Sermons About Bethlehem
First to Worship
How do you respond when your enemies fall in worship before the Lord? That question might sound like a hypothetical debate for us today, but for the original readers of Matthew’s gospel account they had to face it head on. The very first people to engage in formal worship of the newborn king were from “the east.†We might call them the “Babylonian worship team.†The enemies and oppressors of the Jews were on their face in worship. Wow! What a paradigm shift! Key Passages: Matthew 2:1 & Isaiah 49:6
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Follow the Star
Join Pastor Duane as he helps us celebrate Advent and Christmas by looking at the theme "Christmas Presence. This week, Follow the Star.
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The Humility of Rejoicing
Selected Scriptures On this Second Sunday of Advent we pay particular attention to the great humility displayed in the birth of the Savior. Born in an obscure village, in a cave used to house animals, Jesus the Great King was certainly not given the reception He deserved. And we learn from this that, in God's Kingdom, humility always precedes honor. We also learn that, when God dwells in the midst of humility, the humble becomes honored and exalted.
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His Name Shall Be Called Jesus (Luke 1:26-38)
We consider the miracle and mystery of God become flesh, the birth of the very Son of God in an insignificant town through a series of amazing miracles. Jesus is the son of David whose rule will be forever. All things are under his rule and authority -- we must live under his rule and authority here and now.
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Wise (Man) Living
The Magi were foreigners who practiced astrology, sorcery, divination, etc. And yet look at the effort they put into finding the Messiah! If only we would also put such energy and enthusiasm in our search to know Christ!
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