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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Candlemas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,494 views

    The Perseverence, the Perception and Prophetic Message of Simeon

    Bale 03-02-02 Candlemas Lk: 2:22-40 The perseverance of Simeon Story: On 12th February 1809 a baby boy was born in a one-room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm in Kentucky. He grew up to be a man of rugged determination. And although he had less than a year of formal education, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Praise And Proclaim

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    When Anna sees Jesus, she praises and proclaims the Messiah.

    A novel, a movie, a television show, each has a cast of major characters and minor characters. Often the mark of a good story is a strong supporting cast, where the minor characters make an important contribution to the overall plot. For example, think back to The Beverly Hillbillies. Now, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Left-Overs

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas

    1st Sun. after Christmas Luke 2:25-40 "Left - Overs" "An Indian chief was disturbed about how lazy his braves had been during the hunting season, so he called all the tribe together and announced, "I’ve got good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Family, The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,175 views

    “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16.

    Theme: The Family, the Future of the Church Text: 1 Sam.2:18-20, 26; Col. 3:12-17; Lk.2:41-52 The celebrations ushering in the New Year tomorrow will, in effect, bring the Christmas celebrations to an end. We cannot, however, afford to forget the good news of Christ’s birth. His birth, sinless ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

    >>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 4,906 views

    The Joy of Christmas

    GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY Luke 2:1-52 Introduction: A BIBLICAL VIEW OF JOY A. Psalm 16:11 - "In Your presence is fullness of JOY..." B. Psalm 51:12 - "Restore to me the JOY of your salvation" C. Jeremiah 15:16 - "Your Words ..were my JOY and my heart’s delight" D. Luke 15:7 - "There is more JOY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,067 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 16,670 views

    Characteristics taken from the life of Anna and Simeon that are important today.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 4 “The Waiting Game” Luke 2:21-38 The events recorded in the second half of Luke, chapter two are important, they have to be important because they are the only events from the infancy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.

    Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,138 views

    How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

    A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Presented To The Lord

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

    I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Errol Joseph avatar

    How To Age With Grace

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 14,242 views

    Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

    DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byrene Haney avatar

    When Will You Be Content To Die?

    Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    At what point in your life are you ready to let go and meet your Savior?

    When will you be content to die? This is a strange theme the Sunday after Christmas. Who wants to talk about dying, the day after Christmas or any day for that matter? And to answer the question when will you be content to die? When I asked this question around home and the office the response ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joe Harding avatar

    He Showed Up: So What?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

    HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

    SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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