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God's Internal Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.

Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve: Good News In The 'hustle And Bustle' And In The Ordinary!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus is Good News for you in the ’hustle and bustle’ of life and preparations for Christmas. He is also Good News for people going about their ordinary everyday business, like he was for the shepherds.

A man named Charles Tucker decided recently that with all the ‘hustle and bustle’, it would be good to remember why Christmas is a good idea. He said that without Christmas… • The ‘dried’ fruit market would completely collapse • Boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all • Santa would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Shepherds

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Conventional wisdom would say that the best way to proclaim the Messiah’s birth would have been at Herod’s Palace and not in the fileds with the Sheperds

NR 25-12-05 Luke 2:1-20: The Angels appeared to the Shepherds Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakleys sunglasses, Rolex ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Some reflections on the Journey to Bethlehem

NR 25-12-05 The Journey to Bethlehem I would like to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or put another way - to view it from the balcony. What do I mean by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

To You This Day Is Born A Saviour

Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Our text tells of a great story and what a friendly coming by a friendly God who is full of goodwill toward mankind.

To You This Day is Born A Saviour Luke 2: 8 – 15 My guess is that all of you here know the Christmas story… What makes this story so great? What makes this story so great is that it is the story of how God comes to us in the friendliest of ways. Think about it: God who is so great comes to us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Whose Child Is This?

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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This message invites the audience to take the Christmas story personally. This just isn’t the Jews Messiah, or Mary’s child. Jesus told the shepherds "Unto YOU is born..." This Christmas - make him YOUR Jesus.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Seeing God’s Glory is scary, but when we see it, it prompts us to action

Luke 2:1-20 – Seeing God’s Glory – turning fear into peace C.S. Lewis’ celebrated children’s book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, tells of the adventures of four children in the magical kingdom of Narnia. The story is fun, but it’s also an allegory of Christ and salvation, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Baby Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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A look at those who missed the baby that first Christmas day.

Luke 2:1-7 – Don’t Miss the Baby (Carols Devotion) Two men went to the train station with a friend. The train was late so they sat down for a cup of coffee. They talked and drank and forgot about the train. Suddenly they heard the last announcement about the departing train. They all got up ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate A Shepherd's Christmas

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 50 ratings

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Celebrate a Shepherd’s Christmas by listening to the angels’ message.

Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? How about your stockings – do you get to check those every day or just on Christmas morning? Is your tree artificial or natural? Do you decorate the outside of your house as well as the inside? Christmas customs – every family has them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Room For Him Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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This is a Christmas sermon.

Thousands of sermons on this most familiar passage have been preached. We know it well. Linus quotes it in Charlie Brown’s Christmas special. Read Luke 2:1-20. Jesus entered life in the shadow of a “No Vacancy” sign and not much has changed in our world. We often deride the unnamed innkeeper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gloria In Excelsis -- Deo

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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Ordination of a woman named Gloria; glory not in your achievements but in helping others seek God; glory not in defending yourself against predators but in receiving God’s protection; and let yourself feel passion.

Over the years I have developed the habit of focusing on a person’s name whenever it is time to do a message that relates to that individual. For example, I have done funerals for people named James, using something from the New Testament letter of James. I did a funeral service once for a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating And Embracing God's Salvation

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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When we gather as the church, we -gather to celebrate and embrace God’s salvation!

The Sunday School teacher was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at the class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes today is Palm Sunday.” “That’s fantastic!” the teacher replied. “Does anyone know what next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-10, Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Thomas Baird on May 31, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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If we could choose what we wanted for Christmas... would it be peace on earth?

Peace On Earth - Christmas 2002 12/21/02 Opening Statement…. What do you want for Christmas? If you could have one thing….if you could have anything you desire for Christmas this year, what would it be? Think about that statement for a few moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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