Sermons on Star Of Bethlehem:

We're Glad You Came

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014

A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

"We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002

A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

"The Wanderer" Series

Contributed by Joey Slayton on Dec 17, 2001

Collection of the All-Stars that God has chosen to be on his team of Faith (Hebrews 11).

God’s All Stars “The Wanderer” Abraham Hebrews 11:8-12 Appetizer 8 “It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. 9 And even when he reached the land that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Starry Starry Night

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4)

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4) My buddy Roger called last week. He wanted to share a new software program with me; “Stellarium.” Stellarium is a star watching program. You tell it where you live and it takes you to a grassy meadow (supposedly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be On Your Guard Against False Prophets

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2017

Jesus warns us not to be star gazers looking for the future but rather get on with the Great Commission

TSL Benefice service 29-10-2017 Story: JWs in TSL Just last week, I was walking the road outside the church and I saw a car parked outside the church and so I went to say hello to the three men around it. I had thought they were going to do some work in the churchyard, but it turns out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Letter To Sardis Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The seven spirits of God. Who or what are the seven stars. The commendation, Condemnation, warning, and promise.

I. Introduction A. The city of Sardis was almost due East of Smyrna about 30 miles or so 1. The original city was built on a high mesa a. Three sides of the mesa were virtually straight up b. The fourth side was very steep and rough c. After time the city grew beyond the bounds of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Trumpets - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2024

The 3rd Angel sounded his trumpet and a great star fell from the sky....

April 20, 2024 Last week we looked at the 1st 2 Trumpets of Revelation 8 and where those events fall from an historical perspective. Now we will turn our attention to Trumpets 3 and 4. Chronologically, the 3rd Trumpet occurs after the collapse of the Roman Empire. • 3rd Trumpet ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19, Revelation 8:10-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Happy Birthday Jesus

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

The meaning of the candles in an Advent Wreath; Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Salvation and the Birth (Incarnation) of Christ

Happy Birthday, Jesus (An Advent Celebration) Luke 2.1-20 December 24, 2000 An Advent Wreath has five candles representing different parts of the Christmas story. They consist of three white candles (Prophecy, Bethlehem and Shepherds), a purple candle (our Salvation), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Salvation Of Our God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2005

The Babe of Bethlehem is God’s most precious gift to humanity, the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 52: 7 – 10 - The Salvation of Our God Intro: I suppose by this time everyone has opened all their Xmas presents. When you get back to work after the holidays, usually the 1st question people ask is “What did you get for Christmas?” --- Some people think that Christmas is all about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Die Another Day Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary... Geographically, Historically, and Spiritually? Will you make that journey?

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. By the end of the day on Wednesday it’ll be over. The presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2002 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 17 weeks until we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Of A Journey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2016

We all hear the story about the Journey to Bethlehem at Christmas, this is the story of the journey to Egypt

We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, Mary, Great with Child, on a donkey. Wow while that may be an accurate description I’m not sure that any woman ever, would appreciate being described that way. Ranks right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Overview Of The Book Of Ruth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

It all comes down to a moment at midnight on a particular threshing floor in the valley below Bethlehem.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF RUTH. Ruth 1-4. The structure of the Book of Ruth is interesting. It begins in the time of the Judges, and ends with a genealogy that runs on to King David, thus justifying the book’s canonical position between Judges and 1 Samuel. The whole story pivots on a time ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 3:1-18, Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Micah 5-7 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 11, 2021

Birth of the King in Bethlehem, God’s Indictment of His People, The Prophet Acknowledges Injustice

Chapter 5 - Birth of the King in Bethlehem (JESUS!:) 5 “[a]Now muster yourselves in troops, daughter of troops; [b]They have laid siege against us; With a rod they will (A)strike the judge of Israel on the cheek. PROVERBS 13:24 HE WHO WITHOLDS HIS ROD HATES HIS SON 2 [c]But as for (B)you, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Good And Perfect Gift

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2024

A Message given at Christmas, but good for anytime. It speaks of the Good and Perfect Gift of the Savior as well as the Gifts that were given to the church, and carries over into the eternal gifts to come.

The Good and Perfect Gift Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Christmas time has always been known as the season for gifts. We know that it all stems from the gifts that God gave to mankind through his own Son, Jesus. We also know that God’s gifts are priceless and always perfect. The Wise men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11, James 1:16-17, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible