Sermons on Lukas 2:19:

Listening To God, Not The Gatekeepers Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 9, 2024

Our God is a God who speaks and acts - so how come we are not taking his call? Lessons from St Benedict, Mother Theresa and Jackie Pullinger.

This Sermon was first preached 6th October 2024 at St Barnabas Northolt (Proper 22 Year A Trinity 19) and also at Church of God Pentecostal Church 10th November 2024 ................................................................................................... [mime - like in charades - two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:38-50, Numbers 11:4-29

Denomination: Anglican

Come Let Us Adore Him Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2024

Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit.

Series: Rhythms of Christmas: What are rhythms? A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Thesis: Christmas always has a rhythm to it! Something happens at this time of year – some call it the magic of Christmas or the Christmas Spirit. But Christmas brings a rhythm to it. My goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not (Sermon 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 4, 2024

We never be afraid of YHWH God or in this life because we have our God Who pulls back and empties Himself that He might be intimately close to us and we have our God Who leans close and is ever present with us. Grace upon grace.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Movie "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 8, 2024

Is Christmas about decorations and gifts or about the love of God through Jesus Christ?

Lessons from the movie “The Grinch who stole Christmas” Luke 2:1-20 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from aCaesar Augustus, that a census be taken of ball 1the inhabited earth. 2 1This was the first census taken while 2Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical significance of Christmas and what it means for our lives today.

The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas is a time of joy, giving, and celebration for people all around the world. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical significance ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Romans 5:8-11

Following The Example Of Shepherds

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 9, 2024

Let’s move beyond the surface of festive traditions and embrace the deeper meaning of the season. Like the shepherds, let’s seek and encounter the living Christ.

Introduction Christmas is a season of joy, light, and celebration, but it’s also a time of profound reflection. As we revisit the familiar story of the shepherds who encountered the newborn Christ, we find not just a historical account, but a pattern for how we too can respond to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Fear Not (Sermon 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2024

There are various reasons why someone might fear believing in Jesus Christ, even though He is the source of love, hope, and salvation.

CHRISTMAS 2024: FEAR NOT LUKE 2:8-21 # fearnot READ LUKE 2:8-21 (ESV) [person from the congregation reads] “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? 

JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#4] GOD’S PERFECT GIFT Luke 2:1-21 Introduction: It is so interesting that as we have been going through the Gospel of Luke, this passage would be 3 days before Christmas is celebrated. Many people have already given gifts to the people in their lives; but some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary And Ordinary

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2024

God will move Heaven and earth to reach you.

Extraordinary and Ordinary Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 21-22, 2024 How many of you have read or seen the movie called, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?” I listened to the audio book earlier this month and found myself laughing and crying. In this classic tale, the Herdman siblings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 22, 2024

At Christmas if all we speak about is Jesus and the manger in isolation of his life of love and sacrifice we are doing the gospel a disservice. Christmas is a redemption story - tell it with all its glory.

As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. I say this because “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays”, businesses exclude Christmas by saying “holiday sale” and when someone asks if you are ready for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Anglican

Why Tell Shepherds And Ignore Kings?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2024

Why did God announce the birth of His Son to humble shepherds and ignore informing kings?

“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 you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"making Room For Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 Making Room for Jesus There is a story about a group of children who had been practicing for the Big Christmas Play for several weeks. There was Mary and Joseph and the sheep and shepherds and there was a young boy named Timmy playing the grumpy old Inn Keeper. Timmy was a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist