Sermons on Bethlehem:

Ruth's Redeemer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2007

God weaves His ways for His glory and for our good.

Ruth’s Redeemer Book of Ruth Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/07 Don and Donna Tuley are in our small group and recently shared the story of how God brought them back together after they had been divorced from each other. I asked Donna to write out her perspective of how God weaved His purposes through some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001

A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

"The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Name That Person Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 13, 2001

One of the ways that we can make meaningful connections is by connecting with people who are often overlooked.

Several years ago there was a game show called, Name That Tune in which contestants competed for cash and prizes by trying to name songs in as few notes as possible. The famous line being of course, I can name that song in one note! This morning, we are going to briefly play “Name That Person” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

From Moab To Messiah

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Apr 11, 2002

Through this unlikely couple, God brought redemption to you and me!

From Moab To Marriage To Messiah Ruth 4:1-22 Chad H. Ballard Introduction This morning we are going to finish looking at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. The story of Ruth is one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. It’s true that it is a love story, but it is also ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Pass The Baton

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006

Cultivating a Heart for ministry to children and youth.

INTRODUCTION Have any of you ever watched a relay race? In a relay race the lead runner starts the race and when he finishes his first lap … he must hand off the “baton” to the next runner … timing is crucial in the transaction of the baton … as the lead runner is running … the next runner is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will We Give Jesus For Christmas?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

WHAT WOULD JESUS LIKE FOR CHRISTMAS?

WHAT WILL WE GIVE JESUS AT CHRISTMAS? MATT. 2:1-12 Well it’s Christmas time again, the time when we see all the decorations, and people are putting their trees up with all the beautiful lights, people are running frantically here and there trying to find gifts for friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We Give Jesus At Christmas?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

What gift would really make Jesus happy?

WHAT WILL WE GIVE JESUS AT CHRISTMAS? MATT. 2:1-12 Well it’s Christmas time again, the time when we see all the decorations, and people are putting their trees up with all the beautiful lights, people are running frantically here and there trying to find gifts for friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Indescribable Gift .

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2008

This is a Christmas message unpacking the gift of Christmas the Christ child.

“Unwrapping the indescribable gift.” Well everybody it’s Xmas eve, can I say you might be pushing it a little to late, if you haven’t found it that gift as yet. But don’t despair because there is a gift here tonight that you can personally receive 2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be to God for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Savior?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006

Why did God go to all this trouble just to provide a savior for mankind?

“Why A Savior?” Luke 2:11 Introduction: I’ve tried to answer three questions in this series of messages about Christ and the celebration of his birth. First, why did he have to be born of a virgin? Why did his mother have to be a young teenage girl from Nazareth? And his father, a twenty-something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Herod

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Dec 23, 2006

A disturbed and deceitful king who called both death and darkness "good" could not prevail against the Lord’s Anointed.

Sermon Series: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO …. Title: “The Gospel According to Herod.” Text: Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: A. From August 1975 thru July 1988 our family lived in Orange County, Indiana. 1. Once and soon again to be the gambling center of the Hoosier state, Orange County was then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Story: What We Want Most At Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

Learning from Ralphie what we want most at Christmas

Classic TV Christmas Getting what we Want Most at Christmas A Christmas Story INTRODUCTION The only thing nine-year-old Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. Mom won’t even consider it. "You’ll shoot your eye out!" she proclaims, thus ending the argument before it gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Far Will You Go To Find Life

Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 5, 2007

This Message looks at the journey of the wise men and their encounters on the way to see Jesus. Each person in the story had to make a decision about how they would respond to Jesus. How will the hearer respond today

How Far Will You Go To Find Life? Introduction. Life for the Jewish people in Roman control was not as they wanted it. They had been in exile and under foreign control for some time and it was no secret that they desired to have their sovereignty again. They spoke regularly of the messiah and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Christmas Ornament - Christmas Star Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 10, 2005

The Original Christmas Ornament - The Christmas Star 1- It speaks of God’s Glory 2- It speaks of God’s Guiding 3- It speaks of God’s Gift (Jesus). Not about the magi but about the star. The message of the star challenges each of us saved and unsaved. # 3

The Original Christmas Ornament The Christmas Star Mt 2:1-12 The question on my lips this week to people was: Name a fascinating star? The answers I received you may surprise you. Someone said Tom Hanks, Another person said Tim McGraw One woman said Dolly Parton and Someone even said Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 14, 2005

Christmas came at the appointed time, in the appointed way and for an appointed purpose. How specifically, and what difference does that make?

ILL Narnia - no Christmas the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story of four children who are transported into the land of Narnia, where they are confronted with adventures and the ultimate ruler of the world, the lion Aslan. But when they arrive it is ruled by the White Witch. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 8, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "God Is On The Job". This is a study from the book of Ruth and this study looks at God’s presence even when we don’t realize it.

GOD’S PRESENCE Ruth 1:1-22 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all. How could God allow bad things to happen to good people? How is it that evil people seem to prosper? The devil is a master at focusing us on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist