 2:1-20 Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. The circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord are revelatory. What are the revelatory/telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Season Is What?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

What is the reason for the season? Salvation!

Our advent series is entitled "Why Jesus? "Why Christmas?" and we have spent two weeks asking, and answering, the questions regarding Jesus. This morning, we look at the second question - "Why Christmas?" Last week we asked the question, “Who Was Jesus?” and one of the answers to that question, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

"Room In The Inn?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Room In the Inn?” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both of them were poor, and when they came to the town, no one took notice of them. No one even helped them try and find a place to stay. The name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Longing For That Water

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 9, 2008

David was longing ror the water that he used to have. Maybe we are like David and we are longing for that special water. What we need to do is tell God we want some of that old time Pentecostal fire back in our life.

Longing For That Water 1 Chronicles 11:14-19 14 And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. 15 Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God