Sermons on Children Killed In Bethlehem:

"journey To Bethlehem: The Paradox Of Blessedness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2023

We are blessed when our lives are used for God's good purposes.

“Journey to Bethlehem: The Paradox of Blessedness” Luke 1:39-55 Last week we started our Advent journey to Bethlehem by reading about how the angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her that she would become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and bear a son, and He will be holy and be called the “Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: United Methodist

A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022

The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:16-20, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:14, Revelation 1:13, Revelation 19:13, Matthew 2:12, Luke 2:7, Revelation 5:11-13, Matthew 2:1-3, Matthew 2:9-11, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 9:6, Daniel 10:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 8, 2018

Part seven of this series focuses on the sixth commandment which says "You shall not kill."

The Ten Commandments Part 7 Scriptures: Exodus 20:13; 21:12-17; Ezekiel 33:8-9 Matthew 5:21-24 This is part seven of my series the Ten Commandments. This morning we will examine the sixth commandment found in Exodus 20:13 which say “You shall not kill.” As I have done in the past, we will examine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:8-9, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bethlehem- The Site Of Ruth's Redemption Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Bethlehem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Bethlehem [#2] BETHLEHEM- THE SITE OF RUTH’S REDEMPTION Micah 5:2 Introduction: We are in a series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Since it is Christmas Season, we will start with Bethlehem. When we think about Bethlehem, we only think about the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlikely (Advent 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?

THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Beniah The Lion Killer

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Mar 5, 2016

Slaying giants in your life

Benaiah the Lion Killer 2 Samuel 23:20-21 • Benaiah was one of the top five soldiers in Israel • He was a General in the Israeli army • He was the Captain of King David’s bodyguards. • 1 Samuel 23:20B o “He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor, Criticize Or Kill (John 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2025

Do we honor, criticize or kill faith in Jesus? Let's look at John 12.

Do we honor Jesus with our best, or criticize those who do, and plot to kill Jesus in our churches by avoiding or watering down His Gospel? Let’s look at John 12. How did Lazarus’ grateful sister Mary honor Jesus with her best? What criticism did Judas Iscariot make? Six days before the Passover, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 29, 2023

“Traitor! Murderer! Thief! All these describe Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ.

“Traitor! Murderer! Thief! All these describe Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ.Yet, Judas Iscariot was the Treasurer and kept money for the group. How did a trusted friend and member become so greedy that he betrayed Jesus Christ with a kiss? What motivated him to conspire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Kills, Unforgiveness Gives Life

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Oct 16, 2006

Unforgiveness will hold you back where forgiveness will set you free.

Un-forgiveness will kill you Forgiveness will give you life Pastor Joe Bachman 10/15/06 Matt 6:9-15 9 "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10’Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11’Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kill 'em And Bless 'em 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding praying for our enemies

Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/3/11, AM 1. Opening ill – taking scripture seriously, martyrs about denying Him, also forgiving others 2. Know more is going on than you see (Acts 2:23) 1. In this text, Peter tells the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Flesh - The Spiritual Jounrey Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Jacob begins a relationship with God after the Lord strips away everything he has. It is a process God brings each of us through.

Verses 1 - 5 So you’re Jacob. You’ve just wrangled the biggest deal of your life - by cheating your brother first of the birthright then of the patriarchal blessing. But far from celebrating, Jacob now has a death threat against his life and is going to be sent away on a journey hundreds of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem, The House Of Bread

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 28, 2001

The spiritual significance of the tiny town of Christ’s birth.

Five or six miles southwest of Jerusalem lay the tiny town of Bethlehem in the Judean hills. It was here that man’s eyes first saw God in the flesh. Why this place and not another of so many other possibilities? Of course it was the home of Joseph and Mary’s ancestors - the city of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Kill My Baby

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Dec 11, 2018

When we enter into a Spirit of Praise, God will birth in us a vision and answers to what our questions are. When this happens, people will either leave us or support us. There is no in between.

Don’t Kill My Baby Joel 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Matt 1:18-21, 24 (20) Geneva Version 1599 18 now the birth of Jesus Christ was thus, when as his ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 2:4-7, Micah 3:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Csi Jerusalem - Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2006

Christ’s death on the cross was a crime of passion. The crime was ours... the passion was God’s.

OPEN: (began with music theme of CSI – “Who Are You”) The year was 1910. The place - Chicago, Illinois. The time - The early hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hiller were lying in bed when Mrs. Hiller sensed something was wrong. She awoke to see that the gas light outside their bedroom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ