Sermons on Birth Of A Promise:

The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005

Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Manner?"

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 18, 2003

"What Manner?" goes beyond the question that arose in Mary’s mind on hearing the angel’s salutation. This question can well be posed in other important areas as well.

WHAT MANNER? “And the angel came unto her, and said: Hail, thou who are highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered in her mind what manner of salutation this was.” Luke 1:28-29 "What Manner?" goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Left Overs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 22, 2008

A sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas

First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "Left - Overs" 22* And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Something Is Going On In The Shadows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2007

God spoke of the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost at work in the life of Mary to bring about the birth of the Son of God. Get in the shadows of God and see what great thing could happen.

Somethings going on in the Shadows Luke 1:34,35 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hall Of Fame # 6 - Ramah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Dec 31, 2007

A look at Ramah, one of the places mentioned in Ezra’s list and also in the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION There are many unfamiliar names mentioned in Ezra’s list of returning Jews. But there are a few familiar names. One of them is Ramah. At first glance it might not appear to be. But think of Matthew 2 which tells us of Jesus’ birth - "In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:26

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Search Diligently For The Child

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008

This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Had Your Epiphany?

Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008

Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Jewish Perspective On Christmas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This outline is loaded with both scripture references and insights. It looks into the minds of the Jewish teachers of the Law, and what they were looking for in the Messiah.

A Jewish Perspective on Christmas. Pastor Eric J. Hanson Intro: The Gospel writers presupposed a lot of knowledge which people no longer have today. They clearly wrote from a Jewish perspective. Who is Jesus Christ?: John 1:1-18 Pre-existence- Public Ministry the “Word” (Logos) John was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

L Is For Lion Lamb Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the Lion of Judah

Introduction 1. 2. Read Text: Rev. 5:5, 12-13 One of the names of the Lord that has been fascinating to me is... “Lion of the Tribe of Judah”... Bible Encyclopedias and Dictionaries don’t seem to cover much on this name... And yet, I feel that it is very significant... The Lion of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Startling Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 3 of 3.

First we looked at His scandalous beginning: - Tamar - Rahab - Ruth - Bathsheba Last week we looked at His shameful birth: - Mary the pregnant virgin - Joseph the confused fiancé - The uncomfortable trip - The lack of housing - Killing spree of King Hero Today we want to look at a startling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will God Be True?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 27, 2006

The Messiah realizes our greatest needs.

WILL GOD BE TRUE? A COMMUNITY OF EXPECTATION Isaiah 9.1-7 S: Community C: Expectation of Community Th: Advent Pr: THE MESSIAH REALIZES OUR GREATEST NEEDS. ?: How? KW: Predicted and Fulfilled Names TS: We will find in our study of Isaiah 9 four predicted and fulfilled names of Jesus that show ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist