Sermons on Ephrathah:

A Virgin, A City And The Shepherd's

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Dec 3, 2005

Truth seekers in the word of God should find special joy in the realm of messianic prophecy because it ties the New and Old Testaments together in unique and wonderful way.

A Virgin, a City and the Shepherd’s Introduction This is a wonderful time of the year for Christians; we have the opportunity to remind ourselves just how special Jesus the Son of God really is to the fulfillment of prophecy and mankind. Today the Sermon will include the usual discourse and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Uses The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, in particular Aslan, to illustrate the meaning of Mt.1:21...He came to save us from our sins.

Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Matthew 1:21; John 1:12 Intro… The past two weeks we have been talking about Finding God in Narnia. This past Friday, December the 9th, the movie of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters everywhere. We encourage you to see this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Advent Readings 2008

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2008

Print and use. Five advent readings based upon five favorite Christmas hymns: O Come O Come Emmanuel; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; O Come All Ye Faithful; Angels From The Realms of Glory; Silent Night, Holy Night.

These advent readings are for the four Sunday’s of advent and then for Christmas Eve. The instructions we give each family is: first the scripture is read, then as the interpretation is read light the candle, or candles, and then they close with the prayer. We number the candles with a print out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Bread In The House Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 21, 2006

This sermon talks about Jesus as the Bread of life it also relates to Bethlehem the Place of Christ’s Birth which translated means The House Of Bread.

BREAD IN THE HOUSE Ruth 1:1-6 Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insignificant? Not To God.

Contributed by David Mcnally on Dec 4, 2011

At Christmas we remember the birth of Jesus our Saviour in the 'little town of Bethlehem', an insignificant little town in the middle east, but nothing and no one is insignificant to God, who loves every human being and sent His only-begotten Son to die o

Micah 5 v. 2 Nothing is ‘insignificant’ to God ‘O little town of Bethlehem ……………..’ The first time that Bethlehem appears in the scriptures is in Genesis 35. We can read how Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham loved Rachel and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Shepherds Saw

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2011

Little did the shepherds know the miracles that they would see that glorious night. Did they ever fully comprehend what it was that they saw? Do we?

What the Shepherds Saw Luke 2:1-18 That night was unlike any other in all of history. The shepherds had bedded down their sheep for the night and began their vigil guarding their sheep. I came imagine as they watched over their flocks that they gazed into the splendor of the starry sky thinking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The Word Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2011

Our final message in our Christmas joy series concludes with our understanding that the birth of Christ was the beginning of joy, the completion of it was performed on Calvary for our sins.

Joy Series, Part 4 Luke 2:1-21, John 19:28-30, Hebrews 12:2 Introduction “Joy to the World” MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! - Recap of last 3 week’s messages: - 1. What steals joy the fastest? The afflictions others bring upon us (gossip) - We all face accusations and rumors; esp. as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

While Galileans were despised by Judeans, Galileans themselves despised people from Nazareth. People are asking the same question today. Can anything good come out of Nazareth?

Can anything good come out of Nazareth? This was a question asked of Jesus’ disciple Nathanael – and Phillip said to him; “Come and see.” Nathanael was from Cana, another Galilean town just to the North of Nazareth. While Galileans were despised by Judeans, Galileans ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 1:46

Denomination: Christian Church

Simeon's Long-Awaited Christmas

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007

Looks at the gift that Jesus is to those who receive Him.

Simeon’s Long-Awaited Christmas Luke 2:25-35 Introduction Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year to most people…it is for me You can see it all around as all of the decorations go up, the stores are packed, all the great Christmas TV shows come on I know children look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In The Minor Prophets Micah Part 2

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

In this lesson, we shall consider Micah's second message... a. As presented in Mic 3:1-5:15 b. Which follows a similar theme as in the previous message: 1) God's condemnation of Israel 2) With a glimpse of the future hope

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (3:1-5:15) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on the book of Micah... a. We briefly considered some background material 1) Concerning Micah, the man a) His name means "Who is like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down Is Right Side Up, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Upside Down is Right Side Up, pt. 2 Acts 17:1-6 Last week we saw the first thing necessary for turning our world right-side up. We must be as willing as Paul to live a life that demonstrates our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, both in our dedication to gathering for worship and how we live outside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Inside Story Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015

God does not see as we see. He has the ability to look on the heart of men. God chose David of Bethlehem to be the unifying king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, the ultimate King of Israel.

1. Superman -- Fact or Fiction? George Reeves (TV's Superman in the 1950's) was popular for guest appearances, but his fame included risks. Kids might kick him in the shins or throw rocks to find out if he was the "real" Superman or a "pretend" Superman, the same way kids pull on Santa beards to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 2 2016 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2016

The Incarnation took immense planning; a righteous virgin and a carpenter from an obscure town, a pagan emperor taking a census, a journey, a manger, the family lineage. All of these had to be in place and timed perfectly. We serve a great God! PTL!!

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Please find this passage in your Bibles. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – sing the first verse A Cappella as the folks find the Scripture reading for the day. We love that little Christmas song, don’t we? Let’s go ahead and read from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Message Of The Angels

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 15, 2013

We are familiar with the words of the message of the angels to the shepherds read in church services or recited by children in Christmas programs. But how many of us have ever thought about the depth and riches of truth revealed in the angels’ message?

The Message of the Angels Luke 2:8-14 Every Christmas season we hear the familiar words of the message of the angels to the shepherds read in church services or recited by children in Christmas programs. But how many of us have ever thought about the depth and riches of truth revealed in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Humility To Praise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 4, 2013

When you are at the bottom it seems like there is no way up or out. But in the final five songs of ascent, we see that the way is the way of Yahweh.

In a way, the final songs of ascent contained in Psalms 130-134 trace the path of salvation and unity with God, which leads to abundant praise and thanksgiving for all that He has done for us. Psalm 130 starts with the cry of the broken-hearted. 1 – 2 When either you find yourself in a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel