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Christmas/Nativity of Our Lord

Devotional

The Nativity of our Lord - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Psalm 96
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Stephen P. McCutchan
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Water From the Well: Lectionary Devotional For Cycle A

Drama

The Nativity of our Lord - A
John A. Tenbrook
John 1:1-14, Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-12, Psalm 98
excerpted from Thespian Theology : Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert F. Crowley
Luke 2:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Scenes : 57 Vignettes For Cycle A

Preaching

The Nativity of our Lord - A
Elizabeth Achtemeier
Isaiah 52:7-10
excerpted from Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Elizabeth Achtemeier
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Preaching and Reading the Old Testament Lessons: With an Eye to the New
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Carlos Wilton
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VIII, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series VII, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
James Evans
Stan Purdum
Carlos Wilton
Psalm 97
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
The Nativity of our Lord - A
James Evans
Stan Purdum
Carlos Wilton
Psalm 96
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
The Nativity of our Lord - A
James Evans
Stan Purdum
Carlos Wilton
Psalm 98
excerpted from Hear My Voice: Preaching The Lectionary Psalms for Cycles A, B, C
The Nativity of our Lord - A
E. Carver Mcgriff
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series VI, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John R. Brokhoff
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series IV
The Nativity of our Lord - A
George M. Bass
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series III, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Russell F. Anderson
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Series V, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Derl G. Keefer
C. Neil Strait
Luke 1:46b-55
excerpted from THE WESLEYAN PREACHING ANNUAL 2001--2002 :
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John R. Brokhoff
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Preaching Workbook : Cycle A, THIRD EDITION

Sermon

The Nativity of our Lord - A
Mark Wm. Radecke
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from God in Flesh Made Manifest: Cycle A Gospel Lesson Sermons For Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Paul E. Robinson
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Hope Beneath the Surface: Cycle A First Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John N. Brittain
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Readings : Series II, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Tony S. Everett
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series II, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Charles L. Aaron, Jr.
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from Sermons On The Gospel Readings : Series II, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Linda Schiphorst Mccoy
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from It's News To Me: Messages of Hope for Those Who Haven't Heard: Cycle A Gospel Sermons For Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Holy Email: Cycle A Second Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Stephen M. Crotts
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from A Long Time Coming: Cycle A First Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Timothy J. Smith
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Christmas Grace: Cycle A Second Lesson Sermons for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Frank Luchsinger
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Moving At The Speed Of Light : Second Lesson Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
R. Glen Miles
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Between Gloom and Glory: First Lesson Sermons For Advent/Christmas/Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert A. Beringer
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Something's Coming ... Something Great: Sermons For Advent, Christmas And Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John B. Jamison
Luke 2:1-14
excerpted from Time's Up!: Sermons For Advent, Christmas And Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Joe E. Pennel, Jr
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from FROM ANTICIPATION TO TRANSFIGURATION : Sermons For Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John T. Ball
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Sermons On The First Readings : Series I, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Susan R. Andrews
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from SERMONS ON THE GOSPEL READINGS : Series I, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Sermons On The Second Reading : Series I, Cycle A

Stories

The Nativity of our Lord - A
David E. Leininger
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit: Series VI, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Timothy J. Smith
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series II Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John E. Sumwalt
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from LECTIONARY STORIES : 40 Tellable Tales For Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter And Pentecost
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Constance Berg
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from LECTIONARY TALES FOR THE PULPIT : Series III, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Gregory L. Tolle
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit : Series IV, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
John E. Sumwalt
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Shining Moments : Visions Of The Holy In Ordinary Lives

Worship

The Nativity of our Lord - A
Thom M. Shuman
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), John 1:1-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart: Series VIII, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Thom M. Shuman
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart: Series VIII, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20), Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Psalm 96
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series III, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Psalm 96
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
H. Burnham Kirkland
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series VI, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), John 1:1-14, Psalm 98
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), Psalm 98
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20), Psalm 96
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Psalm 98
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Isaiah 52:7-10
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Psalm 96
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Isaiah 9:2-7
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
John 1:1-14
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert S. Jarboe
Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)
excerpted from More Services for the Advent Wreath: For Lectionary Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Aids: Series V, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Wayne H. Keller
Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series II, Cycle A Gospel Texts
The Nativity of our Lord - A
B. David Hostetter
Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm 98, Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12), John 1:1-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
B. David Hostetter
Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Dallas A. Brauninger
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from In the Beginning Was the Word: Scriptures For The Lectionary Speaking Choir, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Norman A. Beck
Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from Scripture Notes : For use with Common, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Lectionaries
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Paul A. Laughlin
Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series II
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Heth H. Corl
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Heth H. Corl
Hebrews 1:1-12, John 1:1-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Heth H. Corl
Isaiah 62:6-7, 10-12, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 52:7-10
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS :
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Paul A. Laughlin
Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm 98, John 1:1-14
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series II
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Beverly S. Bailey
Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
excerpted from Lectionary Worship Workbook: Series IV, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
Frank Ramirez
Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series VII, Cycle A
The Nativity of our Lord - A
B. David Hostetter
Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20
excerpted from LECTIONARY WORSHIP AIDS : Series III, Cycle A

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Sandra Herrmann
Merry Christmas! The midwinter festival has come, and it calls for parties, feasting and drinking and dancing and the exchange of gifts. Like all people in the northern hemisphere, we need light in the dark days of winter. The only problem with all of this is that the pressure to be joyful can send us spiraling in the exact opposite of mind sets.
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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus is born! A bright light has come into our world, so let us thank and praise God for his gift to us of Jesus, the Messiah.

Invitation to Confession:

Lord Jesus, we are thrilled by your birth, make us worthy to worship at your crib.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, we are thrilled by your birth, may we remember you in today's excitement.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, we are thrilled by your birth, be born in our hearts today.

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Lamar Massingill
John E. Sumwalt
Contents
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Taking His Joy unto Ourselves
Lamar Massingill
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)

Christmas would be incomplete without recognizing Incarnate Love's first fruit, which is joy. Johann Sebastian Bach recognized it when he, as an act of worship, composed "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring."

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John R. Brokhoff
THE LESSONS

Lesson 1: Isaiah 9:2--7 (C, RC); Isaiah 9:2--4, 6--7 (E)
Mark Wm. Radecke
Year after year, we are drawn to this night: This night with its carols, its candlelight, its communion, and the combined fragrance of pine, poinsettia and perfume. (Is that Passion or Poison you're wearing? Or maybe it's Polo!) The gentle poetry of Luke's story draws us, too.

Why is it that we are so drawn to this night, I wonder? There are, I suppose, as many answers as there are people in this room.
Charles L. Aaron, Jr.
It's not an easy life, I'll tell you that. I work my small farm during the day, but that doesn't bring in enough money. I have a family to support, taxes to pay -- oy, don't get me started on taxes -- so I need more than my farm brings in. I do the only other thing I know how to do. I hire myself out for the night shift watching other people's sheep. Tending sheep would not be my first choice, you understand. First, I have to stay awake all night. Then, there's counting the sheep to make sure one or two haven't wandered off. Thieves are always a problem.
Timothy J. Smith
There is a special feeling from being in church on Christmas Eve. For many of us it feels like coming home for Christmas. We come to hear the familiar story of Mary and Joseph making their way to the little town of Bethlehem. We hear once again of Baby Jesus born in stable. Soon after an unexpected encounter with angels, the shepherds head to the manger to see Jesus for themselves. Children have creatively acted out this story for generations complete with the wise men offering their gifts. Living Nativities complete with live animals are portrayed in church parking lots in many communities.
Frank Luchsinger
"The grace of God has appeared ... training us ... to await our blessed hope" (Titus 2:11-13), and oh, how we have waited! The air is filled with anticipation, the Holy Night has come. We each wait for different things: the lighting of candles, the singing of carols, loved ones returning home, feasting, and forgetting ferment, for the Prince of Peace is coming. We wait for delight in the eyes of someone we love as he or she opens that special gift. We wait in awe in the hope that one star's strong light lingers still and will lead us home to him who redeems us.
John B. Jamison
He stood on the steps and waved. He nodded to those cheering to him from below, and took a deep breath as if to soak up their praise.
Susan R. Andrews
At the risk of putting you to sleep, I'd like to ask each one of you to close your eyes. Right now, for just a minute. Please close your eyes. And now imagine with me. Imagine that you are holding a newborn baby. Imagine how this baby feels - skin touching skin, curves touching curves - harmonious heartbeats as life surges between you. Imagine the smell - the earthy sweetness of breath and body perfuming the air. Imagine the sound - the silent melody of sighing, stretching, settling. Right now, for just a minute, let your imagination go. Feel the baby. Smell the baby. Hear the baby.
Amy C. Schifrin
Martha Shonkwiler
Gathering
P: Born into this world,
C: born into our lives,
P: God made flesh.
C: O Emmanuel, we praise you now and forever. Amen.

Hymn Of Praise
O Come, All Ye Faithful or Jesus, What A Wonderful Child

Gospel Procession
Have the children (dressed as Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds) process and then read the gospel from the center of the congregation.

Intercessory Prayers
After each petition:
L: O God of love,
C: be born in us today.
Beverly S. Bailey
Hymns
O Sing A New Song To The Lord (PH216)
Angels From The Realms Of Glory (UM220, PH22, NCH126)
Born In The Night (PH30, NCH152)
Once In Royal David's City (PH49, UM250, NCH145)
The First Nowell (PH56, UM245, CBH199, NCH139)
On This Day Earth Shall Ring (UM248, PH46, CBH192)
What Child Is This? (UM219, PH53, CBH215, NCH148)
Silent Night (PH60, UM229, CBH193, PH134)
The Friendly Beasts (UM227, NCH138)
That Boy--Child Of Mary (PH55, UM241)
Frank Ramirez
Call To Worship (based on Isaiah 9:2-7)

One:
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light -

All:
Those who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shone.

Women:
You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

Men:
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders -

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Merry Christmas, boys and girls. (Show one of your signs). Do any of you know what this sign means? (Let them answer.) That's right, it means (provide answer). (Show another sign and ask what it means. Let them answer.) Very good. Signs are very important aren't they? They give us direction. They tell us what to do and what not to do. The Bible gives many signs also.

You all know the story about the shepherds on Christmas Eve. The shepherds were in the field watching their sheep. Suddenly an angel appeared to them. The Bible says that the shepherds
Leah Thompson
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all… (v. 11)

Good morning, boys and girls! How are you today? (allow answers) Who can tell me what today is? (allow answers) That's right -- it's finally here! Today is Christmas [Eve]! We have spent the whole season of Advent preparing for right now. The long preparation is finally over. Christmas is here!

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