Sermons on Prince Of Bethlehem:

"What Is Precious To You?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon on the obscure text of David anbd the three valiant warriors who risked their lives to bring their beloved commander a drink from the well of his hometown - Bethlehem.

It is 2:15 in the morning. You are awakened by the cries of your baby. You nudge your husband, ¡§It¡¦s your turn honey.¡¨ He draws in a deep snore and rolls over. ¡§Oh well,¡¨ you say to yourself. You get up, try to get those eyes open, finally focus as you get near the crib. A skillful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005

The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Werling on Dec 26, 2020

Jesus is the bread of life born in Bethlehem the house of bread. We need to learn to believe, trust and obey even when we don't understand.

So you know I really like to give a course rationale when I begin a new series. So keep this in mind as we pursue the purpose of these sermons over the next few weeks. I know I usually would be preaching a sermon on New Years' and time. But this year I want to keep the Christmas theme going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-33, John 6:47-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road God Chose

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

XMAS - God chose a humble, dusty road to Bethlehem to show He walks our hardest roads today—carrying us as we carry His grace.

Introduction — The Road No One Would Have Chosen There are certain roads in life that none of us would choose. Some roads are too hard… too lonely… too costly… too uncertain… And yet, strangely, these are often the very roads where God chooses to walk with us most closely. When we think of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 2:1-7, Galatians 4:4, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Works In Your Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores how Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem demonstrates building strength through adversity, bearing burdens gracefully, and becoming better rather than bitter.

Welcome, dear friends. Gather round, close and comfortable, for we are about to open the sacred pages of God's Word together. It's not an exploration, but a homecoming. Not a dive into the unknown, but a warm, familiar embrace. We are not journeying into uncharted territory, but returning to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Topics: Adversity, Building

Understanding The Way Of Peace

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Mar 29, 2012

Jesus weeps over Jerusalem because they did not understand the way to true peace. Many still do not understand this way. This sermon points through the calamities of life to the Prince of Peace.

Title: Understanding the Way of Peace Text: Luke 19:41-44 Date: April 1, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Welcome to Palm Sunday A. Day to commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem B. We call it palm Sunday because the Gospel writers all tell of how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 14, 2014

Jesus, the Passover Lamb, heads into Jerusalem, where He initiates a massive public demonstration as He offers Himself to be King of Israel. This event is the inauguration of the Prince of Peace as King of kings.

MATTHEW 21: 1-11 [Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-42; John 12:12-14] THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY [Psalm 24:7–10] During Passover time, Jerusalem was crowded with visitors. Every Jewish adult from a twenty mile radius was obligated to attend the celebrations, and this number was added to by many, many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

The goal of God is peace. He is the God of peace, and He sent the Prince of Peace to achieve that goal on the cross. Jesus did achieve it, and now in Him we are to be a people of peace.

I have a good number of books by Norman Vincent Peale, and almost every one of them has a chapter on peace. The reason is, Peale appeals to the masses and peace is a topic that has universal interest. Dante, centuries ago said, "I am seeking for that which every man seeks-Peace." Peace ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Night Was Not Silent!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Originally delivered at a high school convocation in 1995, another pastor recently asked me for these notes. Just as there was a lot of commotion surrounding the birth of God’s Son, we need to make a lot of noise about him today.

The Night was Not Silent! Luke 2:1-20; Genesis 3:14-15 Introduction: As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, the beautiful scenes depicted on countless Christmas cards swirl in our heads: A quiet winter’s night; a celestial spotlight from a star shining down on a lowly stable; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A King Born

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2015

Seek, worship and rejoice in Jesus.

A KING BORN. Matthew 2:1-12. It is unusual for somebody to be born already possessing the title of “King” – but this was the case with Jesus. Matthew’s report simply states that Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1): but he quotes the identity of Jesus as “born King” from the lips of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is For Purity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Purity is to be prized by categorically every one of God’s children. The last text I read puts it in stark terms: If you don’t prize purity, then you’re not a child of God.

In a California neighborhood in 2009 one resident decorated his lawn with a depiction of Jesus shooting Santa Claus with a double-barrel shotgun. Fox News had reported that Jesus points the weapon at Santa’s dead body while Rudolph lays sprawled across the hood of a pick-up truck. The creator, Ron ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5, Romans 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 13, 2023

Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:2 Theme: The S of Christmas – THE STABLE Title: Surrounded by family and friends Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7 INTRO: Grace and peace in the name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Shepherds Vs. The Wise Men: The Report Goes Out To Working Men, Elites, And Political Leaders

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 14, 2022

The gospel is information we receive and then decide what we’re going to do with it. We read this map, these directions saying, you’re a sinner, you deserve hell, you will go there without Jesus, but here’s what you do, come to Jesus and receive Him as your savior...

Recently I received some information, a report that was very good. Chelsey, and Karen, and my mom, and others had gone out for the Stuff a Blue Goose event, for the first time at Meijer, and with the help of MSP they had raised over $1,000 in donations and 300 toys. That is what you would call good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The World Was Dark Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Search For The Christ Child

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page of the paper?

“The Search for the Christ Child” Matthew 2:1-12 December 21, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal