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The Shekinah, The Shepherds, And Shiloh

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

based on 220 ratings

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The unexpected appearance to an unlikely audience bringing an astonishing message of an unusual arrival.

THE SHEKINAH, THE SHEPHERDS, AND SHILOH LUKE 2:8-18 INTRODUCTION: CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE ON THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN? THE LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM WAS BUZZING WITH ALL THE NOISE AND CLAMOR OF AN OVERCROWDED LARGE METROPOLIS, THE RESULT OF A POLL TAX DECREED BY CAESAR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Herders Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2001

based on 185 ratings

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This is the 6th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at shepherds.

Sunday Morning December 23, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#6] SHEEP HERDERS Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: 1. We have found many “Christmas Surprises” over the last several weeks. We discovered that the Messiah had been anticipated since Eve’s curse for sinning. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Name That Person Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 13, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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One of the ways that we can make meaningful connections is by connecting with people who are often overlooked.

Several years ago there was a game show called, Name That Tune in which contestants competed for cash and prizes by trying to name songs in as few notes as possible. The famous line being of course, I can name that song in one note! This morning, we are going to briefly play “Name That Person” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Challenged

Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Dec 14, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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In the evil shadow of Herod, Shepards were challenged to believe a baby was the messiah, in this evil time we too face the same challenge

Challenged: Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. The Lord said to her, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Great About Christmas

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Dec 15, 2001

based on 185 ratings

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Everything has a crack in it, Christ comes to make all things new.

Christmas Eve Edna Hong’s book, Bright Valley of Love, is the true story of a physically challenged child who found a haven of love. Gunther was born near the end of World War I. His father was away at war. His mother would not care for him because he was deformed suffering from a severe case ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Proper Reaction To Christmas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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Presents, Parties, This shcool event, that event over there, pretty songs. Christmas is not because of those things, lets take a look at what Christmas really is

Luke 2:8-20 The proper reaction to Christmas! Introduction Opening: I now you have all been busy with doing Christmas. Buying this buying that, this party that party, decorating the house, cooking. But why are we doing all this What is the purpose? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have Yourself A Humble Little Christmas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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Christmas is not meant to be the big parties the light the bells and whistles. Chrstimas started in a barn. Have a humbles Christmas and remember the real meaning Christmas

Luke 2:1-12 Have Yourself a Humble little Christmas Introduction A. How many people have their tree up yet? B. How many people have gotten there 4932 boxes out of there basement or attic C. Christmas is by far with not comparison the largest holiday we celebrate. D. Defiantly the most expensive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finding Jesus

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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May people find Jesus in your decisions, language, devotions, kindness and compassion

Sermon - “Finding Jesus” Luke 2:1-10 I. Mary’s Story II. The Search Continues A. Introduction - Scholars B. Our Search 1. Like the Jew 2. In Our Everyday Life 3. Finding Jesus C. Others Search 1. Where Will They Find Him? 2. Can They Find Him in You? III. The Challenge A. Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Sending Greetings Of Love (Or Christmas Is Weird)

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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When we strip away the candles, tinsels, stockings and presents we come to the real message of Christmas for all “for God so loved us”

Sermon: Sending Greetings of Love (Christmas is Weird) Dec 16, 2001 Christmas is just plain weird. I mean have you ever thought about it. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room while eating candy out of your socks? And look at the Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: United Methodist

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

The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 8,610 views

The most awesome Christian gift we will ever receive was wrapped by God 2,000 years ago.

“The Gift of Jesus” The Gifts of Christmas – part four Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. Sammy was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. NOW -he still went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why These Particular Shepherds?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002

based on 116 ratings

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The night our Savior was born in Bethlehem there were many other shepherds watching over flocks in the Judean hill country. This outline submits some thoughts as to why these particular shepherds were so highly honored.

WHY THESE PARTICULAR SHEPHERDS? Now there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:8-9. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Who Became A Lion

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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The true Jesus can be characterized by two Biblical metaphors.

Mary had a little lamb Who became a Lion. 1.) Illus. Little girl misquoting Jn. 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Forgotten Son.” 2.) The world which once had “no room” for Jesus will SOON make room. 3.) Have we forgotten Who the real Jesus is????? [Our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14, Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Christ Into Christmas

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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Making Christ the focal point of the celebration.

At this beginning of the Christmas season let us gather our families together and remind them through the reading of the Christmas story the real meaning of this great Christian celebration. Let us attempt to cause them to see for themselves that there is a great depth of richness of the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

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