Sermons on Luke 2:4-18:

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 26, 2020

At Christmas time we may dare to dream about peace on earth, but it doesn't last long. In Jesus, God showed us the way to true peace and it is not cheap.

“In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Jun 14, 2018

This is a sermon that I preached on Christmas that describes how Jesus is the perfect gift. Many times when we buy a gift for a person there are a few things that can determine whether it's a perfect gift. Well the good news is Jesus fits every category.

Christmas Message – The perfect gift Luke 2:8-11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is He?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 18, 2018

It seems that from His birth along in His lIfe through the Gospel a question arrises, where is Jesus?

WHERE IS HE? SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:1 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Luke 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Message – The Men Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 22, 2022

It is most revealing to study the men of the Incarnation for some wonderful thoughts emerge. This Christmas message looks at a subject not often covered - the men. God bless all who read this, you and your families, for this Christmas and always.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – THE MEN OF THE INCARNATION ===================================== An explanation – I highlighted a number of words and phrases in the biblical text in red, but because the layout here can’t use formatting, I have placed those in capitals. I hope you don’t mind. I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:39-42, Matthew 1:18-19, Luke 1:43-47, Matthew 1:20-25, Matthew 13:55-56, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 2:25-35, Luke 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Child Is This? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 22, 2022

The humble humanity of Jesus Christ who is born this first Christmas morning. The humble humanity of Jesus is all the more impressive when you see his Majestic Deity.

Imagine you were one of the shepherds in the field keeping watch over the flocks by night. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appears and the glory of the Lord shines everywhere. You are terrified by this sight. The angel of the Lord tells you not to be afraid. Then comes an announcement of good news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 23, 2022

The prophecies of Jesus’ birth unfold one after another in Jesus’ lineage and his birthplace. God can bring about his purposes through Herod and through Caesar Augustus. Nothing is too difficult for God.

You probably know what it is like to be busy at Christmas. I just read about someone who got so busy during the Christmas holidays that they did not have time to buy Christmas cards and send them out as scheduled. It came to the last minute, and then they felt rushed to get their cards out. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me God, I'm Afraid Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 2, 2022

The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder? Well, not exactly …

Alba 8-3-13 (Revised 10-30-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M AFRAID The Pillsbury Dough Boy. Cute. Cuddly. And wanted for attempted murder? Well, not exactly … A woman in Arkansas was sitting in her car in a parking lot when she heard a loud bang and then felt a sharp pain in the back of her head. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 27:1, Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:10, 1 John 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bethlehem Eucharist

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 14, 2022

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Bethlehem is 6 miles south of Jerusalem, that is where the manger was. Mary did not say, “I am not having my baby here, it only has one star!” She gave birth to her first-born son. It does not mean that Mary had other children but rather expresses the rights of inheritance as in Genesis 27:36; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Catholic

The Heart Of Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 18, 2022

This is an adaptation to the sermon in the SC series pack, "The Heart of Christmas"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/169217 Last week we began Advent by studying the heart of Christmas as a season of hope. We see the faithfulness of God from his prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Brethren

God's Peace - 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 25, 2022

An Advent series focusing on experiencing God's peace.

God’s Peace - 1 November 27, 2022 Today is my 51st anniversary! Are you going to wish me happy anniversary?! Well, thank you! But you have absolutely no clue why you’re wishing me happy anniversary. Let me show you a picture from 51 years ago today. This is what I looked like as a 13 year old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Nativity; Angels And Shepherds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2022

The babe, lying in a manger.

A ROYAL NATIVITY; ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Luke 2:1-20. 1. A ROYAL NATIVITY (Luke 2:1-7). When Jacob blessed his sons, he prophesied that the sceptre would not pass from Judah “UNTIL He comes whose right it is” (Genesis 49:10). Even the hireling prophet Balaam recognised that a king was still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 1, 2022

The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined.

The Peace of Christmas December 4, 2022 The world in which Jesus was born was not the peaceful, serene place many of us have imagined. Galilee was under the control of the brutal Roman Empire. When the Romans captured a region or country, they ruled it with marshal law, and levied heavy taxes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Announcement Of Peace

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 3, 2022

This message is be preached as a series for Advent.

Title: “The Announcement of Peace” Scripture: Lk. 2:10-18 Type: Thematic 2nd Sunday of Advent Where: GNBC 12-4-22 Intro: When we were little boys staying with our grandparents, my brother shot a dove. My grandfather was a great hunter and fisherman. He would pay us to keep blackbirds, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022

There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14-15, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational