Sermons on Star Of Bethlehem:

Glories Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 23, 2019

Regarding the resurrection, some denied resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12) and many didn’t understand the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:35). Read this sermon to explain easily to anyone about the resurrected life.

Star in Splendour - 1 Corinthians 15:35-54 Introduction: The human personality is described as a worm (Job 25:6), as an atom in the natural universe (Psalm 8:4) and a grasshopper (Isaiah 40:22), smoke, grass (Psalm 90:5-6, 103:15), flower (Psalm 103:15-16) and passing clouds, etc., Regarding the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-54

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation 1:9-16 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 26, 2025

Revelation 1:9-16

Revelation 1:9-16 9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. So here in verse nine the first question arises that we need to give ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-16, John 10:28

Denomination: Bible Church

Out Of The Cradle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Allowing Christ a larger place in our lives and in our world than as the Babe of Bethlehem

Babies are something special. I can never forget what it was like to see my two girls at their birth. That is a feeling and experience that nothing else can quite match — unless it is the birth of grandchildren. There is a special feeling each time I visit new parents in the hospital. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Matthew 13:53-57

Denomination: Methodist

Failure Of Zebulun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2018

Included in Zebulon’s inheritance was Beth-lehem, the “house of bread,” not to be confused with the birthplace of Christ. This Beth-lehem is located just west of Nazareth. Thus, it was of the utmost importance that Micah, in his prophecy of the birt . . .

Failure of Zebulun [Judges 1:30] Scripture 30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Commentary Zebulun (See Article 1.7; Zebulun, Tribe of) faced the same, problem that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Shine Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Lights

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights.

Christmas Lights December 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Christmas lights in Africa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Free

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Apr 9, 2005

There are a lot of people who are free, but still have the mind set of a Slave.

Do you want to be free? John 8:31-36 31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33They answered Him, "We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Preparing The Way" An Hanging Of The Green Service

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Nov 24, 2007

An ushering in of the advent season by a Hanging of the Green service

November 25, 2007 “Preparing the Way” A Hanging of the Green Service “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to His temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire will come,” says the Lord Almighty.” Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Final Words To Peter In John's Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2015

Peter, mind your own business

Sermon Jn 21. 19-25 In our Gospel reading today, Peter asks Jesus what is going to happen to the Apostle John, one to the two Sons of Thunder, one of Jesus’ inner circle of three. And stunningly, Jesus rebukes Peter and basically tells him to mind his own business. I wonder why Peter asked the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

"Being Full And Running On Empty"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 18, 2008

I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? Empty? Didn’t Ruth just pledge to be at her side?

Title: “Being Full and Running on Empty” Introduction: I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? But it is the second part of that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cradle To The Cross, A Christmas Day Lord's Supper Service

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 6, 2025

The greatest Christmas gift is Jesus Christ! 1. Let Jesus save you from your sins (Luke 2:8-12). 2. Give your highest praise to God (Luke 2:13-14). 3. Give your life to the Lord (Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1). 4. Spread the good news about our Savior (Luke 2:15-20).

From the Cradle to the Cross A Christmas Day Lord's Supper Service Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (Initial reading: Luke 2:1-20) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 6, 2025) INTRODUCTION: *Welcome to worship today, as we go all the way from the cradle to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:6, Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Christmas Complicates Things

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Choices For The Birth Of His Son

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 2, 2023

A wealthy Boston family held a christening party after the baptism of their baby. Guests and friends swarmed into their palatial home. Soon the party was in full swing.

A wealthy Boston family held a christening party after the baptism of their baby. Guests and friends swarmed into their palatial home. Soon the party was in full swing. People were having a wonderful time enjoying talking to one another, eating, drinking and being merry. Suddenly somebody asked, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:8-12, Matthew 2:1, Luke 1:26-27