Sermons on Luke 2:8-9:

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007

A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Shepherds

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 27, 2007

The Story and Application of the Birth of Jesus with the Shepherds as models of application

Lessons From The Shepherds Luke 2:1-20 * It was during the time when the Roman Empire had stretched her tentacles as far as possible to even absorb the country of Judah when Caesar Augustus decided to take a “census” of the people under his control. He wanted them counted, registered, and by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Place You Would Rather Be?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A Christmas Eve Sermon addressing those who would like to be someplace else.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is born this day. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Is there any place that you would rather be on Christmas Eve? I remember when I was growing up, Christmas Eve was always a night filled with joyous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Chrstmas - Disappointment & Joy

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 29, 2007

So often Christmas is a let down instead of full of joy - could it be because our focus is on us not Him?

There is a story told of a young lad who wrote a more unusual letter to Santa, not asking for this toy or that one but saying: ‘you didn’t bring me anything good last year or the year before. This is your last chance’! You know a bit like that boy we all know that often Christmas often can be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Methodist

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 2, 2008

A message preached the Sunday before Christmas.

INTRODUCTION A fresh look at a familiar passage. 1. THE ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 2:10-12 "the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Everything New Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Christmas sermon. The promise that God is making everything new is highlighted by the arrival of His Son to earth

Global Warming. They tell us we’re all doomed. They tell us that we’re destroying the planet. They tell us that the ice caps are going to melt, there are going to be terrible storms, polar bears will go extinct, and that poison ivy is going to grow bigger and more toxic. They also tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 4, 2008

The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. Joy is not found in gifts but in the Person, Jesus Christ.

Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 One of my favorite Christmas Carols is “Joy to the World, the Lord has come.” The message of Advent and the birth of Jesus are about joy. The angel announced to the shepherds: “I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior, yes, the Messiah the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Birth Announcements Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

The Birth Announcement to the Shepherds, is also an announcement to you and I.

Birth Announcements December 16, 2007 Luke 2:8-20 If you had to rate yourself in terms of how popular you are, how would you rate yourself? Would you be an 8 or 9, really popular and sought after? Or would you be a 4 or 5; people know you, but you’re not really popular, or are you in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

God invites the shepherds and not the town to come and see the new king.

Do you see what I see? Luke 2:8-20 Most of you will recall that during the last few weeks, we are looking at Christmas perspectives of some of the Biblical characters. Let me state that a Christmas perspective for most of our culture is something that awakens for only a month or two each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

How To Celebrate Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

How to celebrate Christmas

Sermon Scripture: Luke 2:120 How to Celebrate Christmas Introduction: During this season of shopping and entertaining, let’s remember why Christmas is celebrated in the first place. We decorate our homes, send out cards, visit friends, buy presents, and go caroling. Some celebrate a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Joy--4th Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

4th in Series about Advent/Christmas Series on Christmas gifts

What is the spiritual significance of Joseph and Mary traveling though "Galilee"? In Galilee stands the Sea of Galilee. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee six times during His walk as the Son of God. (Unger’s Bible Dictionary, map). In the same manner He turned the water of the six water pots of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Those Stinkin' Shepherds

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2008

Have you ever thought that the Wise Men got the short end of the stick? The shepherds were given specific instructions. Wise Men on their own!

Those Stinkin’ Shepherds They got the short end of the stick. It just wasn’t fair. They were supposed to be wise and would probably come a lot closer to figuring out the riddle than the shepherds could, but it still wasn’t fair. Why should they have to do all the research? Why did it it fall their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist