Sermons on Luke 2:7-3:32:

"Reasons For Christmas" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2007

Why did Christ come to earth by being born as a man?

A Sunday school teacher asked her class of kindergarteners to draw a picture of the manger scene at Bethlehem. In the corner of one student’s sketch was a very plump, jolly-looking fellow. “Tell me about this person,” requested the teacher, pointing to the portly character. “Oh,” replied the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

3 Christmas Presents You Don't Have To Wait To Open

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 28, 2007

Exposition Luke 2:1-20

3 Christmas Presents You Don’t Have to Wait to Open Luke 2:1-20 (v. 10-14) It’s Christmas Eve—almost time to open the presents. A little boy wanted a watch very badly for Christmas. Each day, the boy asked about his watch—“Dad can I please have a watch? Mom I really need a watch”, Every time he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 28, 2007

Lessons we can learn from the Shepherds of Bethlehem.

--ILL>Without question, the funniest thing I ever saw on television was years ago on an episode of “Candid Camera,” where Allen Funt and the Candid crew pulled a colossal hoax on some of the smartest and groomed for success college students in America. Having put together a supposed aptitude and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas The Important Announcement

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 2, 2007

Christmas the IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Of all the important announcements that were ever made this was it. This was the most important announcement since the fall of Adam and Eve. I have heard announcements all my life. However, the only announcement tha

Christmas IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 2:8) "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." (Luke 2:9) "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Taking A Closer Look In The Manger

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2007

There are so many things we look in this year, hidy holes for presents, stores for deals, wallets for money. Have we forgotten the most important place to look. If we are careful to take a closer look in the manger we find 3 truths. We find, life, libe

Intro: This is the time of the year that people look in things. You know who you are. There are secret packages everywhere. There are Children looking in closets, under beds, in cars, every possible place to find a present. People look in store windows, in store adds, just about every place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

4 Ways To See Jesus Through A Shepherd's Eyes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2007

God’s birth was revealed to the shepherds, average people like us.

A Visit to Bethlehem Series Four Ways to See Jesus Through a Shepherd’s Eyes Luke 2:8-16 Dec. 2, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B Bethlehem, shepherds, manger...all little things, but God used them. 1 Of all the characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 3, 2007

Jesus came in the power of the Spirit

Jesus and the Spirit December 2, 3 & 6 2007 Jesus Who? When we looked at Jesus the Divine Son of God, one of the response questions was, “To you, what is the most compelling argument that Jesus is Divine?” When the question came around to me, I had to say that none of the arguments that I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

I've Been Waiting

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Waiting is a lost art. What are we to do as Christians to pass the time until Jesus returns?

Waiting, it’s something that we’ve all had to do – this time of year apropos to talk about waiting – lines, traffic, to speak – all of us having waiting issues Share a time when you had to wait for something – turn to person near you and share your story – what helped you get through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking The Walk

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

WHO IS WALKING BESIDES YOU? YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE!

WALKING THE WALK LUKE 2:43-44 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

As people of faith we are called as the angels called the shepherds that first Christmas night. We are called to go in search of the Christ. But hand in hand with that, we are called to serve in the name of Christ. When we do that we serve the Christ,

If you ever sit down and talk with our youngest son about the subject of Christmas gifts, I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to hear all about his little adventure one Christmas a few years ago. He would also probably tell you how mean his parents were. He may not have liked it, I know he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Quiet Years Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007

With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set Us On Fire

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

God promised that He would put His Spirit within you.

SET US ON FIRE! Luke 3:15-16 (KJV) “15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Advent Candle Meanings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007

These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Table Fellowship With Christ

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

Why does Jesus want to come in and dine with us as it says in the book of Revelations. Three purposes accomplished through spending time together with Christ.

I love spoons. Not only do they help mix your chocolate milk, but they are essential in one of my favorite games, which just happens to share their name. Spoons, if you are not familiar with the game, don’t worry, you will learn about it this morning. I decided it would be better to make a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

Advent 2 - (Love) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent. Love.

Luke 3:1-6 “Love” What would we have without Christmas??? (From sermoncentral.com) • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! • Eggnog would just be a slimy, high cholesterol beverage. • Santa would be a strange fat man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed