Sermons about Shepherds Christmas

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

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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

What We Can Learn From The Shepherds This Christmas Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017

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These shepherds were out in th efields one night when the angel of the Lord appreared to them to announce the birth of the Savior. Let us learn from them.

We have been learning many things from the important characters of the first Christmas story. It was interesting to see how they received the news regarding the coming of Christ the Messiah in their lives. In all these things, we see the hand of God at work making sure that they understood that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Eve Service - God’s Christmas Card

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2024

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God sends to this earth a Christmas card with the same pictures He has sent every year since that first Christmas. It is a picture designed to bring hope and peace to all who will embrace it. It is the picture of Jesus’s birth.

Christmas Eve Service God’s Christmas Card Once again, it’s time for Christmas, and one of the things most people do is send Christmas cards via e-mail or regular mail to family and friends. And these cards usually center around Jesus in the manger scene, and the angel’s proclamation of “Peace on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Awe Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 5, 2010

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Recapturing the Awe of Christmas through looking at the shepherds and how great of news the message of the Angels is

The Faces of Christmas The Face of Awe – The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 Video - Charlie Brown Christmas – Linus Explains Christmas Slide after video Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown and forget about what Christmas is all about? It isn’t all that hard to do, even for Christians. I mean, there are so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unafraid - There’s Good News For Everyone! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

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Christmas sermon - in series. This is a look at the Shepherds and the reason to "fear not" at Christmas!

(Video - Skit guys - shepherd - First Christmas - 2:02) Intro: All people. That means you too. Here at CCC, we want it to be very clear that we believe God has good news for all people. If you read or watch what’s usually referred to as “news,” I’ll bet you’re with me when I say we could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four "M's” Of Christmas Part 3 - The Mandate

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 27, 2008

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Last of this Christmas series, this one about non-believers imitating the shepherds by checking out the message of the angels, and believers imitating the shepherds by spreading the word about Jesus.

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 3 - The Mandate Luke 2:8-20 December 28, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction It’s now the Sunday after Christmas, and I had originally intended to give this message last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News Everybody!

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

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A Christmas sermon based on the angels announcement to the shepherds.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 19, 2004 "Good News, Everybody!" Luke 2:8-20 [TITLE SLIDE] Let’s start off this morning with a little bit of audience participation. If you’ve ever attended church camp as either a camper or faculty member----please raise your hand. Okay, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If God Gave You A Witness Like He Did The Shepherds

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002

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This sermon asks the question "What if God gave you a witness like He did the Shepherds?" What if He let you witness something as powerful as the birth of the Son of God?

. (1) Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Daily News: The Shepherds Special Report #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

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What does it really mean that Jesus was born? That everything has changed.

We gather to celebrate the culmination of our four week trek. A season in the Christian year we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition from being a nation at war with one another, to a country looking for its soul. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shepherd Preaches About Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 21, 2012

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A short talk for our 2012 Christingle Services where we get to share Jesus with about 700 people, many of whom are not sure about their faith. This short talk is given by a Shepherd, telling what happened when the angel spoke to him.

Q: What is a shepherd’s favourite karate move? A: The Lamb Chop! Q: When a male sheep opens the door of the sheep pen for his favourite lady sheep what does he say? A: After ewe! Q: What do sheep like to play at a casino? A: Woolette! Q: Why did the ram jump off the cliff? A: Because he didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Shepherds (We) Are Invited To Go Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2015

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What better time than Christmas to rejoice and proclaim what God has done? The shepherds saw and went ... so what are you and I waiting for? Can't we tell others what we've seen as well?

Sermon 4 The shepherds (we) are invited to go Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: It is the love we should show others for the God that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eighty Miles To Christmas

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 9, 2012

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A different spin on meaning of Christmas and the lessons learned on the road from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

“Eighty Miles To Christmas” "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Gotta See This

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007

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An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Real Christmas Inn

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 24, 2007

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Was Jesus born in a wooden stable surrounded by wisemen and shepherds? Check out this study for the real facts of the first Christmas and how to help your holiday be more merry.

Luke 2:1-7 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reason Enough

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Jan 8, 2014

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The Christmas story from a shepherd's perspective.

“Another night going to sleep hungry. Why did I ever agree with my father that I would take the flock out this year?” he thought. He’d been away from his family for a long time, taking care of the sheep, making sure they had enough to eat, making sure they were protected, making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

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