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Beyond Human Imagination Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001

based on 107 ratings

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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

based on 80 ratings

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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

When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

>>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Shepherds Shepherd

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 13, 2002

based on 21 ratings

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From the shepherds we learn early in the Christmas story that Jesus came for the lowly.

The Shepherds Shepherd Luke 2:8-20 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION - Fitting this morning we look at the lower places of human society and see both people and God. Shepherds are popular parts in the Christmas dramas around the world. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Words For Waiters

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Some advice for those waiting for the consolation of Israel. (The coming of the Lord)

Words for Waiters Text: Luke 2:25 "Waiting for the Consolation of Israel" Consolation was another name for the Messiah. Men swore saying, "May I not see the consolation if..." Today we want to use this text, not for those waiting for the first coming of the Messiah, but His promised second ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simeon

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

based on 148 ratings

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Christmas drama on Simeon’s meeting of Jesus has several good preaching points in it.

Simeon It was just another ordinary day, at least it began that way. I awoke to the normal aches and pains of a man my age. I had seen 80 summers and winters come and go, each one a little faster than the one before. Though time seemed to go quicker, I seemed to be getting slower and slower, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Parental Rites

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 19, 2002

based on 7 ratings

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The infancy and early years of Jesus are covered in a small number of verses of Scripture. What is given though is significant. In Luke’s Gospel we find Mary and Joseph following the birth of Christ, setting an example of parental rites that ought to be i

Introduction: The infancy and early years of Jesus are covered in a small number of verses of Scripture. Not a great detail of information is afforded to us. What is given though is significant. In Luke’s Gospel we find Mary and Joseph following the birth of Christ, obediently following the law and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24, Luke 2:21-32

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

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