Sermons on O Little Town Of Bethlehem:

Anointing Makes The Difference

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

When the anointing is upon you, it will make things happen that you can’t make happen. God desires to anoint everyone who is hearing this proclamation. Only the anointing makes the difference.

Opening illustration: The story is told of a man who once went to Alexander the Great and asked for some financial help. Alexander told the man to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he needed. A little later, the treasurer came to Alexander and told him he was hesitant to give the man what he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022

The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2025

How do we tell others the story of Jesus? In our text today we see that it doesn’t require a Bible college education or a deep theological argument. Instead, it’s all about saying “Come and See Jesus”.

(Sermon began with a group of people standing on a sidewalk looking upward) Back when I was a boy, there was a TV show that always began with this group of people on a sidewalk - pointing and looking up in the sky. Does anyone know what TV show this was? (SUPERMAN) “Look! Up in the sky…. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love That Will Not Let Go Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 10, 2025

God’s love is unchanging, faithful, and steadfast — no season, sin, or circumstance can separate us from it.

## **Introduction – “A Love That Holds When Everything Else Changes”** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 4 Change is one of life’s few certainties. The seasons change. Our circumstances change. People change. The season of fall reminds us that everything in the world will eventually fade and decay. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, Romans 8:38-39, John 10:27-29, Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cedar, Hyssop, And National Security

Contributed by David Western on Nov 19, 2025

Just as a general once showed me a car I thought was spotless still carried an odor, Leviticus 14 reminds us that God sees what we cannot—and through cedar, hyssop, and scarlet, He reveals the only cleansing that reaches the heart.

“Get Me a Car That Doesn’t Stink”** When I was a captain at the Air Force Academy, I had the honor—and the anxiety—of escorting General Hornburg, the ACC Commander, during a visit for Corona. That was when all the generals came together for a high-level meeting, and it was the kind of event where ...read more

The Boy Jesus In The Temple Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 5, 2025

Even as a twelve-year-old boy, Jesus reveals His divine identity, His submission to the Father’s will, and His call for us to prioritize the things of God above all else. Every parent knows the moment when a child does or says something that suddenly reveals who they truly are becoming.

The Boy Jesus in the Temple January 4, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:41-51 INTRODUCTION — A MOMENT OF REVELATION Even as a twelve-year-old boy, Jesus reveals His divine identity, His submission to the Father’s will, and His call for us to prioritize the things of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Brethren

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

The Best Position In The Church

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great sermon on Prayer!

I would like to talk to you for just a few minutes this morning upon a subject simply entitled, “The best position in The Church”. Seven times in our Scripture text James exhorts The Church to pray. He teaches different aspects of prayer, how it should be done and what its results should be. I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Me Introduce You To A Good Lookin' Church

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great message of the ONE TRUE Church that the Lord put into motion on the Day of Pentecost.

The church was started about 120 days after the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ. The setting of this great Biblical scene was in Jerusalem, in a place the Bible calls the Upper Room. You ask what was that?!? An upper room!!! It was on a day called the Day of Pentecost, meaning 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Type Of Church Member Do You Plan To Be?

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 11, 2001

Being a productive Church Member and Christian takes planning. Will you plan to be what God wants you to be?

What Kind of Church Member Do You Plan to Be? “But in a great house there are not only vessels of Gold and of Silver; but also of Wood and of Earth and some to honor and some to dishonor.” II Timothy 2:20 The subject we have for today suggests the importance of planning. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Deliverance From Difficulties And Problems

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the Keys that will help a beleiver to be delivered from his problems and difficulties.

KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS OUTLINE 1.PERSISTANCE 2.POSITIVE ATTITUDE 3.PROGRESSIVE THINKING 4.PATIENCE 5.PRACTICAL APPROACH 6.PLANNING 7.PLEASING BEHAVIOUR THE MESSAGE KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS. 1.PERSISTANCE. Luke 18;1-7 , ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Spirit Falls

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a Pentecost Sermon based on Acts 2 and 3. My wife and I preached it together.

"When The Spirit Falls" 9:30 5/30/93 Psam 20:1-8 Acts. 1:1-11 Text Acts 2 & 3 .ls2 RICK What happens when the Spirit falls. Turn with us in your Bibles to Acts chapter 2 starting at verse 1. Acts 2:1-4 When the day of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed