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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
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
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
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
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
Denomination: Baptist
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
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
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
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
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
If the Gospel message is all about Jesus coming to die for our sins... why would God waste ink telling about the birth of a baby Jesus in a manger? What possible impact could that story have on our understanding of God’s gift of salvation?
OPEN: Santa Claus has come into the 21st century – he has an email now. Apparently you can email Santa at Emailsanta.com. It seems they get over a million emails a year, and among those emails are these intriguing comments: • A boy named Jon wrote: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have a chimney... I’ll ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:8-12
This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.
On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:3-5
Don’t be so distracted with life that you miss Christ this Christmas.
How Bethlehem Missed Christmas December 16, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be so distracted with life that you miss Christ this Christmas. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:20
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