Sermons on Journey To Bethlehem:

Reactions To The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019

This is a Christmas Sermon.

REACTIONS TO THE BIRTH OF JESUS Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: As Christians, many times we are discouraged from the world’s beliefs and actions towards God’s offer of salvation. Here in these verses we will see how men acted towards the birth of Jesus Christ. Matthew 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 After Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipate The Coming Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 18, 2020

God calls us to “Anticipate the Coming” of the Messiah through: 1) The Coming Town (Micah 5:2), 2)The Coming Time (Micah 5:3), 3) The Coming Tenant (Micah 5:4), 4) The Coming Tranquility (Micah 5:5a).

Micah 5:2-5a [2] But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. [3] Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Other

No Bread In The House Of Bread

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon outline is inspired and taken from the book "The God Chaser’s". It was not my original idea. I pray that God will bless you as much as He blessed me from reading this book.

No Bread in the House of Bread Ruth 1:1-6 Introduction: What is the matter with the “Church” in America today? I have said it before and I will say it again today. We have our church services too programmed. We come in, pick up our bulletins and then put our brains on automatic pilot. The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 22, 2021

There’s nothing more helpless than a newborn baby. There’s no one weaker than a mom who has just given birth. That’s how this story begins – two frightened teenagers in a barn with a God baby.

Christmas Eve 2021 Luke 2:1-10 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Star, Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 23, 2008

A Look at the Visit of the Magi in Matthew 2.

FOLLOW THE STAR, PART 1 MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION As we begin to focus on the Christmas season, we are going to look at the visit of the Magi, or wise men in Matthew 2. Turn there in your Bible. Now, there is a tremendous amount of background and introductory information that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reason To Be Comforted

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 13, 2000

An exposition of Matthew 2:13-18.

Islington Baptist Church December 10, 2000 Matthew 2:13-18 Scriptures: Revelations 12, Psalm 2 During the next 3 weeks we are going to consider a number of messianic prophecies that have found their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. A major reason to believe in Jesus as Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Room

Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon for Christmas season

No Room St. Luke 2:1-7 1 ¶ And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled} 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Significance Of The Swaddling Cloths

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2025

The Angel's mention of "swaddling cloths" was understood by the shepherds as referring to their practice of wrapping up the Temple-bound passover lambs so that they wouldn't be blemished, & highlighted the birth of the Lamb of God.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SWADDLING CLOTHS Luke 2:3-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. What do you call a dog who works for Santa? Santa Paws! 2. Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve? Because it "soots" him! 3. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective? Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021

We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

When Christmas Disappoints

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Why am I so depressed?

When Christmas Disappoints Us Introduction: Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east instead of wise men. They would have asked for directions, made it to Bethlehem on time, helped with the delivery, cleaned up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 17, 2017

The star of Betleham shown were all could see it. Christians are called to be like the Christmas star, sharing the light of Christmas before Christ's enemies, all their community and to all Kingdom seekers.

Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

The Christmas Star is often a symbol of the Christmas celebration. Like the Star of the first Christmas, Christians are call to draw attention to Christ.

Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study on Luke reveals the power of the Christmas story

The First Christmas Luke 2.1-20 Midweek Study 1. What is the passage about?: The gospel of Luke is unique in many ways but one of the most striking areas that this book adds to the message of scripture is the events of the birth narrative. This entire account is considered an Interchange because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

3) Finding Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 31, 2023

Part III in a series on the book of Ruth

Last week, we began Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace. And God guided her steps into the field of the one man in Bethlehem who could give this woman with no lineage an eternal lineage. 5 Then said Boaz unto his servant ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist