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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Bethlehem was a tiny insignificant town; it wasn't an industrial, educational, or financial place. Just one of 1,000s of little towns. But God chose to bring the greatest thing in the world out of it. God can do that with your life too!
WHY BETHLEHEM? Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an infant molded into a manger, he proclaimed, “Here’s Baby ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:2
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Why did they have to lay this poor child in a manger? It’s not said that they were too poor to afford a decent place, but there simply was no place in the inn. Come on: They knew she was pregnant. Traveling with an expecting woman you make reservations, d
Sermon on Christmas Eve 2008: Christ is born Birth: Luke 2:1-7 * Down-to-earth story * Political context * Not a cute family scene, but privacy issues * The powers of the time: Roman Emperor and Governor, Oppressors * Joseph and Mary humbled themselves and followed the order to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
Denomination: Congregational
This sermon focuses on the actual journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem by Mary and Joseph before the birth of Christ
The Journey to Bethlehem Luke 2 INTRODUCTION: Years ago one of our daughters had a school assignment to write about her family’s Christmas traditions. She didn’t know what to write … because our family never had two Christmases alike. We have never lived near family. So ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Bethlehem is 6 miles south of Jerusalem, that is where the manger was. Mary did not say, “I am not having my baby here, it only has one star!” She gave birth to her first-born son. It does not mean that Mary had other children but rather expresses the rights of inheritance as in Genesis 27:36; ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:15, Isaiah 26:3
Denomination: Catholic
An Advent sermon, following the theme of an adventure: the plan, the journey, the discovery.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do you ever examine the deeper meaning of commonly used words? Take the word “discovery,” for example. It is fairly common in our vocabulary. Someone may say, “The other day I discovered a six-month old tub of cottage cheese in the back of my refrigerator. It ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, Reading: Matthew chapter 1 verse 18-25. ill: • 800,000 words in the English language. • 300,000 are technical terms. • Average person knows about 10,000 words; • And on average uses about 5,000 words. Words of course play an important part in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Denomination: Brethren
Let's talk about the beauties of Bethlehem from Ruth 4 and Matthew 1 (Ties in with hymn, O Little Town of Bethlehem)
HoHum: The story of Christmas brings with it scenes of peace and tranquility. So when the church gathers and sings the beloved hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem, we do so with a certain vision in mind. The reality of Bethlehem, however, is much different. It was a small insignificant town; a town on ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 4:11-22
“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord’” Luke 2:10-11.
Theme: The Saviour is born for us Text: Is. 62:6-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke. 2:8-20 On this very important evening we have gathered here to join many other people all over the world to remember and celebrate God’s most important and greatest gift to us. On this special evening our hearts should be ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
You can know the joy of being a blessing to others...people who are really hurting...desperately longing to know that their lives have some meaning and purpose. The journey to Bethlehem can set you free.
"THE JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM" 1 SAMUEL 16:1 13 Christmas is the time of the year when so many people travel all over the country to visit with friends and family. There is something about the holidays that just seems to be missing without the presence of family. But there are also multitudes of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
We need to go to Bethlehem … the Bethlehem of long ago. We need to find the peace and hope that was born there in Jesus Christ … and Advent and hymns like Brooks’ “O Little Town of Bethlehem” can take us there in mind and heart, amen?
On Thursday, November 29, the people living in and around Anchorage, Alaska, went about their lives as usual – working … shopping … watching TV … talking on the phone ... making plans … surfing the net … hinging out with friends. Just going about life. Totally unaware that 3.9 billion – that’s ...read more
Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Matthew 24:37-39
Denomination: United Methodist
This sermon explores the profound humility of Jesus Christ, His divine manifestation, and His sacrificial mission for humanity's redemption as depicted in Philippians 2:8.
Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather today in this sacred space, we find ourselves in the company of fellow travelers, each of us on a quest to better understand the divine mystery of God's love. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to receive the wisdom that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:8
Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy
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
It's the time of year that many places and people around the world remember the birth of our Wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, so today we'll bring a message to do with this great truth.
Isaiah 9:6-7 THE BIRTH OF JESUS 12-22-12 It's the time of year that many places and people around the world remember the birth of our Wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, so today we'll bring a message to do with this great ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die.
BORN TO DIE INTRODUCTION: On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die. 1) Why did Jesus come to earth? The bible lists various reasons Jesus came to earth. ...read more
Scripture: John 12:23-28
Birth of Christ series (5 of 5).
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST THE MESSIAH BORN Luke 2:7-17 INTRO: This is the final sermon in the series on the Birth of Christ. Today, we are going to look at the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I. REVIEW. A. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:7-17
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