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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

The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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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

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

Reclaiming The Christmas Peace That Busyness Steals From Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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This message explores four things we need to quit doing in order to make our Christmas season more peaceful.

- Luke 2:14 - the promise of peace. RECLAIMING THE CHRISTMAS PEACE THAT BUSYNESS STEALS FROM US: - largely an exercise in doing less, so we’re going to talk about 4 things we need to quit. 1. Quit trying to please everyone. - Luke 5:15-16. - so many wanting a piece of His time, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Balcony Or On The Road?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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The story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem is familiar that there is a danger that we become anethetised. It will only become a reality in our lives as we leave the balcony and let the rubber hit the road.

Stiffkey 07-12-03 The Journey to Bethlehem The Family Service team decided that they wanted me 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Shepherds And Wise Men

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 7, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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A look at the real Christmas as they shepherds and wise men experienced it.

We began the Advent season looking at Christmas through the eyes of the world. Last week we looked at Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. This week we want to look at Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds and wise men, and on Christmas Sunday we will look at Christmas through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing Our Heroes Super-Stories Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2003

based on 6 ratings

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Learn how to take small steps in sharing the wonderful news of God’s love with those close to us

It seems that the news media plays a role in the lives of many of our make-believe superheroes. From the Daily Planet from which the editor Perry White chronicles Superman’s latest exploits to the editorial pages of J. Jonah Jamieson who bitterly denounces the actions of Spiderman. Even on TV you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Advent Of Christ

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 9, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart.

Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart. In fact, when we consider the character of angels and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

Glory To God

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 10, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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“Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness?

“Glory to God in the highest on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Does this verse stir your heart with joy and happiness? If the angels announced the birth of Jesus with singing shouldn’t there be a song in our heart? Shouldn’t our heart be glad and our spirits rejoice? There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What The Incarnation Says To Us

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003

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The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Eyes Of Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 13, 2003

based on 63 ratings

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Third in a series of sermons for Advent. See Christmas and advent through the eyes of the shepherds who first heard the news of Jesus birth.

Advent 3 – Through the Eyes of Christmas A Shepherds Eyes Luke 2:8-20 Some Shepherds. That’s how the bible describes these men: “some shepherds.” No names, no titles, no standouts – just some shepherds. Yet to these men came the first declaration of the greatest event in human history. “There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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A look at the different angels present at the first Christmas

Touched by an Angel Angels. What would Christmas be without angels? They are an integral part of Christmas, if we didn’t have angels what would we put on the top of our trees? And what would the little ones dress up as in the Christmas play; you only need so many shepherds. The Christmas story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

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