Sermons on Rachel Weeping:

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

God’s peace is granted to us through His Son

When I was a young boy growing up we had a family tradition of collecting all our Christmas cards and hanging them on the wall. Of course at that point in my life the most important Christmas tradition was the tree and the presents. But the second strongest childhood memory of Christmas was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Close Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in close relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD enjoys our fellowship with Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 5:24 (Amplified Bible) And Enoch walked [in habitual fellowship] with God; and he was not, for God took him [home with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is On The Throne?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Illustrates the battle between the flesh and spirit for life or death in the kingdom of your herart.

Who’s on the throne? Matthew 2:1-20 Generally when we read this verse of scripture we talk of the Christmas story and we talk of a babe in a manger, three wise men etc…. Today I would like to look at this a little bit different I want to see the big picture of this scripture. What I saw in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Strange Plan For An Estranged World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. Christmas message.

A Strange Plan for an Estranged World Intro: Sing “Strange Way to Save the World” Prop: God’s plan to send His Son Jesus as a human was and is His only strategy to save this world. TS: Let’s look at a few details concerning God’s plan to save the world. I. The Need for Help… Darkness -Isaiah 9:2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Characteristics Surrounding The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 12, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS THAT SURROUNDED THE BIRTH OF CHRIST NAMELY 1.JOY 2.SORROW 3.DREAMS 4.ANGELS 5.PROPHECIES 6.SIGNS 7.KINGDOM

AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS SURROUNDING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST *********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.JOY 2.SORROW 3.DREAMS 4.ANGELS 5.PROPHECIES 6.SIGNS 7.KINGDOM THE MESSAGE AMAZING CHARACTERISTICS SURROUNDING THE BIRTH OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Year Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013

We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

“Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anger Against The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon highlights the anger of Herod against King Jesus. The anger against King Jesus is seen in his trip to Egypt.

Scripture Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Birth & Childhood

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2023

Let's look at the beginning of Jesus' life, his refugee status and move to Nazareth.

Let’s look at Matthew, a catechism or instruction book for new Christians. Preparing for Jesus (Matthew 1) Read Matthew 1. Let’s learn about Jesus' birth and John the Baptist. Abbreviated Genealogy Why did Matthew abbreviate this genealogy? The lineage in 1 Chronicles 6:3–14 is abridged in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010

This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

“The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Flight Into Shadows

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 31, 2025

We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring.

We come to the end of the Christmas season, and the Gospel reading assigned to us is jarring. We've spent weeks with angels and shepherds, with wise men and star-light, with Mary's Magnificat and the peaceful scenes around the manger. We've sung "Silent Night" and "Joy to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

3 Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Star Trek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 20, 2018

The story of the Wise Men following the star reveals three types of people who have to deal with the reality of Jesus: the Committed; the Indifferent; and the Antagonistic

1. Matthew 2.1-12 2. This Story of the Wise Men on their Journey with the Star reveals Three Types of People who deal with the Reality of Jesus I. The Committed (Wise Men) In 1873 a group of women at Hillsboro, Ohio, met and prayed and then read the 146th Psalm. Then they prayed and pleaded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising Lazarus From The Grave Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus weeps with us.

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). a. Our agendas are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, John 11:41

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas When Tragedy Strikes Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 18, 2011

How do we celebrate Christmas when we face tragedies in life?

Celebrating Christmas when Tragedy Strikes! The birth of Christ did not eliminate Evil The birth of Christ provides hope for eternity The birth of Christ provides Comfort through his presence Intro Slide Christmas is one week out. For some, the excitement of gift giving, of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Cry Babies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013

God is looking for cry babies... to weep over sin

God's Cry Babies Ezekiel 9 In the previous chapter Ezekiel is given a vision of "the abomination" of the house of Israel. ... worship of idols in the Temple of God. Ezekiel is then instructed to proclaim against the people of Judah God's intention to destroy the city, the temple, the nation ... ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist