Sermons on Bethlehem:

What Presents Did You Get?

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 28, 2020

The Magi gave gifts to Jesus. Why were they important? What does it mean for gifts that we give? Are we giving to God?

What Presents Did You Get? Matthew 2:1-12 December 27, 2020 So what did you get for Christmas this year? Did you get everything that was on your list? Maybe you are like our family and you still have presents to unwrap yet as you haven’t been able to get together with family. Here are some last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Friends

The Shepherd’s Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2021

If I had been in charge of announcing to the world about God's Son being born I wouldn't have selected shepherds: unclean, uneducated, unknown. But who best to tell about the Lamb of God being born, than shepherds?

THE SHEPHERD’S CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? A: The Christmas alphabet has Noel. 2. Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic. 3. Q: What do you call an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth And Naomi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2022

Ruth is a young woman from the land of Moab; she does not belong to God's nation of Israel. However, when Ruth learns about the true God Jehovah, she loves him very much. . Naomi is an older woman who helped Ruth learn about Jehovah.

IN THE Bible, you will find a book called Ruth. It is a story about a family that lived when Israel had judges. Ruth is a young woman from the land of Mo'ab; she does not belong to God's nation of Israel. However, when Ruth learns about the true God Jehovah, she loves him very much. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Peace

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2013

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14.

Theme: Peace Text: Is. 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke. 2:1-14 Christmas day is a time to focus on the birth of Christ and the love and generosity of God as we exchange gifts with joy and thanksgiving. If the angels could rejoice singing “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Leaving Heaven”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 8, 2018

God in all of His wisdom hid the real date of His Son’s birthday and even His physical attributes...

“LEAVING HEAVEN” Matthew 1:21-23 “She will bring a Son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name Him Jesus--'God saves'--because He will save His people from their sins." (Msg.) v.22-23 “All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through His prophet: “Look! The virgin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Angels’ Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 23, 2018

Birth announcements can engage us. In Luke 2:11, God speaks through an angel to offer hope at Christmas. And Christmas is really all about Easter, that God loves us enough to offer salvation through his son Jesus.

Christmas Music 3: The Angels’ Song Luke 2:8-14 December 23, 2018 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] People have a lot of fun with birth announcements. I remember many years ago calling my wife's parents in Italy and telling them they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:21, Galatians 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Joseph

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2022

What kind of a man was Joseph? (Material adapted from Leslie Flynn's book, "Christmas Messages", in the chapter called, "The Forgotten Father")

HoHum: There is a forgotten man at Christmas. Poetry, paintings and stories of the nativity treat him minimally, if at all. Few sermons are preached on him. Why is he neglected? Perhaps his silence contributes to his downgrading. Not a single word he speaks is recorded in the gospel story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Mark 6:3, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God As A Helpless Baby

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we tend to forget the cause of Christmas. We hear but we don’t hear. The Christmas story tells the most amazing story: that God came down to earth in the form of a tiny, helpless baby.

GOD AS A HELPLESS BABY Lk. 2:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having to Sleep in the Barn 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Hippie -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, they finally found an Inn with only two beds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Subject: The Christmas Star

Contributed by Risen Roi Calumag on Jan 11, 2024

Introduction The purpose of the star was to authenticate and publicize the incarnation and to draw men to worship the celestial King. Varied speculations about the star’s appearance and searches for a mechanistic explanation violate the very purpose of the gospel narrative.

I. It Was a Guiding Star “The wise men said, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (2:2). These wise men, or Magi, would never have been able to find, see, and know the young King Jesus had it not been for the star. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

They Bowed Down And Worshiped Him

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2025

A sermon for Epiphany of the Lord Sunday.

Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany Sunday. Now, what do we mean by that? Epiphany really is that same word as in, “Wow, I just realized something I had never thought of before! I’ve had an epiphany.” It’s a revelation, a moment of insight, when what was previously muddy or confusing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gift Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to live as missionaries, harnessing their divine gifts to spread God's love and truth, as inspired by Matthew 2:1-9.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, and a message burning with divine truth. We gather here, not as strangers, not as mere attendees, but as a family united by our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we stand at the threshold of an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-9

Topics: Giver

"Why Celebrate Christmas?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 24, 2003

It is always interesting to note those who did come and those who did not come to that first Christmas celebration. Why did they not come? And why did others come to celebrate the birth of the Christ child? The reasons are the same today.

Text: (Luke 2:15 KJV) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 24, 2007

Brief Christmas Candlelight service that encompasses the Advent wreath and the lighting of the Advent candles.

Welcome/Opening Prayer Lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope Jesus’ birth brought hope into a world that felt hopeless. The people were under Roman rule and high taxes. God had promised them a Savior, a king who would overthrow the Romans and rule like King David. Had God forgotten His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Delight In God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 5, 2017

Jesus took the challenges and turned them into opportunities to encourage people to believe in God!

Please open your Bibles to Mark 12…… Take a quick look again at v12…… Eventually, Jesus was crucified on a cross, but sadly, many missed the point of Jesus being a sacrifice for man’s sin as planned by God. I pray that all of you never miss the point of why Jesus died. This is one of the reasons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clinging To The Lord In Hope Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022

Life becomes 'bitter' and we lose hope with we turn away from the Lord, but the Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him.

CLINGING TO THE LORD IN HOPE Ruth 1:1-22 What is wrong?—Life becomes ‘bitter,’ and we lose hope when we turn away from the Lord. What is true?—The Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him. What to do—We must cling to the Lord in hope. Why? Because… I Hope in the Lord Leads to Obedience ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed