Sermons on Christmas Shepherds:

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 22, 2016

The Good News, Surrender, Unity, Spiritual Birth

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Day After Christmas John 3:1-21 December 25, 2022 Introduction This year Christmas Day fell on a Thursday…and three days later we get to come together to worship, but you can still see all the lights and decorations. Maybe there's ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characters Of Christmas: The Angels Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the angels around the manger.

Let’s talk about angels. The prominence of angels in the Christmas story is obvious, from the Christmas card we send, to the decorations on our trees, to the adornment of our yards, we’re surrounded by angels. We even have an angel hanging in our front yard here at FUMC in the Nativity scene. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-24, Luke 2:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

A Christmas eve service using words that have the word "light" in them

SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE 2008 The Lights of Christmas I CHRISTMAS SHOULD “DELIGHT” US Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed Luke 1:44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home For Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 19, 2023

Just about everyone wants to go home for Christmas. Come Christmas time, we get this inner yearning to go back home. It’s as though we want to revisit our days of growing up. We want to go back to the place where all of our childhood memories were made.

Christmas Eve. Can you believe it? Today we come together to celebrate the day before the anticipated arrival of our Savior. Let’s start there with that well known story of the birth of Jesus. PRAYER Luke 2:1-20 – “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

O' Holy Night Series

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Fourth, and final in a series on the Birth of Christ, this sermon looks at Luke's account of the angelic visitation to the shepherds, their reaction and subsequent rejoicing and proclaiming the good news!

O’ Holy Night (Series on the Birth of Christ – Conclusion) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 25th, 2011 Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: We recognize December 25th every year as the day to honor the coming of our messiah, our savior, our king into the world as one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Presence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2012

It seems strange that God would first tell of the birth of his son to a group of shepherds. Yet, He did and there are lessons that we can glean from his declaration to them.

1. Chemistry Professor and Chauffeur A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard it so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 26, 2012

God exalts those who will be humbled. So when He humbled Himself to become a man, God did magnify & honor Himself to those who in humbleness would seek out the Christ. The significance of the event made it fitting that Heaven should come down & give God G

LUKE 2: 8-14 WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN [Eph. 2:12-18, Isa. 65:1, 61:1f, 1 Pet. 10:21, Zech. 9:9-12, Rev. 5:9-14] Christmas is a drama of the exciting invasion of earth by infinite God, the Eternal Spirit, Who became flesh in order to become man. His purpose was to personally reveal Himself to us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2018

If you are not saved yet, you need to come and see the Savior. If you are saved, it’s time to leave and share the Savior with others.

Glorifying God Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 22-23, 2018 I came across a report out of Ludington, Michigan describing how a church just unveiled its new Sleep Number seating for congregants, becoming the first church in the nation to offer personalized, adjustable sleep options for members. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015

Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting Christmases

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 20, 2022

This message reveals a contrast seen within the Christmas story, a contrast between those who are ready and willing to receive the good news, like the shepherds and the Magi, or Wise Men, and those who are not, like King Herod and the religious leaders of that day. Come and See.

Contrasting Christmases Psalm 1; Luke 2; Matthew 2 Someone has said that life is full of contrasts, and as far as I can determine, they are right. But most of these contrasts are self-determined. Psalm chapter one deals with the main contrast, the one that determines all the rest. It involves the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006

There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Christmas Message Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2024

We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. And it all started…from the very Beginning, Even BEFORE the World Began, HE WAS…

2024.12.22. The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC Scriptures: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7L14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Mystery Remembered

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

The incarnation is a unique touch of God in the world, unparalleled since the creation; all Christians are given a glimpse of this mystery to share.

Do you remember how exciting Christmas was when you were a child? The lead up into the great feast of the Nativity was almost too much to bear. We sang advent hymns at church; we colored candy canes and cut out snowflakes at school; we decorated the Christmas tree and set up the crèche at home. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Morning In Bethlehem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning.

1. One of our most treasured memories from my childhood is the memories of Christmas morning. Waking up early to see what was stuffed in the stockingwhich hung by my bedroom door. Usually there was candy and chocolate and some special little toys. And then to go downstairs to see what presents had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defending And Upending Christmas

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005

A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational