Sermons on Luke 2:9-38:

"A Strange Way To Save The World" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

Jesus could have appeared in royalty as He deserved. Instead He was born in an obscure village in poverty stricken surroundings.

I once read of a little boy getting his haircut while his Father waited. It was Christmastime and the little boy was mesmerized by the Christmas Tree beautifully decorated in the Barber Shop. Looking at the lights on the tree he asked his Father “Daddy, why can’t we have a Christmas Tree in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D. Bolte on Jan 25, 2011

The Name of Jesus affects our entire life in Christ!

I looked online to find the top baby names of 2010. There are a lot of “top 100” lists of baby names --- but the problem is that they don’t agree with each other! Since there is no agreement, I compiled five names that are frequently seen at the top of the 2010 lists for our country: 5 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time To Be Rescued Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

This series is modified from Rick Warren's The Purpose of Christmas

A TIME TO BE RECONCILED LK 2:14 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Be Rescued Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

This series is modified from Rick Warren's The Purpose of Christmas

A TIME TO BE RESCUED. LK 2:11 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Be Festive Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Modified from Rick Warren's book, The Purpose of Christmas

THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A TIME TO BE FESTIVE! 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Beating The After Christmas Blues

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011

Even though Dec. 25 has come and gone, there is still a reason to celebrate and live life to the full! There is good news for us that is good news 365 days a year, 24/7! We are favored by God! He is for us not against us! And His love makes all the differ

Beating the After Christmas Blues Intro: Christmas can be such a whirlwind. There is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, parties to go to, family to see, Christmas programs, concerts, and who knows what else! Once it is all over and the tree and decorations all come down, some people can feel a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lightsabres And Beach Towels

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2011

700 teeangers at boarding school sit in an evening chapel service that they have not chosen to come to. This Candlemass sermon (with lots of props) seeks to present the Gospel to them

Today is sometimes called “Candlemass” This morning at mass at my own church, we had candles EVERYWHERE. It was a pyromaniacs dreams - On the altar, under the altar, behind the altar, on the window sills, in every spare space and in people’s hands - Candles. Why? It goes back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a world where there is no war, no fighting, no arguments, and no disputes of any kind? But God has a plan. God sent us a Prince of Peace.

This morning we look at Christmastime in terms of peace, and the “Prince of Peace” Himself. In our world today, man seeks to establish peace, yet whatever successes he might seem to achieve are never permanent. Instead of achieving peace, man continually lives with chaos, confusion, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Truth Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is a fresh look at the basic truth of Christmas and also teaches practical application of that truth.

The Truth of Christmas Luke 2:1-21 Over the years Christmas has become so commercialized that today I would like to re examine the Biblical truth about the birth of our savior a recent article I read on the CBS NEWS website said that Americans spend an average of 66 billion dollars on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Jesus is indeed the Messiah; God’s appointed savior to man.

Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Key verses, 10-11 Supplemental Passage: For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bold About Good News! Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we will consider the letter "N". Once again I considered many ideas for the letter "N" two of the obvious ones to me were the Names of Christ. Isaiah 9 gives a listing of five names given to Jesus in addition to the two we have already read. Bu

Boldness A-Z Bold about the "Good News" Luke 2: 8-20 Last week we were on the letter "M"m in our BHoldness study and it by God’s grace was a message about Christmas. We talked about how we should be bold concerning The Miracle of Christmas. The Virgin Birth of Jesus. The Virgin birth is important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

Christmas Story

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Luke 2:1-2:20 Christmas 2006 His name was William Spurling. He was big for his age, and he was a little slow mentally. But he was a good kid, and all the other kids in the 7th grade liked him. In the school play, he wanted to play a shepherd, but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Welcome The Child Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at how Mary and Joseph welcomed the Christ child into their lives and the implications for our lives and our Christmas

To Welcome the Child Luke 2:21-40 Norman Vincent Peale writes of spending Christmas in Africa with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was hesitant but his wife told him he would love every minute of it. And yet, as Christmas day approached he was troubled because everything Christmas was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Ordinary people, holy times and places

Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“a Way In A Manger”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God is still a "A Way Maker", He still a "Make Away" and He's still the Way, the Truth and the Light, to all things!

“A Way In A Manger” Luke 2:8-20 Intro. This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the arrival of the baby in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other