Sermons on Shepherds Christmas:

Good News In An Unexpected Place Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

In this message, we will see how the birth announcement of the King of Kings wasn’t delivered to the rich or royal, but it was instead delivered in the least expected place. It was delivered to some lowly shepherds.

When people send out baby shower invitations, they primarily mail them to family and friends. I once saw a really funny movie, a comedy, where a couple sent out fake shower announcements when they weren’t really going to have a baby. They were in debt and needed some money to pay off their bills, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2021

1) Joy in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Joy in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Joy in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Joy in Witness (Luke 2:17-20

Luke 2:8-20. [8] 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 fear. [10] And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Happy Whomas

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 20, 2021

We had a all age service for the community. This sermon was written to focus on the reason we should be happy at Christmas.

The Grinch, written by Dr Zeus is a classic tale that many of you know. The movie is a firm favourite at Christmas. In it, there is a town called Whoville, where everyone is happy and joyful. It’s Christmas! And all the Whos are getting ready for a special celebration. Tonight I want to talk a ...read more

Where Is My "Great Joy"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2017

Starting from the angels promise of "good news of great joy," this sermon asks why Christians often don't see "great joy" in their lives.

WHERE IS IT? The angel promised that this was good news of great joy. - Luke 2:10. - This passage has been repeated frequently enough during Christmastime that sometimes lose sight of its truth and just treat it as a cliché. The angel meant what he said: this was a message of good news of great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Do Anything Exciting Anymore?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 26, 2018

The shepherds were excited to go see the baby Jesus. Have we lost our enthusiasm for what God is doing in the world?

COULDN'T WAIT: The shepherds were eager to go see what God was doing. - Luke 2:15-16. - Consider for a moment the eagerness, curiosity, and enthusiasm of the shepherds. They’re genuinely excited to go look into what God is doing. - They were deeply affected by the good news. - I want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2016

Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised.

Intro Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised. Goal Let’s understand that worldly importance is unimportant to God. He has very different values. Sermon Plan We will look at Luke 2:1-40, God’s guest list and peace on earth. Bethlehem Luke 2:1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Candle Of Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 11, 2015

The Candle of Joy is lit when we encounter Jesus and that encounter should change us!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • There are many reasons for one to be joyful during the Christmas holiday. I know it can be a buy time, but where one stays centered on the reason for the season, how can one help but be filled with joy. • If your Christmas season is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What If We Give Up?

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

“What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angelic Message

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 16, 2023

The angel that appeared to the shepherd told them exactly what they would see in "The City of David"

The Angelic Message Luke 2:8-11 Intro. Our text is verse 11 This has to be one of the most significant and powerful statements in all of the Bible. The angel appears and tells them The Glory of God appears Fear not (they were very (sore) afraid) The I bring good news of great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jul 21, 2003

Does God Still speak today? Absolutely! Here are some way of developing the art of listening.

TITLE: Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice 072103c TEXT: John 10:25-27 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. 2-3But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did The Angels Announce The Birth To Shepherds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2017

A message about the choice to proclaim the news of Christ's birth to the lowly shepherds. The sermon looks at how the shepherds were a foreshadowing of who the ministry of Jesus would focus on.

OF COURSE IT WAS SHEPHERDS: We act like this was an inevitable part of the story, but it wasn’t. - Luke 2:8-12. - The Christmas story is so familiar that we presume that each part had to happen that way. “Of course the shepherds heard from the angels. It had to be like that.” Only it didn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Cliffs Note Christmas Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

When we think about the Christmas account, people who are familiar with it like us, think about bright stars, angel choirs, filled hotels, stables, sleeping and startled shepherds, and wise men looking into the sky.

When we think about the Christmas account, people who are familiar with it like us, think about bright stars, angel choirs, filled hotels, stables, sleeping and startled shepherds, and wise men looking into the sky. That is how we think about the story. Details. Details. Details. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Go

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of socia

Let’s Go Luke 2:8-20 Today we are looking at the Christmas story through the eyes of the shepherds. The shepherds were a poorer social class (especially when compared to the magi), which shows the truth of the “great joy that will be for all the people” - regardless of social status. We too are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simply Christmas The 3 Journey's Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2022

Unexpected Journey’s are part of life – they happen – God is involved in them if you care to see Him

Video Transition: Simply Christmas Sermon: Simply Christmas (The 3 Journey’s, of the Christmas Story) Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7: Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Matthew 2:1-18: Journey from Bethlehem to Egypt Matthew 2:19-23: Journey from Egypt to Nazareth Psalm 23 Thesis: Unexpected Journey’s are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:1-18, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational