Sermons on Journey To Bethlehem:

First Journey Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 4, 2023

Paul was handpicked by God to be His messenger of the Gospel to the Jewish and Gentile world. Along the way, Paul preached and built relationships with many people. As we look at some of the events on his first missionary journey, we can learn from the people he met and the lessons he taught.

Introduction Video Ill.: Mom vs. Dad Vacation Prep - Holderness Family I can relate to some of those things! You know, the weather outside tells us it is summer (though the first full day of Summer isn’t for another couple of weeks on June 22). Many of us have either already taken our vacation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Lessons From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

We learn several valuable life lessons from the stable in Bethlehem

Life Lessons from Bethlehem Selected Passages December 16, 2007 Evening Service Introduction Of all the events that have shaped human history, one moment stands above the rest. The moment was not filled with fanfare or frills but fantastic nonetheless. It is a moment when the temporal and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Babe Of Bethlehem: Changing Lives Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 21, 2015

What did Jesus specialize in when He walked this earth? If you ask this question to a group of people, you may get a variety of answers. Here is the answer: He specialized in changing lives!

The Babe Of Bethlehem: Changing Lives Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: 1. What did Jesus specialize in when He walked this earth? If you ask this question to a group of people, you may get a variety of answers. Some may say, "Healing people, teaching the Bible, fulfilling prophecy, doing good deeds, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Bible Church

O Little "Big" Bethlehem...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 30, 2011

To glorify The Reason for the season by focusing on a "mystifying", prophetical scripture portion -Micah 5:2

O little “BIG” Bethlehem… O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie… So goes the famous popular Christmas carol sung in many Churches during the Christmas time heralding the birth of the Savior. For those with a flair for history, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: *other

0 Little Town Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Bethlehem. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

0 Little Town of Bethlehem Reading: Micah chapter 5 verse 1-4 / Matthew chapter 2 verse 1-6. “But for now, prepare for the worst, victim daughter! The siege is set against us. They humiliate Israel’s king, slapping him around like a rag doll. 2But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

How Bethlehem Missed Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 28, 2012

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

Denomination: Baptist

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 19, 2010

God humbles himself to save a people who have fallen very low indeed.

Scripture Introduction Probably few of us are really familiar with the twelve books in the section of the Old Testament called the “Minor Prophets.” They are not unimportant, but small books compared to Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel – the Major Prophets. Pastor James Boice, who preached through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016

God's greatest gift came to a small town, through a humble family and as a helpless infant

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Sunday January 6, 1850, was bitterly cold in Colchester, England, a hard-biting blizzard keeping most people at home and away from church that day. At a small church on Artillery Street only about a dozen showed up. When it became apparent that even the pastor would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Journey Is All Up To You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 13, 2018

The journey of Elijah and Elisha show us how our spiritual journey must be.

The Journey is all up to You!!!!! Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2 Kings 2: 1-15 1). Opening:- Catechism is not biblical scripture but they are a summary of Christian principles in the form of questions and answers that are used for instruction to teach young converts and children ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

"Journey To The Grave"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 17, 2003

Like the women of old, we too journey to the graves of those we love. What do we say on the way and what do we find when we get there?"

“Journey to the Grave” One of my favorite illustrations is about a pastor giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey Into Joy

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 19, 2002

OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH MUST BE MARKED BY JOY!

THE JOURNEY INTO JOY ZEPHANIAH 3: 14-20 AUGUST 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Joni Eareckson Tada, who was paralyzed from the neck down while still a teenager, wrote, "You don’t have to be alone in your hurt! Comfort is yours. Joy is an option. And it’s all been made possible by your Savior. He went ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Food For The Journey

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:19

Denomination: United Methodist

John's Journey

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 26, 2003

JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. DESIRE, HOPES, WISHES 4. DESPAIR, AGONY, GLOOM 5. DARKNESS, RELIGIOUS DEBATE, 6. INDIFFERENCE, APATHY, COLDNESS, NUMBNESS, 7. DEATH, THE END 8.

JOHN’S JOURNEY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson adapted from a sermon delivered by Larry Moore, Arkansas in 5/03. This is a two part series. OVERALL VIEW: JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-6, John 4:47-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John's Journey

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 26, 2003

JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. DESIRE, HOPES, WISHES 4. DESPAIR, AGONY, GLOOM 5. DARKNESS, RELIGIOUS DEBATE, 6. INDIFFERENCE, APATHY, COLDNESS, NUMBNESS, 7. DEATH, THE END 8.

JOHN’S JOURNEY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson adapted from a sermon delivered by Larry Moore, Arkansas in 5/03. This is a two part series. OVERALL VIEW: JOHN’S JOURNEY LED HIM THROUGH VALLEYS OF WAITING: 1.DISAPPOINTMENT, HURT, OFFENSE 2. DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:47-51, John 2:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journeying To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Being joyful is more than just being happy. We’ll focus on the true meaning of joy and look at several “joy-busters.”

Journeying to Joy Rev. Brian Bill June 15, 2001 Our family spent this past Wednesday at a Water Park up in God’s Country. We had a blast! There were lots of smiles and laughter. The girls really liked the wave pool and we all enjoyed slides with names like the “Corkscrew,” “Twister,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist