Christmas

Gospel: John 1:1-14 (Christmas: Series A)

12/17/22

13 mins

By Peter Nafzger

The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series C)

12/19/21

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Luke does not say much else about Anna, especially in comparison to Simeon. But the fact that he mentions her suggests she has something to teach your hearers today.
Gospel: Luke 2:40-52 (Christmas 2: Series B)

12/27/20

10 mins

By Peter Nafzger

We begin in ignorance and we end in ignorance. But, in the midst of our ignorance, Jesus is walking with us.
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series B)

12/20/20

11 mins

By Peter Nafzger

As Simeon sang, you might lead your hearers in a song of defiant and hopeful confidence to close out a year characterized by death and despair.
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 (Christmas 1: Series A)

12/23/19

8 mins

By Peter Nafzger

On the other side of Christmas, we find (1) senseless suffering and (2) unstoppable salvation. A sermon on these verses should be honest about both.
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

12/16/19

9 mins

By Peter Nafzger

Unlike Luke, who provides most of the parts for the children’s program (the shepherds, the angel hosts, the innkeeper, and the animals), Matthew’s version is rated “M” for mature.
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series C)

12/23/18

12 mins

By Peter Nafzger

But here we are again on the other side of a Christmas celebration. This inevitably involves a sense of let-down, even for preachers (Warning: Do not check the attendance numbers this coming Sunday). If Christmas is as significant as we say, it is worth reflecting with your hearers on what comes next. What is on the other side of Christmas?

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Gospel: John 1:1-14 (Christmas: Series A)

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series C)

Gospel: Luke 2:40-52 (Christmas 2: Series B)

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series B)

Gospel: Matthew 2:13-23 (Christmas 1: Series A)

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25 (Advent 4: Series A)

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series C)

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