Sermons on Shepherds And Angels:

The Shepherds Vs. The Wise Men: The Report Goes Out To Working Men, Elites, And Political Leaders

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 14, 2022

The gospel is information we receive and then decide what we’re going to do with it. We read this map, these directions saying, you’re a sinner, you deserve hell, you will go there without Jesus, but here’s what you do, come to Jesus and receive Him as your savior...

Recently I received some information, a report that was very good. Chelsey, and Karen, and my mom, and others had gone out for the Stuff a Blue Goose event, for the first time at Meijer, and with the help of MSP they had raised over $1,000 in donations and 300 toys. That is what you would call good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well. This is Part 1.

This Easter at CityHOPE Church we are looking at the top ten reasons why Easter Jesus is better that Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more comfortable celebrating a baby in manger rather than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Luke 2:1-5, John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8, Matthew 26:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will God Do To The Blind?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2014

To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 42:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternal Love And Kindness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Verse 6 of Psalm 23 encapsulates the essence of our Shepherd's favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal presence. This verse is the cornerstone of the entire Psalm, highlighting the everlasting love and kindness of our Shepherd.

Tonight's message is titled "Goodness and Mercy," as we continue our series on "The Lord is My Shepherd." We come to verse six of the 23rd Psalm, which serves as the foundation for the entire psalm. This verse encapsulates the favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal nature of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: Sheep, Faithfulness, Forgiveness

Merry Christmas

Contributed by Steve Guglich on Dec 28, 2012

Merry Christmas! It's not just a greeting, it's a declaration! The same declaration made by the angel's on the night of Jesus' birth.

Merry Christmas Written by Steven A. Guglich Luke 2:8 – 2:14 (PowerPoint presentation is available by request) I love Christmas! It has always been my favorite time of the year! I love the decorations, the food, and of course the presents! What are some of your favorite things about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Glory To God In The Highest Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2014

The birth of Jesus Christ should motivate us to exalt and worship God, just as the angels sang, "Glory to God in the Highest."

Christmas: Glory to God in the Highest (Luke 2:1-20) (Note: Although the points in this sermon are similar to a previous sermon I composed, this version contains more newly-added Jewish roots material; the skeleton may be similar, but there is more meat on the bones!) 1. Admiring the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Miracle Of Christmas Is...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2013

not the prophecies of the OT, nor the angels announcing Jesus birth to the Shepeherds, nor the Wise Men follwing a start but the Incarnation

Sermon: The Incarnation TSJ, TSL, WSG and WSMM 2013 The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the prophecies foretelling Jesus’ birth, wonderful though they are. The greatest miracle of the Christmas story is NOT the angels telling the Shepherds of Jesus’ birth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Satan & His Demons

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 26, 2005

Recognizing the reality of the good angels, gives validation to the reality of the fallen angels. Yet, there are still those in our world today who are so caught up in the materialistic and secular culture that they deny any existence of a spiritual real

Satan and His Demons (Taken from Neil Anderson’s "Bondage breaker") Last week, I lead us through the reality of the spiritual world and those parts of the invisible creation. We focused on specific beings/creatures known as angels. The focus was upon the angels of God who remain faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles Don't Just Happen On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006

How do I experience miracles in my life? How do I open my life up to the miraculous? A look at the angel’s visit to Mary and how she responded to news of her impossible pregnancy.

“A Reel Look At Christmas” Miracles Don’t Just Happen On 34th St. Luke 1:26-38 Intro- How we become cynical and skeptical DVD Scene-50 Yard Line How do I experience miracles in my life? How do I open my life up to the miraculous? Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon: The Thresher Gone Thrasher Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a cowardly hero forced into hiding by organized crime, an angel that is more than an angel, strange fleece ware, a bad dream, being outnumbered 450 to one, and smashed pottery. This is how it happened.

Gideon: The Thresher Gone Thrasher (Judges 6:1-7:25) 1. My sister didn’t do as well on her driver’s-ed test as she’d hoped. It might have had something to do with how she completed this sentence: “When the ______ is dead, the car won’t start.” She wrote: “Driver.” Nathan Hellman, Brooklyn, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John The Cactus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023

The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 7:17-23, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 7, 2005

We can discover the wonder of God when we do as the shepherds did so long ago.

Discover the Wonder Luke 2:8-20 (NLT) That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, 10 but the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph - A Righteous Man

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2013

Who are angels and what is their role. Three times an agel of the Lord appeared and significantly altered the life of Joseph and Mary.

WSMM 22-12-2013 The Christmas Story Dr. Billy Graham relates a story in his book "God's Secret Agents" about missionary John Paton and his wife in The New Hebrides. It is said that one night they were surrounded by hostile natives who wanted to kill them. They prayed through the night for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Johns Christmas Story

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2020

Johns Christmas story is different than Matthews and Luke's we find John share Jesus is LIght, Word, Life to humanity.

Johns Christmas Story John 1:1-18 1. Christmas is over but not Christ Mass • Hearts are broken the holidays are fun because of the gatherings the dinners the cakes the cookies the gifts the lights the spectacular, but some are relieved its over. • Now even our lectionary calendar calls the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist