Sermons on Luke 2:6-16:

Christmas Contrast

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

God wants to take all the Herod's and turn them into shepherds and wise men. • But it can only happen if they are willing for it to happen.

We have spent some time during this holiday season talking about how God • Choose Shepherds to be the recipients of the announcement about His Son being born. • And when we think about this from a worldly point of view it sounds ridiculous. • Why would God choose to make this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Born In Bethlehem Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

In the sovereignty of God, why a stable?

A. WHERE ELSE WOULD A KING BE BORN? 1. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?  Commanded by Caesar. “A decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . . so all went . . . everyone to his own city” (2:1, 3).  Predicted. “But you Bethlehem . . . out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Week 3 – The Candle Of Joy Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

24 Days Until Christmas

Series: 24 Week: 3 Passage: Luke 2:7-15 Title: Week 3 – The Candle of Joy Focus: Christmas ADVENT BACKGROUND: There are often many symbols used to represent Advent from various churches of many denominations. An evergreen wreath is a solid staple followed by four to five candles. The wreath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

We are ready for the part about Jesus’ birth. We’ve heard about Elijah, and David, and John. Now it’s time for Jesus.

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Jesus 12/26/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Christmas finally came! The Christmas season is fun as anticipation builds for the big day, but it is the arrival of the day that is best. Whether we are children longing for the day to open presents, or adults ready for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Worship The Baby Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

Angels were created in the beginning and are holy beings who worship God,

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14, NKJV A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. Angel is aggelo means messenger. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Hebrews 1:4-8, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

• Do the holidays break you out of your routine? • Do you go into a holiday traditional? • Lisa often says our tradition is that we have no tradition!

Recently I read a social media post about The Virgin Mary, and how her traditional sense of family was changed forever. She didn’t ask for this disruption in her life, but when she got the news from the angel, about the gift she was to receive, she responds by singing a song. Oftentimes, isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-17

Navidad: Alabado Sea Dios Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 28, 2023

La Navidad rompió 400 años de silencio de Dios, a lo grande. Ahora, de repente, en Navidad, Dios estaba hablando abundantemente.

¿Has escuchado alguna vez la expresión el silencio es oro? Puedo identificarme con esa expresión cuando después de un largo tiempo de actividad y ruido en nuestra casa se hace el silencio. En esos tiempos me identifico con la expresión el silencio es oro. Pero ahora quiero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:68-69, Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pasko: Purihin Ang Diyos Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 28, 2023

Binasag ng Pasko ang 400 taon ng katahimikan mula sa Diyos, malaking oras. Ngayon biglang sa Pasko ang Diyos ay nagsasalita nang sagana.

Narinig mo na ba ang ekspresyong ginintuang katahimikan? Nakaka-relate ako sa expression na iyon kapag pagkatapos ng mahabang oras ng aktibidad at ingay sa aming bahay ay katahimikan. Sa mga oras na iyon ay nauugnay ako sa ekspresyong katahimikan ay ginto. Ngunit ngayon gusto kong tumuon sa mga ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56, Luke 2:13-14, Luke 1:68-69, Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

El Nacimiento De Jesús Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 29, 2023

Las profecías sobre el nacimiento de Jesús se desarrollan una tras otra en el linaje de Jesús y su lugar de nacimiento. Dios puede realizar sus propósitos a través de Herodes y de César Augusto. Nada es demasiado difícil para Dios.

Probablemente sepas lo que es estar ocupado en Navidad. Acabo de leer acerca de alguien que estuvo tan ocupado durante las vacaciones de Navidad que no tuvo tiempo de comprar tarjetas navideñas y enviarlas según lo programado. Llegó el último minuto y entonces se sintieron ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Kapanganakan Ni Hesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 29, 2023

Ang mga propesiya tungkol sa kapanganakan ni Jesus ay sunod-sunod na naganap sa angkan ni Jesus at sa kanyang lugar ng kapanganakan. Magagawa ng Diyos ang kanyang mga layunin sa pamamagitan ni Herodes at sa pamamagitan ni Caesar Augustus. Walang napakahirap para sa Diyos.

Alam mo naman siguro kung ano ang pakiramdam ng pagiging abala sa Pasko. Nabasa ko lang ang tungkol sa isang taong naging abala sa mga pista opisyal ng Pasko na wala silang oras upang bumili ng mga Christmas card at ipadala ang mga ito ayon sa naka-iskedyul. Dumating ito sa huling minuto, at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

¿que Niño Es Este? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 2, 2023

La humilde humanidad de Jesucristo que nace esta primera mañana de Navidad. La humilde humanidad de Jesús es aún más impresionante cuando ves su Majestuosa Deidad.

¿Que niño es este? Lucas 2:8-20 Imagínate que fueras uno de los pastores en el campo cuidando los rebaños durante la noche. De repente aparece un ángel del Señor y la gloria del Señor brilla por todas partes. Estás aterrorizado por esta vista. El ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:6-11, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Anong Bata Ito? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 3, 2023

Ang abang sangkatauhan ni Hesukristo na isinilang nitong unang umaga ng Pasko. Ang mapagpakumbabang sangkatauhan ni Hesus ay higit na kahanga-hanga kapag nakita mo ang kanyang Maharlikang Diyos.

Isipin na isa ka sa mga pastol sa parang na nagbabantay sa mga kawan sa gabi. Biglang nagpakita ang isang anghel ng Panginoon at ang kaluwalhatian ng Panginoon ay nagniningning sa lahat ng dako. Natatakot ka sa tanawing ito. Ang anghel ng Panginoon ay nagsasabi sa iyo na huwag matakot. Pagkatapos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:6, Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 2:11, Micah 5:2, Luke 1:69-70  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Angels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2022

Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. Let's learn about angels.

Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. The word angel comes from a Greek word ???e??? (angelos) meaning a messenger. So, the study of angels is called angelology. Were angels created by God? “For in him all things were created: things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season (December 2001)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

Christmas is more than just a holiday to celebrate the break we get from work or school. Christmas is a time to celebrate; a time to proclaim; a time to demonstrate.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:4-7 People have always searched for the meaning of life in order to fill some void that they feel. Some try to fill that void with material things. Others try to fill that void by trying to gain power so as to prove their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist