Sermons about Travel To Bethlehem

Why Does God Allow These Struggles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2017

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A look at the Christmas passage - specifically, the struggle of Mary and Joseph having the baby in Bethlehem far from home. A look at four ways God uses our struggles in our lives.

Mary And Joseph’s Road Trip: “Why does God allow these struggles in my life?” - Luke 2:3-6. - The trip to Bethlehem under such difficult circumstances had to be a struggle. Did they have questions? I know I would have. “God, why are You allowing this?” “God, have You forgotten us?” “God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020

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Christmas celebrates the birthday of the King of Kings. But what is the nature of this King, and why did He come?

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 and 2 (topical, first two stanzas) 1. We associate many things with the Christmas season,including presents. 2. One Christmas my husband put an assortment of beauty products in my stocking. I tried one of the facial masks, and was about to wash it off when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-25, Jeremiah 23:5, Romans 5:10, Psalm 2:2-3, Hebrews 1:5-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Visit Of Homage By Shepherds Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2017

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The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem and when they got there they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. They must have been one of the first to see the baby. At least, we know they arrived before the wise men, because when the wise....

Harmony of the Gospels -3-4 BC- Bethleham (9) Visit of Homage by Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see the thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

A. B. C. Christmas Option 1. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2021

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DECEMBER 25th. Nativity of the Lord.

Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96:1-13, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20. A). UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN. Isaiah 9:2-7. 1. Troubled times It is quite appropriate that the sign of God’s deliverance from oppressive times should be in the birth of a child: for He says, “My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96:1-13, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christmas: Unfulfilled Expectations?" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001

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Christmas Eve parable/sermon about a Bethlehem seamstress.

“She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.” Luke 2:7 When it came to clothe Rachel was a way better than average weaver; and everyone in town knew it. She was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Nativity Set:: Joseph And Mary Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 5, 2011

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Is has always been hard to get to Bethlehem for Christmas.

A Charlie Brown Christmas opens with Charlie Brown talking to his best friend Linus. "I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel. I just don't understand Christmas. I guess I like getting presents, sending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eighty Miles To Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 9, 2012

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A different spin on meaning of Christmas and the lessons learned on the road from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

“Eighty Miles To Christmas” "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Savior Is Born: As Promised

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Dec 13, 2009

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The reality of the Virgin birth and other prophesies fulfilled by Christ’s birth gives us overwhelming evidence of the power, love and faithfulness of God.

Your Savior is Born: AS PROMISED Isaiah 7:14 INTRODUCTION If you have spent any time traveling down Hwy 61 between Troy and Wentzville you have probably noticed the signs MODot has placed along the road to mark the various road improvement projects that have been recently undertaken. When MODot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 7, 2004

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Based loosely on the book "The Travelers Gift"

The Apprentice May 30, 2004 AM 2 cor 4:8-9 [s1] Let me quickly review our previous 6 secrets of the apprenticeship; [s2] 1) the buck stops here Stop playing the blame game -- you control your life You are where you are right now because of choices you have made, And your reactions to situations ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Pigs On The Beach Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 2, 2014

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It seems that Jesus travels to the Gerasense for a specific purpose.

It wasn't your typical day at the beach. Instead of beach umbrellas, lounge chairs and a sandcastle, we have a cemetery, a violent man, the supernatural, outraged citizens and pigs. And I'm pretty flexible, especially about beaches, but I draw the line at pigs on the beach. This is week four of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seek The Person, Not The Formula

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 15, 2023

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Jesus travels into two Gentile areas to heal

Seek the Person, Not the Formula Mark 7:24-37 In the C.S. Lewis story, Prince Caspian: the Return to Narnia, Aslan said to Lucy, “Why didn’t you come to me for help?” Lucy responded, “I’m sorry, why didn’t you come in to save us like last time?” Aslan replied, “Things never happen the same way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Snakes, Witches And Barbed Wire Fences

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 9, 2018

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Travelling in darkness can lead to serious consequences.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 11, 2018 Reading: John 3:14-21 Snakes, Witches and Barbed Wire Fences In today’s gospel reading we find Jesus enlightening Nicodemus the Pharisee by describing Moses lifting up a bronze serpent, as God directed him. All who were bitten by a poisonous snake that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:6-9, John 3:14-21, 1 Samuel 31:4-6, 1 Samuel 28:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Anouncement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2007

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God made the greatest announcement of all history to shepherds outside of Bethlehem

The Grand Message of Our Great God Luke 2:8-15 December 9, 2007 Morning Message Introduction In his book, Science Speaks, Peter Stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding Christ. He says, "The chance that any man might have ...fulfilled all eight prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Missing Christmas: The Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

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We’re doing this little three-part series entitled The Characters of Christmas in order to see the magic of Christmas in the faces of those who first experience its warmth and joy.

No one wants to miss Christmas. “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose” – who would want to miss such a magical experience? But how do you get the most out of Christmas – the full experience of Christmas? Yes, you’ll watch your favorite Christmas movies, and you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Certain Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

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This is week 4 of a 7 week series based on the book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week is the Certain Decision and looks at the disappoitment felt by Joshua and Caleb.

Have you ever been disappointed with the way things are turning out but still certain of where you are supposed to be going? Joshua and Caleb followed Moses out of Egypt along with the rest of the people of Israel and during that time they had watched God provide for them time and time again. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

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