Sermons on Christmas Shepherds:

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Can And Should Do After Christmas

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 30, 2012

WE ARE ALWAYS PRESENTED WITH CHOICES IN OUR LIVES. WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THIS OR THAT? WHAT CAN WE DO NOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED? EVERY SITUATION INEVITABLY BRINGS CHOICES WITH IT. THE DIFFICULT PART IS DECIDING WHAT THE BEST CHOICE IS. AND A CLOSE

WHAT WE CAN AND SHOULD DO AFTER CHRISTMAS Luke 2:15-22 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16  So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Advent Of Christ

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 9, 2003

Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart.

Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart. In fact, when we consider the character of angels and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

The World's Greatest Birthday Celebration Series

Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007

This sermon describes the birth of Jesus Christ. It focuses on unique manner in which God brings about events as opposed to the world. God choses the person, the place, the time, he announces the birth, he sends out invitations to the most unlikely people

THE WORLD’S BEST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION God’s Marvelous Method Of Sending His Son Into The World God Chose the Host • They were NOT rich, popular, or famous • They were poor from an obscure village. • She was pure, a virgin. • He was a just man, • They knew God’s Word. • They were humble. • They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice The Lord Is King

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 18, 2003

Take the whole package and then take the package to Jesus instead of UPS or back to Wal-Mart.

I openly confess that I am a humbug. Indeed, I dread this time of year. I am afraid that Bible College finished off this holiday for me. Once I was told about the paganism, the date, the Mass and such it pretty much turned me off. Sadly, the truth about Christmas is that there is very little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Romans 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

“after Christmas – Then What?”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 22, 2010

Three things from Christmas that give us hope.

“After Christmas – Then What?” December 26, 2010 Matthew 2:12-15 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-15

Denomination: Holiness

As Promised In Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

2nd of Three in the series "The Prophets Foretold." Not an indepth manuscript but explores the promise and hope of the Messiah born in Bethlehem.

As promised in Bethlehem 2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, Too small to be listed among the cities of Judah--It was so small that in both Joshua 15 and Nehemiah 11 it is overlooked in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joyous Birth Of Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A festive celebration of the birth of Jesus, as observed by Christians worldwide.

A. The Birth of a King (Prince George) The birth of Prince George, the firstborn son of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, captured the attention of the world. The media frenzy surrounding this event was unprecedented, with reporters scrambling to gather any news about the royal baby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Topics: Christmas, Nativity

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve: There were so many things in the Christmas story that aren’t what they seemed to be. But God used them to bring salvation to the world!

A visitor to the zoo noticed one of the keepers sobbing quietly in a corner. He asked, “What’s the matter with that poor man?” He was told that the elephant had just died. “Fond of him, was he?” the visitor asked. “No, it’s not that,” came the reply. “He’s the one who has to dig the grave.” Things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Neighbours From Heaven Mark 2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

An update and revision of a sermon i wrote last year and is also on Sermon central. It is an attempt to help those who feel that they would not be accepted by God to see that even a clumsy person like - Mr Bean or Dumb and dumber can be accepted by Christ

Christmas Day. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. JN 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hinds Feet On My High Places

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2012

Luther often said there is a great divinity in pronouns. There is a vast difference between the Lord is the shepherd, a shepherd, and the Lord is MY shepherd. In this message I will talk about spiritual mountain top experiences.

Hinds Feet on My High Places Hab 3:19 The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. This text speaks to me of spiritual mountain top experiences. Though God may not want us to live on the mountain top (cf. Mk 9), for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

And God Came Down

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 20, 2000

How much time do we really spend considering the reasons why Jesus was born—the reasons why God came down—why God had to become a man?

And God Came Down Christmas Eve 2000 Selected Verses Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 24, 2000 Introduction: Christmas—it’s a time for celebration. It’s a time for family and friends. It’s a time for the community to draw closer together. Christmas is so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 2:16-17

Denomination: *other

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 2, 2002

Series of 9 Sermons for the Advent season. This is sermon 2 of 9

Midweek Advent Service December 4, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Joy I. Joy centered in the Savior II. Joy reflected in our lives Fellow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

I Feel Good!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2006

We have news worth celebrating!

I FEEL GOOD! A COMMUNITY OF CELEBRATION Luke 2.8-20 S: Community C: A Celebrative Community Th: Christmas Eve Pr: WE HAVE NEWS WORTH CELEBRATING! ?: Who? KW: Example TS: We will find in our study of the Christmas story five examples of people who knew how to celebrate the good news about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And Ours

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s love for us is a sacrificial love, shown in Jesus giving up all for our sake.

I was watching a show on TV a couple of weeks ago and they were asking school children what Christmas was all about. There were two common themes that came out as they gave their answers. The first was "Presents." Not that you think of Christmas as being about presents, I’m sure! (How many people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican