Sermons on born in bethlehem: showing 121-135 of 61,540

Christmas Not Like Bethlehem

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Every Christian needs to understand that what we celebrate on Dec. 25th looks nothing like Bethlehem. What can we do to make is all about Jesus?

Another Christmas, some of us have had more than others. There is hustle and bustle happening all around us, chestnuts roasting on the open fire and Christmas lights illuminating the dark nights. Does it feel like Christmas to you? Now we all know that Christmas celebrations as we know them have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

A Christmas Peace Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

There are “Bethlehems” in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, and even Texas. In fact, I located twenty-eight towns named Bethlehem around the globe and in the United States. They have streets named Manger Avenue and Shepherd Street. But Bethlehem hasn’t always been so prominent.

Merry Christmas to you all. I look forward to seeing a lot of our church family during tonight’s three Christmas Eve services. Take a Bible and find Micah 5 (page 989 in pew Bible) and Matthew 2. You could call our series Christmas in the Old Testament. Centuries before Mary and Joseph, the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015

Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Shadows Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Dec 2, 2002

Uncover the shadows of Bethlehem in the Old Testament, New Testament and today.

INTRO: 1. ILL. Pastor once made an eye-opening discovery when visiting a nursing home and asked the residence there to recount their most memorable Christmas – they all remembered Christmas experiences from their childhood. a. Why can’t adults who understand the most about Christmas enjoy it ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Destination Bethlehem: A Grave Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2015

God's purpose of salvation of fallen man is revealed in the first days of the life of the baby Jesus.

“There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

The wise men inquired concerning Christ, and listened to God.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM. Matthew 2:1-12. The second chapter of Matthew’s Gospel begins with a basic fact: “Jesus was born in Bethlehem.” Outside the context of Scripture it would be no more remarkable than saying, “Fred was born in Birmingham,” or “Shirley was born in Cape Town.” However, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destination Bethlehem: A Boy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2015

Grace was revealed to mankind in the birth of Jesus, the Christ.

“At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. “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 (as it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Dividends From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2005

When the Spirit takes control of us… 2 things will happen… 1)the dividends from Bethlehem will be pour out from this place; 2)money and resources for the continuing dividends of Christ will not be an issue… (Money matter pt 4)

Dividends From Bethlehem Money Matters – part four Show Sermon Spice Video, ‘The Prophecies’ (3:20) Over 700 years before Christ came to the earth, 2 prophets Isaiah and Micah talked about that first Noel… The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Is It To Bethlehem

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

Christmas is a spiritual journey

Sermon: How Far is it to Bethlehem? Luke 2:1-7 Decmber 15, 2002 READ LUKE 2:1-7 I. Introduction I Wonder as I wander for I wonder what it might have been there for that first christmas II. Mary and Jospeh’s Journey A. A Painful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Born To Die Part 3 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 3 of 3 LUKE 24:13-35 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Were No Computers In Bethlehem

Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Dec 17, 2022

Midnight Mass Sermon 2022, RCL year A.

Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace among those whom he favors! In Nomine + Let me start by stating the obvious. Something everyone knows. But sometimes, one has to state the obvious. There were no computers in the stable in Bethlehem. There were no computers in the stable in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Journey To A New Beginning

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 8, 2010

To reform is to become a better person. That is what reformatories intend to do. But to transform means death to our self and to be spiritually born into Christlikeness. That is what the Holy Spirit can do.

Charles Colson said, and I quote, “Psychiatry, properly administered, can turn a schizophrenic bank robber into a mentally healthy bank robber. A good teacher can turn illiterate criminal into an educated criminal. But they are still bank robbers and criminals.” D.L. Moody said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Slouching Toward Bethlehem

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2014

As the world moves toward judgement, opposed to the Faith and righteousness, how shall the child of God live?

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Nativity. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 18, 2022

The most significant census of all history.

A ROYAL NATIVITY. Luke 2:1-7. Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that “all the world” should be “registered” (Luke 2:1). Unbeknown to the mighty Emperor, this was going to be the most significant census of all history. After all, even the most powerful of potentates are subservient, whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - Savior, Lord And Christ Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Dec 25, 2018

Every Christmas we read or see the depictions of a story that has been told and retold for over two thousand years and interestingly there is something spectacular about this child born to us in the town of Bethlehem.

Every Christmas we read or see the depictions of a story that has been told and retold for over two thousand years and interestingly, 750 years prior to the birth of Christ, prophet Micah who prophesied that ‘a Messiah shall be born in Bethlehem’, said that coming ruler is from eternity. (Micah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational