Sermons on Lucas 2:17:

T'was The Day After Christmas

Contributed by David Killingsworth on Dec 1, 2021

This is a sermon in rhyme, in the style of the poem "T'was the Night Before Christmas."

T'was the day after Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stocking and trash had been flung without care; It looked like Hurricane Henri'd been there! The children, exhausted, were still in their beds, with visions of yesterday's gifts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

The Disruptive Baby Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 2, 2021

Amid a baby being born to a young couple and angels singing to shepherds in a field, there was a great battle happening in the unseen realm. (Revelation 12)

The Disruptive Baby December 5, 2021 Video of Linus reading Luke 2:1-14 Luke 2:15-20 NIV “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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Issues With Rome Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 21, 2015

Here are some separate topics that can be included in one message about Romanism, and how it is quite different from Biblical Christianity. Celibacy, Mary, Inquisition and more.

Biblical vs Romanist Approaches to Celibacy (Presentation given at annual AFEC conference) When I was first assigned this topic, several questions occurred to me, the answers to which form the heart of the following message. I trust they are your questions too. Question ONE: What is celibacy, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mega Christmas Joy!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Sometimes we need to be reminded that we have much to rejoice about! … to rejoice in the Lord always! That doesn’t mean we rejoice that things are going the way they are, but we rejoice in the Lord, remembering that He can be trusted and has us covered!

Mega Christmas Joy! Luke 2:8-20 Intro: We’re talking about joy today. I’ve been mulling over the whole concept of Biblical joy throughout the week. What is it? Is it that important? How do we get it? Now from my studies of the Bible I know that joy is not something that depends on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Linus Moment

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

In the classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon Charlie Brown asks what Christmas is really about. Linus comes out on stage and gives the perfect answer. This message is about the true meaning of Christmas and having our own "Linus Moment."

Christmas sermon: A Linus Moment In the classic Peanuts Christmas cartoon Charlie Brown asks the exasperated question- What is Christmas all about? (This is a great video clip to show before the message.) Linus comes out on stage and very humbly recites from Luke 2. In those days Caesar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Over To Bethelehem

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 22, 2015

Christmas Eve. The story of the shepherds is narrated in second person. The testimony of the apostles has come to us in scripture therefore we too, as did the shepherds, have seen the Christ, the babe in the manger.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Over to Bethlehem” It’s Here. Christmas Eve. We have been preparing for Christmas throughout Advent. We have lit the advent wreath. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

O Holy Night

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 23, 2015

Once each year, Christmas comes around again to remind us that God's Son has come to earth...and now we must do the singing! He came to earth to save us and reconcile us to the God who made us and loves us.

Well, it's all over with. The weeks of preparation, the four weeks of Advent, the pageants and concerts, the shopping, gift-wrapping, delivering, waiting for loved ones to come...it's all over, and the celebrations can begin. There's no better way to celebrate this joyous night than by singing. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

From The Cradle To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

From His birth to His death everything in His life shows Christ is the Messiah

Introduction: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” Micah 5:2 I. The Location - This is debated among scholars and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Announcement

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Jesus was clearly anounced

I. The Announcement was made to lowly shepherds. (v. 8-12) II. The Announcement caused heaven to sing, rejoice, and praise God. (v. 13-14) III. The Announcement caused men to rejoice, and glorify God. ( v.15-20) Conclusion: - Some who call themselves Christian question celebrating the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel The Angels Preached

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The Gospel the Angels Preached

I. The Angels Gospel Calms Fears v. 10 - We fear that which is hidden and unknown - For every one that doeth ill hateth the light, and cometh not to the light, lest his works should be reproved. But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Simeon, At Christmas?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2014

Even in Advent, the song of Simeon, does not appear as being festive; but it is necessary in the build-up to meet with Jesus; and I will warn you just now, it pushes our faith to the limit; but it does provide relieve.

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the children this morning will be retiring to the hall to make our Advent wreath and they will bring it into the service after the Intercessions so that the first candle can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal

The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014

A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Dec 8, 2014

What is the true spirit of Christmas? Take a brief journey through the Biblical accounts of Christ's birth and revisit the response of those who came into contact with Immanuel -- God with us.

Introduction Today we begin a Christmas teaching series called “The Spirit of Christmas.” What do you think the “Spirit of Christmas” is? (Allow responses) Perhaps it might be best to begin with what the Spirit of Christmas is not: Fully-loaded eggnog or other drinkable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014

A Christmas Sermon

"The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Chaos – Christmas Calm

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 10, 2014

The world offers us chaos; God offers us peace.

Christmas Chaos – Christmas Calm December 7, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world offers us chaos; God offers us peace. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-10 Supplemental Passage: And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist