Sermons on stables:

The Night Of Miracles Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 12, 2007

All of History Had Been Moving Toward that Night All the Roads of Scripture wound toward Bethlehem Mary & Joseph had come only from Nazareth But the ages had been waiting for them to arrive Micah had said they would be there (Micah 5:2) A Nig

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Men

Contributed by Jerry Caddell on Jan 9, 2009

What we do not know about the wise men will help us to understand their purpose - to worship the newborn king.

Things we do not know about the “Wise Men.” 1. How many there were. a. The number three comes from the three gifts: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. b. But for such a trip they would have had a caravan with servants to assist them. 2. Where they came from. a. All we know is that they came from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Humility Of Christmas: A Gift Beyond Measure Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Luke 2:6-7 unveils the timeless gift of Christmas — a gift beyond measure that speaks to hearts of all ages.

"The Humility of Christmas: A Gift Beyond Measure" Introduction: Greetings on this Christmas Day! As we gather to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, let us delve into the profound story of humility that unfolded in a Bethlehem manger. Today's reflection on Luke 2:6-7 will unveil the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want To See The Manager Of The Manger! Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005

Making Sense of Christmas

Buyers beware! Oh, shoppers beware of the increasingly complicated and restrictive return policies that have been set into place for the great after Christmas exchange! It is true. You can about read about it on “consumeraffairs.com” (link) There is a “blacklist” of “serial returners” that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

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

Joseph And The Old Man

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 20, 2004

Parable for Christmas Eve service.

Until the 1960’s it was not customary for fathers to be physically present in the room while their children were being born. Birthing was the realm of women, and men were not Lamaze coaches. They were not hand holders or breathing assistants. They were outside – where men belonged. So when Mary ...read more

Denomination: *other

Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014

Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nazareth, The City Jesus Grew Up In Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2016

Jesus grew up in Nazareth and he was forever known as "Jesus of Nazareth". But what was it about this city that would have formed His teachings and what can we learn from this region? This was the 2nd in my series of lessons telling of my trip to Israel.

(Slide of our tour bus) This is a picture of our tour bus. It’s a Mercedes Benz and it seemed that every tour company in Israel had one just like it. The bus was very comfortable and roomy. After spending a couple of nights at Bethlehem we traveled by this bus down to Masada. Masada ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002

Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 2, 2010

A Christmas sermon for 2009 preached the Sunday following at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

In the Christmas gospel, we are given a word picture of that first Nativity Scene in the stable in Bethlehem. It’s a picture that has been burned into the minds of Christians and non-Christians alike. Some of you might even have one set up in your yard or in your home. We have one set up outside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Morning In Bethlehem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning.

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning. Waking up early to see what was stuffed in the stockingwhich hung by my bedroom door. Usually there was candy and chocolate and some special little toys. And then to go downstairs to see what presents had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of A Wrinkled Baby, Incontinent With Love

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2016

You are sitting here at midnight, your presents bought and wrapped, but how will the people you give them to react? And what of a gift given to you?

By now either you are really panicking or you have bought your presents. There will be one, maybe two here who will be staying up until the small hours… but by now the rest of you have already wrapped them. [take big present out] And now there is nothing to do but wait. This is the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Mystery Man With No Room Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004

Today we move to an unnamed mystery man. We established that the first verses in Matthew’s gospel are perhaps the most neglected in the New Testament; and this morning we’re going to look at one of the most widely known sections of Scripture.

Three years ago I began a message with a Christmas Quiz. I recently came across some additional questions to test our knowledge of the Nativity. 1. Jesus was born in what town? a. Jerusalem b. Nazareth c. Bethlehem d. Milwaukee 2. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? a. It was too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

On A Cold Dark Hilltop

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005

A Christmas sermon in poetry

Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message Of Christmas.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 17, 2013

This is a sermon for Christmas that is based on Luke 2 and explores the question of whether we still realise we need saving today. Peace with who? Salvation from what?

The message of Christmas Christmas Day Sermon Wendy Gravolin. Luke 2:1-20. Introduction On Monday night I was listening to the news when I heard that all of the hotels in Bethlehem are booked out. This made me wonder what it would be like if Jesus was born in December 2008 and what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican