Sermons on Lucas 2:17:

"Christmas Without Santa"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 17, 2018

A sermon for a Christmas in July worship service.

“Christmas without Santa” Luke 2:1-20 In my 20 years as a pastor I have preached on this passage once every year. But it’s always the same time of year; I have never preached on the birth of Jesus in July!!! But why not? After-all, as far as the exact time of year Jesus was born--we really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Worshipers At The First Christmas Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshiper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-54, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Brings... Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

The Christmas story tells of God's great love for us in sending His Son Jesus. There is no greater love in words or expression.

Christmas brings… Love Luke 2:1-20 Prayer- Introduction- A big thank you to Mandy and Aaron for sharing this morning. We have come to the last Sunday of Advent and Tomorrow we will see Christmas Eve come in wither we are ready or not. We have tried to look at Christmas with fresh eyes and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Intentional Pursuit Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 18, 2019

The topic for this message is all about seeking God. The Magi, the shepherds and Simeon and Anna are used as examples of the different ways people found God. While certainly it fits during the Christmas season it could be preached anytime during the year.

INTRODUCTION: (“Seek” Video from sermonspice.com = 1:45) You know, again and again in scripture we find that God reveals himself to those who seek after Him. In fact, God seems to say that there is joy and pleasure in the search for Him. Psalm 70:4: “May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-18, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

• Do the holidays break you out of your routine? • Do you go into a holiday traditional? • Lisa often says our tradition is that we have no tradition!

Recently I read a social media post about The Virgin Mary, and how her traditional sense of family was changed forever. She didn’t ask for this disruption in her life, but when she got the news from the angel, about the gift she was to receive, she responds by singing a song. Oftentimes, isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-17

¿que Niño Es Este? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 2, 2023

La humilde humanidad de Jesucristo que nace esta primera mañana de Navidad. La humilde humanidad de Jesús es aún más impresionante cuando ves su Majestuosa Deidad.

¿Que niño es este? Lucas 2:8-20 Imagínate que fueras uno de los pastores en el campo cuidando los rebaños durante la noche. De repente aparece un ángel del Señor y la gloria del Señor brilla por todas partes. Estás aterrorizado por esta vista. El ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:6-11, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Anong Bata Ito? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 3, 2023

Ang abang sangkatauhan ni Hesukristo na isinilang nitong unang umaga ng Pasko. Ang mapagpakumbabang sangkatauhan ni Hesus ay higit na kahanga-hanga kapag nakita mo ang kanyang Maharlikang Diyos.

Isipin na isa ka sa mga pastol sa parang na nagbabantay sa mga kawan sa gabi. Biglang nagpakita ang isang anghel ng Panginoon at ang kaluwalhatian ng Panginoon ay nagniningning sa lahat ng dako. Natatakot ka sa tanawing ito. Ang anghel ng Panginoon ay nagsasabi sa iyo na huwag matakot. Pagkatapos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:6, Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 2:11, Micah 5:2, Luke 1:69-70  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2023

This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey 3. They Knew How to Open their Mouths

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: The S of Christmas – The Shepherds Title: The Shepherds of Christmas Proposition: Intro: This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21, Genesis 4:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Nativity Of The Lord (Christmas)- Little Owl In The Big City

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 22, 2023

The hope of a girl and the hope of the world.

Intro—God became a baby. Comedian Jim Gaffigan posted on Twitter, “My 4-year-old gave me handmade card for Father’s Day. Maybe for Christmas, I’ll draw him a picture of some toys.” -- Little Owl in the Big City is based on a true story that happened in 2020, of a Northern owl found hidden tucked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Catholic

The S Of Christmas - The Savior Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 27, 2023

We celebrate the S of Christmas - The Savior. A Savior that is Sinless, All Powerful and Victorious

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21; Isaiah 9:2-7 Theme: The S of Christmas – The Savior This is the final sermon of a series of Sermon called the S of Christmas - The Star, the Shepherd, the Stable and now the Savior. The Savior that is Sinless. The Savior that is Almighty. The Savior that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, Isaiah 9:2-7, John 1:1-5, Colossians 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

A Shepherd's Perspective On Christmas

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 29, 2023

An angel appeared to the shepherds out in the field

A Shepherd’s Perspective on Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Good morning. I read an attorney’s website about eyewitnesses to an auto accident that said… “Eyewitness testimony is valuable evidence in a car accident case. It can provide critical insights into the circumstances surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 1, 2023

The birth of Christ was not announced to the most influential people in the nation, like political, religious, or military leaders, nor to wealthy merchants and prominent men and women, but to the shepherds. Why? Who are they?

News about the birth of a baby is usually greeted with joy, especially news of the birth of a baby from a kingdom, for example, England. In 2021, Caroline Picard and Charlotte Chilton wrote the article "38 Royal Baby Traditions You Didn't Realize Existed." I will share some of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, John 10:2-4, 2 Samuel 22:28, Psalm 149:4, Matthew 23:12, 1 Peter 5:5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, John 3:16, John 6:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching The Birth Of Jesus: The Shepherds

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2023

We respond to the coming of Jesus in the same manner as the shepherds.

A few years ago, there was a significant effort in the media and among some government leaders to erase any mention of “Christmas” from this season of the year and replace it with “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays.” Of course, many did not go along with that and still firmly proclaim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan