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Why Sheperds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Night-Shift Shepherds

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 80 ratings

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A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Patience Of Simeon Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

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This is a first person sermon from Simeon’s perspective. It looks at his life and how he waited patiently for the coming Messiah.

Simeon- A Portrait of Patience Intro. Allow me if you will to recreate for you, retell if you will a story about a man. A man who is often overlooked in the Christmas story. If you were to break down his character, give him a portrait, he would be the portrait of patience. He waited his entire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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Special service of Song and Scripture

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

How Do You Crown Jesus On His Birthday?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2005

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This is the time of year to remember we are to decorate our heart with the love of God. We can crown Christ king of our hearts.

Intro: How do many crown Jesus today? Many crown him with the title teacher, prophet. We don’t think much this time of year how we should crown the Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. In this time of presents and pageantry, family and friends, gifts and giving do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Christmas Present

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

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God’s Christmas present for us is Jesus. He doesn’t get broken like many presents, but come to those who are already broken in spirit.

God’s Christmas Present Isaiah 9:2b-7 Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Eve, 2005 I don’t know what your traditions are for unwrapping Christmas gifts around your house. Every family has a certain time, place, and procedure for gift giving. Toni and I come from very different traditions and it took us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006

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Part 2 of a series on The Chronicles of Narnia examines how things would be different if Jesus had never come.

There’s the Grinch… that familiar villain of Christmas. That was one of my favourite shows as a kid. Hey, what am I saying? It’s still one of my favourites! Who here has ever seen “How the Grinch stole Christmas”? Sure, just about everyone! Well then, you know that this Grinch hated Christmas, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wonder Of It All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Jan 3, 2006

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God has come to you in a way you can see…in a way you can touch…in a way you can understand. God has come, not to overwhelm you with terror, but to reach out to you with gentleness. Come see the baby. He will show you the way.

Outside of Bethlehem, every night of the year, for thousands of years, there have been shepherds watching their flocks by night. In that respect, this particular night was no different from any other. At least, it started out no different from any other. Sheep huddled in the cold night air. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power In Weakness

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006

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We love power in all its forms. But amazingly, when God set out to save the world, He sent His Son in abject weakness. Could it be that this is His typical approach?

Passage: Luke 2:1-7 Intro: We live in a world in love with power. 1. we cheer for the teams who can dominate their opponent. 2. we idolize the strong, the wealthy, the winners. 3. and frankly, we find ourselves a little conflicted with how God has chosen to manifest Himself to the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 7, 2006

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An explanation of some of the reasons why Jesus came to earth. Suitable for Christmas.

WHY DID JESUS COME? CHRISTMAS 2005 - Read Luke 2:1-20 We come today to celebrate the birth, the arrival of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the past month or so, there has been a lot of noise about the celebration of Christmas. Some stores have told their employees to wish their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Innkeeper-A Monologue

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 10, 2006

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A monologue based on Luke 2:7 and Matthew 2

S20051028 THE INNKEEPER. A MONONOLGUE Note: The following monologue has some anachronisms. They have been put there deliberately by the author for two reasons: first, to make the old story seem more contemporary; and secondly, for sake of some humor. The dates given are those of Frank R. Klassen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: What If Christmas Never Was? Series

Contributed by Brian Smith on Jan 11, 2006

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What if Christmas Never Was? What if Christ never came for us? We’ll look at these questions...how this impacted Narnia and how a "lamppost" leads to home. God with Us...how do we respond?

What if Christmas Never Was? Luke 2:8-14 The History of Narnia Narnia background: through a wardrobe...they go to another world and then find all sorts of odd creatures and adventures Aslan: is the Lion, the Great Lion = Jesus Christ figure The White Witch: evil, satan-like figure Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Holiness

Waiting Expectantly For Christmas

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006

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Looking through the eyes of 3 who waited for the first Christmas, we see how the Birth of Jesus Christ meets the "hopes and fears of all the years."

The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Day Waiting Expectantly for Christmas Luke 2:22-38 12/25/2005 Christ is Born. Good morning time travelers. At not quite 5am I awoke thinking of another Christmas at another time, another place. Whether you gathered with others at a creche, or visited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

What Do I Really Need This Christmas? Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

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God knows what we need, at Christmas and throughout the year. The birth of Jesus caught the Hebrew people by surprise. The gift of the Messiah was different than what they expected, but God knew what they really needed.

What do I really need this Christmas? “A Reel Look At Christmas” Luke 2:1-20 Intro idea: Funny Christmas presents, lots of times people don’t know what we really need. Sometimes we don’t even know… First movie clip of pink outfit… Luke 2:4-17 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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