Sermons on The Babe Of Bethlehem:

Kingdom Of God Is At Hand

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 4, 2025

Repent and believe the gospel

Mark? ?1?:?15? ?NKJV?? “and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”” ?? 1. The time has come (think about those milestone moments of life, how Old Testament believers must have felt, how New Testament believers sometimes feel) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

The Deeper Significance Of The Unique Bethlehem Shepherds

Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 15, 2012

The Bethlehem shepherds left their lambs being born in the fields to attend the birth of The Lamb of God who is also the Good and Great Shepherd. But, they were also unique as they pastored the Temple flocks of lambs who would die at the same place, time

The Deeper Significance of the Unique Bethlehem Shepherds "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:8) Shepherds are correctly included in every Nativity scene and church Christmas pageant … usually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 23, 2013

Let’s think about what Christmas is really all about and what it stands for. Let’s examine some key questions about Christ's birth and answer them from God’s Word.

The Good News Of Christmas Luke 2:8-17 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. When you think about celebrating Christmas, what thought should come into your mind immediately? The thought should be, ìJesus!î 2. Yet there are thousands around this city and country who will celebrate Christmas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

A Royal Nativity; Angels And Shepherds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2022

The babe, lying in a manger.

A ROYAL NATIVITY; ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Luke 2:1-20. 1. A ROYAL NATIVITY (Luke 2:1-7). When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Am I The Innkeeper?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2019

We take a candid look at our role as Innkeepers, the major excuses for turning Christ away, and the final journey we will all make to the Heavenly Inn. Will He be forced to turn us away because we wouldn't let Him in?

AM I THE INNKEEPER? Luke 2:1, 4-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN JOSEPH WENT ROGUE 1. The Director of the Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. 2. Her fears were realized when Jimmy decided to do a little improvisation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2014

The birth of Jesus Christ should motivate us to exalt and worship God, just as the angels sang, "Glory to God in the Highest."

Christmas: Glory to God in the Highest (Luke 2:1-20) (Note: Although the points in this sermon are similar to a previous sermon I composed, this version contains more newly-added Jewish roots material; the skeleton may be similar, but there is more meat on the bones!) 1. Admiring the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Love At Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the profound love, hope, peace, and joy brought into our lives through the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship that is so unique to our community. We're gathered here today to talk about something truly special, something that has the power to touch all of our lives in a deeply personal way. Before we get started, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Topics: Love, Bethlehem

The Approachable God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

To find the Child-that was the goal. Anything that takes us off the path that leads to Christ is not part of God's plan. The job of the angels and the star was finished when the shepherds and the wise men bowed before the Christ-child.

Lucy is expounding on the meaning of Christmas and she says, "this is the time of the year that we show kindness and good will, when we accept others and welcome them into our home." Charlie Brown says, "why can't we be kind and accepting all through the year and not just at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

That We May Flourish

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2006

God wants us to flourish. We plead dryness, incompleteness, or sin, but in the tiny infant of Bethlehem strengthening is coming. Hillandale Baptist Church, Adelphi, MD

I am persuaded that we are intended by our Creator to flourish. He created us to blossom and to grow. God wants our lives to be colorful, joyful, full. I am convinced that God does not intend for us to live like miserable little mice, afraid of our own shadows, scurrying for cover every time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paralyzed By Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 8, 2019

A sermon about people who only go as far as salvation but never grow in Christ

Are You Paralyzed by Grace? Grace Series CCCAG July 28th, 2019 Week Two: “God’s Grace: Are You Paralyzed By Grace?” Scriptures: Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 10:1–3 Prayer The second week in our four-week series on God’s grace. Last week, we discovered that God’s grace means so much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ache Of Insignificance Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025

This reflection on Psalm 8 confronts the universal "ache of insignificance" by exploring God's stunning answer to the question, "What is man?", revealing a divine purpose and a royal dignity that is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Introduction: There’s a feeling I believe we have all known at some point. Perhaps it hits you on a clear, moonless night, far from the city lights of Metro Manila, when you can truly see the Milky Way splashed across the sky like a river of diamonds. You stare up into that endless, silent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Answers the question "How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary?" from several different view points

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. Day after tomorrow 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 2000 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 16 weeks until we celebrate Easter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out Of All The Places Why Bethlehem? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2005

No wonder Jesus (The Bread of Life) was born in Bethlehem (House of Bread).

Subject: What does ‘Bethlehem’ mean? Complement: ‘House of Bread’ Main / Exegetical Idea: ‘Bethlehem’ means ‘House of Bread.’ Introduction: Names of places and people are of immense significance in the Bible. Even till today they bear a great importance in Eastern countries. Usually the eastern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational