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The Exciting Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 10,350 views

It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Faithful Messengers Series

Contributed by Philip Kruis on Dec 17, 2001

based on 35 ratings

| 8,095 views

God uses his faithful messengers, both throught their presence and their message, to assure that message sent is message received.

God’s Faithful Messengers Luke 1:26-38, 2:8-14 Introduction: "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Wow! How many times do we communicate like that? Far too often I imagine. I’m currently doing premarital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing The Birth Of Christ With The Shepherds Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 17, 2001

based on 302 ratings

| 36,561 views

In the story of God’s announcement to the shepherds are some important truths for us today.

Experiencing the Birth of Christ With The Shepherds Luke 2:7-20 The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the familiarity of the story of the shepherds can cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come Series

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 18, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 6,711 views

A worship sermon for Christmas emphasizing the idea of "O Come Let Us Adore Him."

Title: Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come 12/23/01 West Side Text: Luke 2:8-14 A.M. Service Purpose: Christmas Sunday sermon dealing with the idea of worship. ************************************************************* Introduction: Christmas Robert Fulghum in It Was On Fire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 6,113 views

Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001

based on 59 ratings

| 4,746 views

#3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Sheperds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 6,698 views

Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Night-Shift Shepherds

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 8,894 views

This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 8,943 views

The most awesome Christian gift we will ever receive was wrapped by God 2,000 years ago.

“The Gift of Jesus” The Gifts of Christmas – part four Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. Sammy was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. NOW -he still went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamb Who Became A Lion

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 5,779 views

The true Jesus can be characterized by two Biblical metaphors.

Mary had a little lamb Who became a Lion. 1.) Illus. Little girl misquoting Jn. 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Forgotten Son.” 2.) The world which once had “no room” for Jesus will SOON make room. 3.) Have we forgotten Who the real Jesus is????? [Our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Christ Into Christmas

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 4,258 views

Making Christ the focal point of the celebration.

At this beginning of the Christmas season let us gather our families together and remind them through the reading of the Christmas story the real meaning of this great Christian celebration. Let us attempt to cause them to see for themselves that there is a great depth of richness of the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Grinch Is Dead Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 6,652 views

Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 5, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 9,314 views

Part 2 of this new series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas Beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 2 God’s Gift of Peace Brian A. Moon A number of years ago now I had the opportunity to go spend a week on a houseboat floating down the St. John’s River in north Central Florida. It was a busy week leading up to this trip and when we arrived I found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

War Is Over

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Dec 7, 2002

based on 33 ratings

| 4,239 views

The story of the angels isn’t so much about a heavenly sing-song than God announcing the end to the war between himself and the human race.

I’m sure we’re all fairly familiar with this scene—a group of shepherds are in the field quietly minding their own businesses when an angel appears to them. *The Angels* We don’t know the name of this angel. However, the only angel to be named in the gospels in connection with the birth of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Holiness

The Songs Of Christmas

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 8, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 10,441 views

A sermon based on the Christmas chorus’s that we sing every Christmas. Noting the scriptures they are based upon.

The Songs of Christmas Introduction Christmas and music are synonymous. We can never think of this time of year without recalling Christian music. What is the music of Christmas? To many children raised under the "political correctness" of today’s public school system, the music of Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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