Sermons on Luke 2:8-34:

Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. 'Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gloria! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The First Christmas Rush

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

The shepherds were confronted with good news, what do you do with it?

“The First Christmas Rush” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction Several weeks ago as the family and I were putting up the Christmas tree, I began wondering where did this all comes from? Why do we do all these things to celebrate the birth of Christ? There are so many things that we need to do to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Human Imagination Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001

Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Die Till You See Jesus Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jan 8, 2001

God does not want any person to die until he/she has seen Jesus.

DON’T DIE TILL YOU’VE SEEN JESUS "It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ" (Luke 2: 26). Simeon was his name. A man with a very common Jewish male name. A man that was not necessarily a young man, however he is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Holiness

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Joy of Christmas

GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrap The Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

This Christmas unwrap the gift that Jesus brings into your heart and life.

Unwrap the Gift of Christmas December 24, 2004 Luke 2:10-12 (New International Version) 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

When Will You Be Content To Die?

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

At what point in your life are you ready to let go and meet your Savior?

When will you be content to die? This is a strange theme the Sunday after Christmas. Who wants to talk about dying, the day after Christmas or any day for that matter? And to answer the question when will you be content to die? When I asked this question around home and the office the response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Lutheran

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Stranger In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004

A Christmas message dealing with who the babe in the manger was !

The Stranger In The Manger Luke 2:7-20 The late country singer Hank Snow recorded the following..... Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth Little stranger in a manger little stranger sweet and mild Mother Mary there with Joseph watches o’er you, their holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Advent

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 10, 2004

This sermon focuses on the Gospel being "good news." Advent is about the "coming" and "arrival" of Jesus, the Messiah - anointed one.

“The Meaning of Advent” Luke 2:10-11 The Christian world celebrates the season of Advent on the four Sundays prior to Christmas. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The dictionary gives two descriptions for Advent “Coming” and “Arrival.” The message of Advent is about the coming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Pursue The Gift Given To All People Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

How do we move from the laundry list of today’s "Letter to Santa" to the recognition of the greatness of God’s grace

There is a bit of confusion over what is and isn’t common knowledge. “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is This Baby Lying In This Manger

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 11, 2004

HE IS MORE THAN JUST A BABY LYING IN A MANGER. outline,LUKE 2:16-52

LETS READ LUKE 2-16-52 TITLE,(WHO IS THIS BABY LYING IN THIS MANGER) TEXT,KJV. (LUKE 2:16) AND THEY CAME WITH HAST ,AND FOUND MARY ,AND JOSEPH,AND THE BABE LYING IN A MANGER. (HE IS MORE THAN A BABY IN A MANGER) OUTLINE, 1.(HE IS THE GREAT CREATOR OF ALL THINGS) JOHN 1:3 ALL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-52

Two Significant Senior Saints

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2004

Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.

TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

3 Christmas Gifts You Need

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2004

Each Christmas we get gifts under the tree but this year lets get 3 Gifts that we need more than any other gift....The Gift of Life...Eternal Life

THREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WE NEED LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 (Read Luke 2: 1-20) Is Christmas merely a ritual for you? Or is it a Relationship? For many people, Christmas is tradition. We use the same type decorations our parents did when we were children. We go to the same places to shop every year. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist