Sermons on Luke 2:1-16:

How To See A Star

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We are prone to miss out on the Star (Christ) if our hearts aren’t open to seeing him.

Title: How to See a Star Text: Luke 2:8-14 MP: Only the humble can see the amazing peace of Christ FCF: We are prone to miss out on the Star (Christ) if our hearts aren’t open to seeing him. Outline: Black Hole (How could you miss it?) My problem with the Gospel narratives: How could you miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Look At Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

A second look at an all-too-familiar story.

I) The Circumstances of Jesus’ Birth Christmas “cards stress sunny words like love, goodwill, cheer, happiness, and warmth…we honor a sacred holiday with such homey sentiments…. In contrast to what the cards would have us believe, Christmas did not sentimentally simplify life on planet earth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Taken

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message for Advent

The Journey Taken – Luke 2:1-7 As we enter this holiday season, many of us will take to the highway, the railway and even the air to visit our loved ones or complete some shopping. We will wait in lines. Get frustrated about the wait and the temperament of our fellow man. As you journey to all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Charlie Brown: What Christmas Means Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007

What Christmas Means from Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown-- What Christmas Means The first of nearly 50 Peanuts television movies, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the longest-running cartoon special in history, airing every year since its debut in 1965. Whimsical, melancholy, and ultimately full of wonder, it is a holiday favorite for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

Could be used for Christmas or Easter...

Just How Far Is It From Bethlehem To Calvary? December 13, 2006 How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary – Jennifer Mears 12/12/2006 Read Luke 2:1-7 Christmas is coming but soon it will be here then gone. Soon it is going to be all over...’ll be over, · the presents opened, · ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

No Room In The Inn, But What About In Our Hearts? Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

Are we so different than the people in Bethlehem

No room in the Inn, but what about in our hearts? Christmas Eve Sermon 12/24/2005 † IN HIS NAME † ON this holy night, may you see anew the gift of grace and peace, that God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ has given you. Is there room? It wasn’t a Marriott, or a Hilton. It wasn’t even a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Glory To God In The Highest And... Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

the miracle of Christ’s birth

Glory to God in the Highest and… Luke 2:1-20 The Mass of Christ! † In the name of Jesus! † May you know, and realize, the grace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is yours! One birth – among 32000 per day 480 per minute, one every 7 seconds in the USA. Yet, the world celebrates one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wonderful Gift Of Propogation Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

On the eve of Christmas, we will take a closer look at what it means when the prophecy, purity and promise have been fulfilled. We will see that God’s designed and desired response for us is one of propagation (widely telling and sharing of all that has

Heavenly Messages of Christmas #4: “The Wonderful Gift of PROPAGATION” INTRODUCTION: When something new or exciting happens, what do you do? When something unbelievable has just occurred, how do you react? What if your favorite team wins the Super Bowl? What if the love of your life just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Savior Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Christmas Day message. Though in unexpected arrival, Christ most assuredly is the One and Only Savior of the World. Leads into Communion.

CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 4: “An Unlikely Savior” Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Todd, BBC 12/25/2005 AM INTRO: Chuck Swindoll tells of a legend about when Satan and his demons were having a Christmas party. As the demonic guests were departing, one grinned and said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Is For Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "innkeeper"

Introduction 1. Tonight we will continue our exploration of the ABCs of the Bible... Tonight we will look at the letter I... And in keeping with the spirit of the Christmas Season... I is for Inn or Innkeeper... 2. But, before we get to the famous (or infamous) innkeeper from the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Whose Birthday Is It Anyway

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Christ birthday

INTRO: There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s reminder of Jesus’ presence. A cake with candles, along with singing “Happy Birthday”, expressed the family’s joy in Jesus’ presence. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians And Christmas, Part 2 - Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

Last time we learned that the many and varied traditions that we associate with Christmas in America today are from a variety of nations and faith systems and ethnicities. Today we are going to look at some of the traditions that make up the Christmas hol

As Christmas draws nearer and homes and businesses become more decorated with the symbols of the holiday, I believe it is good for us to pause and reflect on why we do what we do this time of year. Is it simply for traditions’ sake, or is there a more significant meaning? J.I. Packer wrote, “All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational