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What The Shepherds Saw

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 18, 2011

Little did the shepherds know the miracles that they would see that glorious night. Did they ever fully comprehend what it was that they saw? Do we?

What the Shepherds Saw Luke 2:1-18 That night was unlike any other in all of history. The shepherds had bedded down their sheep for the night and began their vigil guarding their sheep. I came imagine as they watched over their flocks that they gazed into the splendor of the starry sky thinking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Messy Christmas

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 26, 2013

The Christmas story encourages us with the truth that even though our lives and homes may be ‘messy’, Jesus delights to visit us and bring us hope, joy and peace.

A MESSY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SONG: Amy singing “O Holy Night.” OPENING: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Christmas can be a stressful time for people. • Stress = a force or a pressure that strains or deforms. • One of the things is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

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

Visitation: Jesus Is The Saviour Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 20, 2010

Jesus came into the world as the Saviour to reveal God’s glory and to bring us freedom from fear, the joy of salvation, and peace on earth.

THE VISITATION #2: JESUS IS THE SAVIOUR ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters • Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred. • Dear Santa, I’m not going to ask for a lot. Here’s my list: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Christmas Presentation

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 14, 2014

peace hope and joy

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

What The Shepherds Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 27, 2020

Sermon based on Luke 2:15-20 - Encourages the hearer to consider the example of the shepherds in their reaction & response to what the angel said to them regarding the coming of Christ into the world.

“WHAT THE SHEPHERDS SAID” Luke 2:15-20 FBCF – 12/27/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – At some point in the last few days, you’ve probably said or heard these words: “This one is for you.” You said those words as you gave a gift to someone. Or someone said that to you as you received a Christmas gift from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 21, 2006

Discovering the joy of Christmas.

THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 I. WHAT THEY SAW 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes It Christmas

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

If there was not a light hung, a decorated tree oe a single gift given would it still be Christmas? Does Christmas have to be limited to a single day in the year? Why do we often hear the expression I am not in the Christmas mood?

• If not one single light is hung, or a tree decorated, or a gift given would it be Christmas? • Does it hath to be Christmas only one day a year? • Why do we often hear the expression I am not I the Christmas spirit or it just does not feel like Christmas? What makes it Christmas? There would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

God keeps his promises both at the birth of Jesus, and in our lives today.

Luke 2:1-14 “Promise Fulfilled” INTRODUCTION The birth of a child is viewed in a variety of different ways by different people. Some people see it as a miracle. Others may understand birth to encapsulate life and the potential that all life holds. For many of those who gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

How To See A Star

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We are prone to miss out on the Star (Christ) if our hearts aren’t open to seeing him.

Title: How to See a Star Text: Luke 2:8-14 MP: Only the humble can see the amazing peace of Christ FCF: We are prone to miss out on the Star (Christ) if our hearts aren’t open to seeing him. Outline: Black Hole (How could you miss it?) My problem with the Gospel narratives: How could you miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good Gift/Perfect Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 4, 2007

A REAL CHRSTMAS CELEBRATION.

GOOD GIFT/PERFECT GIFT INTRO: CHRISTMAS TIME 1: DO YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS OR HAPPY HOLIDAYS? A) CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN UNDER ATTACK B) SECULAR SOCIETY SAYS IT IS WRONG TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. C) SOTRES DON’T HAVE CHRISTMAS SALES ANYMORE, THEY HAVE HOLIDAY SALES POINT: THERE ARE SOME THINGS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Other

Christmas In Code Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 25, 2016

Christmas didn't begin in Bethlehem.

Text: Luke 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. Christmas Is the Season of Wonders. (1) It holds the wonder of the Virgin Birth (Isa. 7:14). (2) It holds the wonder of the angels (to Mary, Joseph, and he shepherds). (3) It holds the wonder of the Incarnation (Phil. 2:5-7). B. Christmas Was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Visited By Shepherds Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the shepherds visiting the baby Jesus, and we should respond to Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Last week we examined the birth of Jesus. Today I want to look at what happened immediately following the birth of Jesus. Luke tells us that shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21, Luke 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Iq Test

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2013

Most of what people think they

Christmas I.Q. Test Instructions: Read and answer each question in the order it appears. When choices are given, read them carefully and select the best one. Put a “T” or an “F” in the blank on all True or False questions. Guessing is permitted; cheating is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Iq Test

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Dec 17, 2019

This will be interesting to see how much the world has entered our minds of this very important day.

THE CHRISTMAS IQ TEST 12-15-19 1. When did God plan Jesus to come to the earth? A. Genesis 1:1 B. Before Genesis 1:1 C. Genesis 1:15 D. Isaiah 7:14 E. After Adam and Eve sinned F. None of the Above 2. Joseph was originally from… A. Bethlehem B. Nazareth C. Hebron D. Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist