Sermons on The Star Of Bethlehem:

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

Wise Worship - A Christmas Message.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 24, 2011

Merry Christmas

Intro: 1. Several passages of scriptures just amaze me: "12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." John 14:12 "23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

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

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

Religious Symbols

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 11, 2001

Our cross is empty.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 I have here some visual aids. I don’t usually do this, but today I’m going to talk about symbols, and I wanted you to see and be able to visualize the symbols I’m referring to. This is a Star of David, one of the symbols of Judaism. It’s made of two interlocking triangles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: *other

The Heavenly Bodies Made To Give Light And To Serve As Signs. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2018

This is the history of the fourth day's work; the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to serve as lights. God created these bodies in the sky, and assigned them several functions to benefit mankind: to make the distinction between day and night. . . . .

May 17, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.5: The Heavenly Bodies Made to Give Light and to Serve as Signs. Gen. 1:14-19. (KJV) 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

That Critical Word "unless" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2021

Isn’t it true that when we ask Jesus for some favor, His timing is always flawless?

Monday of 4th Week in Lent 2021 One of the most contemptible features of our modern culture shows up today in the Gospel of John. Jesus tells this petitioner: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” The man repeats his request for Jesus to come from where he was in Cana to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Catholic

Guard Us Waking Oh, Lord, And Guard Us Sleeping

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2021

We prepare for the Final Judgment by obtaining WISDOM - in Christ, not fearing sleep or wake.

11.7.21 Daniel 12:1–3 1 Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time. At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Help And Healing

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 13, 2025

What the Millenium Falcon can teach us about how God brings Hope even when all is hopeless. A sermon for Advent 2 first preached 14th December 2025

Hope, Help and Healing Many a classic story features a moment when all feels lost and the protagonist loses hope. Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Star Wars… Star Wars – The Death Star is getting ready to fire on the rebel base. Luke Skywalker and his fellow x wing pilots appear to be the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

"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