Sermons on Bethlehem:

Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part I)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2009

Consider what it means to keep Christ at the forefront of your Christmas.

When you see the word “XMAS”, what do you notice to be missing? Obviously the word “Christ” is missing. For some, this is more than an oversight. There are some in our society who prefer to leave Christ out of Christmas. Jeremiah Films has done a compilation of news stories concerning this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Street To Joy Series

Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008

God disciplines us as a parent disciplines their child. Discipline is for our good so we should be joyful when disciplines, experiencing challenges in life.

If you visit the National Arboretum in Washington DC you will enter the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum where you will find around one hundred and fifty miniature trees and plants. Here are pictures of two of them These trees are normal trees that would grow into full ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

God invites the shepherds and not the town to come and see the new king.

Do you see what I see? Luke 2:8-20 Most of you will recall that during the last few weeks, we are looking at Christmas perspectives of some of the Biblical characters. Let me state that a Christmas perspective for most of our culture is something that awakens for only a month or two each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2007 Picture - show Nativity. For the last four weeks we’ve talked together about God’s desire to have particular people present at the birth of His son. God sent out birth announcements to particular people - specifically inviting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

32 week sermon series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This message begins a 10 week journey through the NT; beginning with a look at the birth of Christ.

The Birth of the King March 20, 2011 The Story - 22 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. You’ll find that passage in John 1:14. Listen to those words again, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. That phrase, ‘the Word became flesh,’ has so much ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 4, 2005

The birth of Christ resulted in three things

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 4, 2005 Introduction This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Incarnate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

In John 1:1-18 we learn seven truths about the Word.

Scripture I recently reread J. I. Packer’s classic book titled, Knowing God. It is a wonderful book designed to help its readers learn what it means to know God. One of the chapters is titled, “God Incarnate.” I would like to draw the material from that chapter for today’s message. Let us learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

The Approachable God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

To find the Child-that was the goal. Anything that takes us off the path that leads to Christ is not part of God's plan. The job of the angels and the star was finished when the shepherds and the wise men bowed before the Christ-child.

Lucy is expounding on the meaning of Christmas and she says, "this is the time of the year that we show kindness and good will, when we accept others and welcome them into our home." Charlie Brown says, "why can't we be kind and accepting all through the year and not just at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Christmas - A Message Of Hope. Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 25, 2014

The hope that came to man on Christmas.

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Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Friends

Christmas Story Was In Unimpressive Surroundings - Yet A Spectacular Event

Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 19, 2017

The birth of Christ was in an unimpressive city, with an unimpressive birthing room, with an unimpressive crib, with unimpressive visitors, for the most impressive event in human history. Why did Jesus start with such humble beginnings?

This message can be heard at https://www.buzzsprout.com/132453/611501-unimpressive-surroundings-spectacular-event Disclaimer. I do frequent Sermon Central and borrow from others works, but often don't remember who. Some parts in here are from the great works of others. This message has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-11, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 53:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Christmases

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 20, 2022

This message reveals a contrast seen within the Christmas story, a contrast between those who are ready and willing to receive the good news, like the shepherds and the Magi, or Wise Men, and those who are not, like King Herod and the religious leaders of that day. Come and See.

Contrasting Christmases Psalm 1; Luke 2; Matthew 2 Someone has said that life is full of contrasts, and as far as I can determine, they are right. But most of these contrasts are self-determined. Psalm chapter one deals with the main contrast, the one that determines all the rest. It involves the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Ipinanganak Ang Isang Bata Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 25, 2023

Isinalaysay sa atin ni Isaias ang kadakilaan ng batang ito, na may pinakamabuting magagawa dahil sa pagpigil sa pag-unawa ng tao. Ang talatang ito ang tema para sa Messiah ni Handel.

Isinulat ng kaibigan ko ang tungkol sa kapanganakan ni Jesus at inilagay ito sa paraang parang isang anunsyo ng kapanganakan para kay Jesus. Ito ay idinisenyo upang magmukhang ito ay pinutol mula sa isang pahayagan. Pahayag ng Kapanganakan Ang Nazareth Daily News noong taong 1 A.D. Ikinalulugod ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Gold) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part one: Gold.

The Gifts of the Magi (Gold) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/10/2017 Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church