Sermons on Luke 1:31-2:19:

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Joy--4th Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

4th in Series about Advent/Christmas Series on Christmas gifts

What is the spiritual significance of Joseph and Mary traveling though "Galilee"? In Galilee stands the Sea of Galilee. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee six times during His walk as the Son of God. (Unger’s Bible Dictionary, map). In the same manner He turned the water of the six water pots of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who Cares...when I Have An Unplanned Pregnancy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

Second in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores unplanned pregnancy.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Launched teaching time with Kenny Chesney Video - There Goes My Life. Kenny Chesney Video – 20 years in 5 minutes & a happy ending Unfortunately, that is not always the case for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

Angels exist and act in ways to point us to Christ.

INTRODUCTION The reality of the spiritual realm seems to be readily accepted by the majority these days. And this is good news for mission minded Believers because it provides opportunities for sharing our faith. And the Bible has much to say about the activity of beings in the spiritual realm. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: *other

The After Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A message to be preached after Christmas. I preached it on Dec. 28th last year.

THE AFTER CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2:8-20 INTRO: Thomas Tusser wrote, “Christmas comes but once a year, and with it comes the glitter and gaiety of the Christmas spirit. But what of the day after Christmas, when the presents all have gone from under the tree, the festivities have ended, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Virgin Birth Necessary? Series

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus is the only baby ever born that had an earthly mother but no earthly father. He had a heavenly Father but no heavenly mother. He’s the only baby ever born who was older than his mother and the same age as his father. When Jesus was born the Bible sa

Is the virgin birth necessary? Luke 1: 26 - 38 11/15/06 The birth of a baby is nothing unusual. But the Bible says when Jesus was born He was born of a virgin. Now there has never been a birth like that before. I know that you have heard me say this before; Jesus is the only baby ever born that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

In The Still Of The Night

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

The story of the encounter of the shepherds with the angel at the time of Jesus’ birth and how they reacted.

In The Still of the Night Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: In the movies if the director wants to produce a dramatic effect, many times he will have the event happen at night. It seems that in the movies, the monsters (remember Jurassic Park?), criminals, and enemies always attack at night. Likewise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Lessons

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006

While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

The anticipation of Christmas is growing, but God’s gifts are always worth waiting for. While God’s timing may be inconvienent it is always perfect.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Waiting For Luke 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The anticipation level is increasing around our house. There are only 20 days left until Christmas! (In addition to the countdown to Christmas we have other countdowns happening at our house; the countdown stands at zero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Willing Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: A Willing Heart Luke 1: 46-55 We are talking about the characters from the original Christmas Drama. Those people that God chose to play the roles. Last week we took a good look at Joseph the man who acted as the earthly father of Jesus. This week we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: *other

Welcome To Our World

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

This sermon was used with video clips from the Peanuts Christmas video.

There is a little guy some of us never think about except at Christmas. He is short. He has a little round head. He doesn’t have much hair. He seems to always be on the wrong side of the ball in life. If you have ever paid much attention to the cartoon strip Peanuts, than you know that Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: *other

Mary - Nothing Is Impossible For God Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 26, 2006

God will do the impossible in us and through us as we allow faith to rise above human reasoning. As we place our total trust in God and His Word, He will work in our seemingly impossible situations.

Mary - Nothing is Impossible for God The Characters of Christmas Series By Greg Johnson November 26, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Are you facing something impossible in your life? Please draw encouragement from God and His Word today. God will do the impossible in your life as you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Name Is John!

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

What was so important about the name of John the Baptist? Could it be the fact that it broke the back of tradition?

His Name Is John How many came to have church this morning? I’m not talking about just going through the motions today! I’m not talking about coming in here and playing church! You can play church on your on time. Amen? How many came to really have some church in the house of God this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-63, Luke 1:13-63

Fighting Abortionist Terrorism With Prayer

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The proper answer to Satan’s "I shall not serve" and Planned Parenthood’s "Every child a planned and wanted child" is Mary’s "Behold the maidservant of the Lord" and "Be it done to me according to Thy word"

Sermon for Pro-Life Service 22 April 2009 I don’t think it’s a total coincidence that New York legalized abortion about the same time that Rosary devotions began to wane in the late 1960’s. All laws regulating contraception were struck down in 1965 by the Supreme Court in Griswold v. Connecticut. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic