Sermons on Manger:

Christmas Spiritual Contrasts

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2017

A look at the spiritual reactions to the birth of the Christ.

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas contrasts It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best way to announce to the wonderful news. They have suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Baby Pictures Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christmas Eve wrap-up of a series looking at OT snapshots of Jesus

For a few weeks now at CCC we’ve been looking at different pictures of Jesus – not on FB or Snapchat, but places in the OT where God is giving a glimpse of Jesus, hundreds of years before He was born. Now comes Christmas! Finally, as the NT opens up, we see the very familiar picture of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016

As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Similarities In The Birth, Sacrifice And Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2015

Have you every noticed some of the similarities of the events that take place at Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and return? Not only are God's finger prints all over each event but it seems as if His power and majesty increases with each event!

Let's read a couple of Bible passages and see if we notice any similarities between the two. Luke 2:4-7 NIV (read from the Bible) “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Symbols Of Advent And The Reality Of Advent

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 5, 2022

In this sermon we walk through the symbols of Advent (candles and wreath) and point it all back to the reality of Advent which is Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Symbols of Advent and the Reality of Advent Text: Romans 5:1-11 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well, we’re getting closer to the day when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I hope you all have been thinking about that. Not just in a shallow way… you know… not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: A Star Is Born Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star is born! The Grand Finale The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story.

Opening Song— This is a Strange Way to Save the World https://youtu.be/iKYfzax-sNk Special: O Holy Night Pastor • Welcome • Scripture reading The Birth of Jesus Luke 2 1-5 About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Revelation 22:1-16, John 8:1-12, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Us - Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020

In Luke 2 we see some shepherds, some Jewish men and boys keeping watch over the sheep in their care. They got a shock and a powerful message of Joy!

“With Us” - Part 1 - JOY Steele Creek Church December 6, 2020 OUTLINE And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Other

Advent 1: Jesus The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon explores God's extraordinary work in the ordinary, focusing on the announcement, arrival, and assignment of Jesus as depicted in Luke 1:26-38.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing before you today, not as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler on this road we call faith. We gather here not because we have all the answers, but because we are all seekers, yearning to understand the mysteries of God's love and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Incarnation

The Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Emphasizes celebrating Christmas by manifesting God's love, as shown through Jesus Christ, and making love the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this warm gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here, let us remember that the Christmas season is not merely about the glittering lights, the festive decorations, or the beautifully wrapped gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Topics: Love, Christmas

The Day The Angels Wept

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 20, 2023

What must the angels have thought when the Lord they loved -- Jesus -- was announced as going down to be born as a lowly human? How must it have affected them when He was crucified?

THE DAY THE ANGELS WEPT Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, say our prayers with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2023

The final sermon in the Visionary View Sermon Series

Wholeness Unveiled: A Visionary View Culminated Introduction: Over the last 12 months we have been considering the theme Visionary View and the key verse that has underpinned the preaching has been Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 12:7, Revelation 1:8, Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 90:2, Romans 8:17, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 2:10-11, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suddenly: A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Advent reminds us of two realities: the joy of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of His second. Both are deeply tied to the theme of suddenly.

Suddenly: A Message of Hope December 1, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 Today, as we begin Advent, our focus is on hope—the hope that came suddenly on that first Christmas night and the hope we continue to carry as we await Christ’s return. Advent reminds us of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon – Advent Continues: Peace On Earth And Goodwill Towards Men

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2024

Our relationship to God is the most important of all relationships, and if we are not at peace with Him, we will never have peace in our hearts or be at peace with others. Good News, peace on earth!

Sermon – Advent Continues: Peace on Earth and Goodwill Towards Men Scripture Text: Luke 2:8-14 “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Romans 8:35-38, Philippians 4:11, John 14:27, Romans 5:8-10, Romans 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

I'll Be Home For Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2024

On that first Christmas it seems that no one was "home for Christmas" and yet Jesus was born to give us the promise a home with Him forever. What can that promise mean to us?

(Singing this acapella) “I'll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me. Please have snow and mistletoe and presents on the tree. Christmas Eve will find me where the lovelight gleams. I'll be home for Christmas if only in my dreams.” That Christmas song was written back in 1924, but it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2024

Jesus is the Son of Man who was to come!

INTRODUCTION - Daniel is the last message in our Hidden Hope series within Core 52. - As stated before, the entire Bible points to Jesus. In some pages, He jumps off the page at us, and in others, He is between the lines. - For those who lived in the Old Testament, Jesus was hidden between the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ