Sermons on Swaddling:

When Christ Was Born Shepherds Came

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 9, 2003

When Christ was born, he was not visited by nobility, but rather, those considered the most vile and lowly in the society of their day.

Luke 2 Christ Born of Mary The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (1) 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

News That Is Good For You

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 4, 2006

We have hope because of Christmas.

NEWS THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE Luke 2.8-20 S: Community C: A Hopeful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE HAVE HOPE BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2 five reasons why Christmas gives us hope. Type: Propositional The ____ reason we have hope ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 19, 2005

A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Sermon

Christmas Eve Service Luke 2:1-14 "Joseph" Sermon   2:1 ¶ In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. 4 And Joseph also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006

A sermon for Christmas time that focuses on the impact of Jesus’ birth. What would things be like if Jesus had not been born?

Introduction: A. Good morning! I’m so thankful to be here this morning to worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord! 1. If you are visiting with us this morning, we are so happy you are here, and we pray that you have a very uplifting experience with us today. 2. May God bless you with hope and joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

1. Our hope comes from the work of God. 2. Our hope comes from the wonder of God. 3. Our hope comes from the will of God.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23 2012 *People cannot make it without hope. A former instructor for the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Unit explained this in what he called “The Rule of Threes”: -“You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008

This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

“Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Advent The Coming Of Christ The Tiger

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

Sermon for Advent 4

Advent 4 Year C Preached 20 Dec 15 Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Luke 1:39-55 (The Magnificat) We are here at the last feast day in our march to the celebration of Christ’s nativity. We stand on the precipice of an event that literally reordered the entire creation, the coming of the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Born To Die, Born To Give Life

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 27, 2017

Most nativity scenes portray a cute scene of a happy little family, & friendly visitors. That's the way we like to think of it, but it's hardly realistic. When we pause at the manger with this image, we maybe forget that this infant was born to die.

Every year, at about this time, my dad has this tradition of getting out old home movies. A lot of families have a tradition of watching their favorite Christmas movie: “Home Alone,” or “Elf,” or “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” or what have you. But for my dad, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Christmas Message (It's Not Just A "story")

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2021

We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only hope for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. This is the REAL Story of Christmas

The Real Christmas Message* *I dislike the word "story" as in the Christmas "Story", as the word "story" gives a sense of fiction. CHRISTMAS IS A MESSAGE of TRUTH that needs to be told and heard around the world. Arranged by William Akehurst, HSWC We celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Message 2014

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 22, 2014

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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: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

God’s Messy Plan For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 21, 2024

Knowing how messy our world has gotten and would get. And despite knowing how messy our lives are. Jesus came and entered our mess to make us right. Jesus came to a messy world to get messy with us so that our lives could be less messy.

God’s Messy Plan for Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKbPoPIpNko Charlie Brown stopped at Lucy’s psychology booth for some advice about life. She said, “Life is like a deck chair, Charlie Brown. On the cruise ship of life, some people place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 53:5-6, Luke 2:1-7, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Come Home For Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 19, 2023

Just about everyone wants to go home for Christmas. Come Christmas time, we get this inner yearning to go back home. It’s as though we want to revisit our days of growing up. We want to go back to the place where all of our childhood memories were made.

Christmas Eve. Can you believe it? Today we come together to celebrate the day before the anticipated arrival of our Savior. Let’s start there with that well known story of the birth of Jesus. PRAYER Luke 2:1-20 – “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Have Yourself A Humble Little Christmas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Christmas is not meant to be the big parties the light the bells and whistles. Chrstimas started in a barn. Have a humbles Christmas and remember the real meaning Christmas

Luke 2:1-12 Have Yourself a Humble little Christmas Introduction A. How many people have their tree up yet? B. How many people have gotten there 4932 boxes out of there basement or attic C. Christmas is by far with not comparison the largest holiday we celebrate. D. Defiantly the most expensive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Three Things That Make An Oustanding Mother

Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 8, 2002

To motivate the hearer to seek the power of God to enable him/her to become a successful parent.

THREE THINGS THAT MAKE AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER Luke 2:1-7 TEXT: And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Miracle On Manger Street

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

This sermon explains the four aspects of the miracle of Christ’s birth: virgin, becoming human, being savior, and belief.

The Miracle on Manger Street Luke 2:7 Most of us are familiar with the old movie, “Miracle on 34th Street.” It is the story of how Santa Claus was defended in court in New York. It is a cute story of how lives were touched and changed by a little old man in a red suit. Well, the “Miracle on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist