CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

 

The Christmas Miracle – Visitation of the Shepherds – Luke 2:15-20

 

Intro:  This morning we will look at the visitation of the shepherds to baby Jesus. 

 

1. The shepherds had just been visited by angels announcing the birth of Jesus and so they headed to Jerusalem and found everything just as the angel had said.  They spread the word about all the things they had seen and heard.  All who heard were amazed and Mary treasured all these things in her heart.

 

 

1. Tell the story of where is the child?
2. There are three lessons we can learn this morning from this story.

 

 

2. We learn that God is always honoring and fulfilling His word.

 

1. Isaiah 7:14 and Isaiah 9:6 and Micah 5:2
2. Isaiah 55:11, that the word will not return void, it accomplishes God’s desire and purpose.

 

3. God wants all men to praise and glory Him.  Inside of us we are wire to praise and worship.  If we do not worship God we will work something else.

 

1. I want to give a couple short thoughts on this subject.  First we know that worship is an attitude of the heart expressed. 
2. Worship though is more than a song service, revival meetings, or special feelings.
3. Here is a small story about worship.

 

4. He wants us to be witnesses to all that He has done.

 

1. This is what the shepherds did and the people marveled.  Matt 28:19 and Mark 16:15-18.
2. Talk about what Paul said in 1 Cor 11:23.

THE CHRISDTMAS MIRACLE

 

The Christmas Miracle – Visitation of the Shepherds – Luke 2:15-20

 

Intro:  This morning we will look at the visitation of the shepherds to baby Jesus. 

 

1. The shepherds had just been visited by angels announcing the birth of Jesus and so they headed to Jerusalem and found everything just as the angel had said.  They spread the word about all the things they had seen and heard.  All who heard were amazed and Mary treasured all these things in her heart.

 

 

1. Tell the story of where is the child?
2. There are three lessons we can learn this morning from this story.

 

 

2. We learn that God is always honoring and fulfilling His word.

 

1. Isaiah 7:14 and Isaiah 9:6 and Micah 5:2
2. Isaiah 55:11, that the word will not return void, it accomplishes God’s desire and purpose.

 

3. God wants all men to praise and glory Him.  Inside of us we are wire to praise and worship.  If we do not worship God we will work something else.

 

1. I want to give a couple short thoughts on this subject.  First we know that worship is an attitude of the heart expressed. 
2. Worship though is more than a song service, revival meetings, or special feelings.
3. Here is a small story about worship.

 

4. He wants us to be witnesses to all that He has done.

 

1. This is what the shepherds did and the people marveled.  Matt 28:19 and Mark 16:15-18.
2. Talk about what Paul said in 1 Cor 11:23.

QUOTES FOR JUNE 8, 2026

 

THE COMING VICTORY

 

The Coming Victory

 

 

1.    We have been shown a mystery.  We will not all die but we shall be changed.  Vs 51

 

2.    This change in a flash of time, a twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet. Vs 52

 

3.    When this happens the dead will be raised imperishable and those alive then shall be changed.  Vs 52

 

4.    The corruptible or imperishable will be clothed in incorruption and be imperishable.  The mortal will put on immortality.  We will have a body like Jesus made up of flesh and bones.  Vs 53

 

5.    When this happens a powerful statement comes into effect.  Death has been swallowed up in victory.  It has no sting or victory.  Vs 54-55

 

6.    Sin and the law brought about death.  God has given us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Vs 56

 

7.    Four Exhortations or applications from this passage.

 

a.    Stand firm.

b.    Let nothing move you.

c.     Always give yourself to the work of the Lord.

d.    Your labor in the Lord will not be in vain.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST

 

The Cross of Christ

 

An Instrument of Death.                    Mt 27:32, Jn 19:17, Phil 2:8, Heb 12:2

 

The Doctrine of the Cross!

 

Preached                                                                                 1 Cor 1:17

Gloried in.                                                                               Gal 6:14

Reconciliation through.                                                          Eph 2:16

Enemies of.                                                                             Phil 3:18

Peace made by.                                                                      Col 1:20

Old Testament ordinances abolished by.                              Col 2:14

 

Seven Scriptural Witnesses of Christ.

 

 

John the Baptist.                                                                    Jn 1:34

The Works of Christ.                                                               Jn 5:36

The Father.                                                                             Jn 5:37

The Old Testament.                                                                Jn 5:39

Jesus Christ Himself.                                                               Jn 8:14

The Holy Spirit.                                                                       Jn 15:26

The believers.                                                                         Jn 15:27

 

 

CROWNS GIVEN BY GOD

 

The Crowns Given By God

 

The Crown of Life -  James 1:12

 

-        Crown given to those who are faithful unto death.  This crown is given to every believer who lives wholly for Christ.  They endure temptations, trials and sufferings.  They overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony.

 

The Crown Incorruptible  - 1 Cor 9:24-27

 

-        Given to those who are faithful unto the end.  It is not how you start that matters it is how your finish.

 

The Crown of Rejoicing – 1 Thess 2:19-20

 

-        This is commonly known as the soul winner’s crown.  It is given to those who either win or support those who win souls.

 

Crown of Righteousness – 2 Tim 4:5-8

 

-        It is a crown given for those who have looked forward to His       

     appearing.  Jesus is our soon coming King.  This is a motivation  

     for working for the Lord because we do not know the day or hour

     He will come.

 

Crown of Glory – 1 Pet 5:2-4

 

-        This is a crown to the faithful pastor, elder or church leader. 

 

 

 

 

QUOTES FOR JUNE 7, 2026