Sermons on The Manger: showing 31-45 of 5,188

The Way In A Manger

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Dec 13, 2007

A Christmas Salvation Message.

INTRODUCTION: A. GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MANKIND 1. God created man to have fellowship with Him 2. God created man to have relationship with Him 3. But, Adam and Eve failed in the garden. 4. It’s called the fall of man. B. SIN ENTERED INTO MANKIND 1. Sin sent man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Majesty In A Manger

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

The child in the manger was no mere child. In this sermon we investigate all the Jesus is.

A. Most of you are aware that the date for Christ’s birth remains a mystery and that December 25th was in ancient times a Roman holiday to celebrate the passing of the winter solstice and the lengthening of the days which would lead to spring and summer. 1. Many centuries ago this date was chosen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complacency Of The Manger

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 16, 2005

We can get complacent when driving the same route every day and become oblivious to the dangers - and Christians can become so used to the manger we get complacent with the meaning of it.

I heard the story once of a great Cherokee wood carver. He took logs and sat them on a stump outside his back door and sat in front of that log sometimes for hours just staring at it. Finally, he would pick up his carving tools and start carving the most beautiful of things out of the wood. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: *other

The Babe In The Manger

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 22, 2005

The Christ child represents a lot of figures in our world. That is one of the reasons that God, in his divine wisdom sent a baby into this world.

We have seen as the prophets foretold the Messiah would come. We see that Christ comes in the form of a child, a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. God in his wisdom saw this mere infant as representing mankind in so many ways. Let’s look at the ways God represents Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God In A Manger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2004

Christmas is not primarily about Jesus’ infancy. Christmas is primarily about Jesus’ deity. This sermon observes several truths which affirm Jesus’ deity.

Scripture The most common pattern for planning worship services in Christian churches throughout the centuries has been through the use of the Christian calendar. The Christian calendar, developed in antiquity, was the way in which churches worshiped up until the Reformation. After the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mission Of The Manger

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 19, 2003

The purpose of Christ’s coming is clearly laid out for us.

December 21, 2003 Hebrews 10:5-10 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; 6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. 7 Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Away In A Manger Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 4, 2006

What are the Biblical truths taught by this favorite Christmas carol?

Today, we are going to think on the Biblical message found in the .words of that wonderful Christmas carol, "Away In A Manger." A great deal of mystery has surrounded this familiar song of Christmas. One tradition has it that it was written by Martin Luther as a song to be sung to his children. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Away In A Manger

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005

Christmas Eve sermon; Develops the spiritual impact of the first Nativity by comparing the oldest nativity scene with a modern nativity scene.

Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1 - 20 Away in a manger The gospel lesson for the Feast of the Nativity shows us a scene that has become immortalized in Christian culture over the past 2,000 years. the nativity scene. Jesus is there in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Manager Is In The Manger

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2004

A sermon on how the LORD has to be the one who takes care of our redemption. It can’t be micro-managed by angels or men.

December 26, 2004 Isaiah 63:7-9 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us - yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. He said, "Surely they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

From The Manger To The Cross

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS

"FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS" LUKE 2:7 INTRODUCTION: WHILE IT IS NOT ALWAYS TURE, THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPES YOUR DIRECTION. AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO OTHERS SEEEM TO DICTATE FAILURE OR SUCCESS. WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Saviour Of The World Lay In A Manger Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

What is a manger? A manger is not a cattle-shed, as is often mistakenly held. The manger refers to a feeding box for animals. So, Jesus was NOT born in a manger!

Born in a manger? Many Christians feel that the Christmas season has arrived when they hear traditional songs—such as ‘Away in a manger’. There are songs in hundreds of languages that mention the manger—as in the words of a well-known Hindi song, ‘Charni mein tune janam liya, Yeshu’ (Jesus, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Mark 14:14, Acts 28:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Night Shepherds Became Missionaries

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

The first announcement of Christ 's birth was at night.

Text: Luke 2:7-18 INTRODUCTION A. The Hour of Ages. (1) History had been waiting for the hour of Christ 's birth. (2) The words of the prophets had been waiting fulfilment for centuries. (3) When Mary gave birth to Jesus, the long- awaited hour had arrived. B. Witness Called to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Another Manger

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

Angels' music, while sweet, was not designed to be a resting place for a baby's head. Since cribs are not found in stables, the only thing that could serve that purpose was something as simple as the feeding trough of the stable animals ... the manger.

The sun was setting over ancient Palestine, as it had done so many times before. The wife of the manger-maker walked to the back door of the little workshop in the back of the house, as she had done so many times before. She went there to tell her husband that the evening meal was ready. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christ Still In The Manger?

Contributed by Troy Mcgahan on Apr 30, 2015

While I am thankful that the world at large recognizes the birth of Christ there are many "Holiday Church attendee's" that leave Christ in the crib. He no longer is in the crib nor on the cross. He has victoriously overcome death hell and the grave.

Is Christ still in the Manger? Luke 2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is That Baby In A Manger?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 24, 2017

By looking at Isaiah's ancient prophecy, we get to know better who Jesus is: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Each title reveals more of Christ and how he can change our lives.

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Who is That Baby in a Manger? Did you know that, in the midst of the destruction of Hurricane Irma, babies were born? A woman in Coral Springs gave birth to a daughter on her bathroom floor, assisted by her mother until emergency workers arrived. A Miami woman gave birth just hours ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist