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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Presented At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 8, 2007
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    Tf what’s happened with his birth we also need God’s word to enlighten us, to fill out for us these events with the rich understanding of God’s plan for the world.

    One of the good things about Christmas is catching up with people you haven’t seen for a while, maybe even since last year. Well, this year I’ve had lots of conversations with people who want to know what’s happening about the merger with St Michael’s. They all want to know how things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Boy Jesus At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007
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    Jesus comes as the Son of God so he must be about his Father’s business.

    If you were here last week you’ll remember that we talked about two sets of words that filled out the basic historical record of Jesus birth: two sets of words that told us amazing news about this child who was born 2000 years ago. Jesus was not just a beautiful baby boy. He was the Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Crain avatar

    Don’t Miss Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007
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    This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

    Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007
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    The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

    LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2008
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    The days after Christmas shouldn’t be a let-down for us. They should be a launching point, a glorious beginning in our lives.

    Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What? Luke 2:36-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Looking beyond Christmas: In the Scripture today Jesus is 41 days old, and in vs. 22 His parents have taken Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Evaluating Our Growth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    Christians must regularly evaluate his growth.

    EVALUATING OUR GROWTH LUKE 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION The end of the year for some reasons is an interesting event in our lives. It creates a mixed feeling of excitement or loneliness for the future. It is exciting because we have another opportunity to start our lives and hopefully avoid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Parents, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer And Patience

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 27, 2007
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    A fairly short sermon asking the congregation to pray for parents, to praise God for Jesus, to be open to prophesy, to be regular in prayer and to be patient.

    Luke 2: 22 to 40 This is such a lovely all-age event in the life of Jesus. We’ve got a baby (Jesus 2:21), parents (Mary and Joseph 2:22), a man of faith (Simeon 2:25), and a very prayerful and faithful widow (Anna 2:36). The whole event is a reminder to us that children are a gift from God. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing Up

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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    These two verses provide a blueprint for each of us as we seek to move toward spiritual maturity, and become like Christ. Since we are disciples of Christ, and if we are ever to become like Christ, we will need to "grow up" in these basic areas.

    Growing Up Luke 2:40, 52 As we move away from the Christmas season, we move into the uncomfortable encounters with Christ. Both Christmas and the Resurrection Season are comfortable seasons. They are seasons that emphasize grace, God’s love, and His sacrifice. But as we move into the interlude, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Foster avatar

    101 Things To See Before You Die . . No:1 . . . . Series

    Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007
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    The title of this talk is 101 things to see before you die – well numbers 2 to 101 are up to you and you may or may not get the opportunity to see them in your lifetime. But the number one thing to see, is Jesus.

    Over the past few years the BBC have run a number of series called the 101 things before you die. 101 places to visit before you die, 101 things to do before you die and 101 things to eat before you die. What they do is get people to write in and suggest their favourite and then they put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mothering Sunday At Gaddesby

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008
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     | 8,746 views

    What can we as Christians learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus attitude to God

    Introduction Story: I came across a true story that happened during the Holocaust of the Second World War. Solomon Rosenberg, his wife and their 2 sons were arrested, together with his mother and father for the crime of being Jews. They were placed in a Nazi concentration camp. It was a labour ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Losing Jesus In A Worldly Crowd

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Aug 16, 2007
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     | 6,683 views

    MANY TODAY, HAVE LOST SIGHT OF JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD.3. MANY LOST PEOPLE WOULD GET SAVED IF THEY WOULD TURN LOOSE OF THE WORLDLY WAYS AND LET GOD HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. 4. MANY BACKSLIDERS WOULD COME BACK TO THE LORD IF THEY WOULD SUBMIT THEMSEL

    LOSING JESUS IN A WORLDLY CROWD 8/12/07 TEXT: LUKE 2: 3952 INTRODUCTION: WE FIND IN OUR TEXT, HOW JESUS AT THE AGE OF 12, HAD GONE WITH JOSEPH AND MARY TO THE PASSOVER FEAST IN JERUSALEM. AFTER A DAYS JOURNEY, THEY DISCOVERED HE WAS NOT WITH THEM. A GREAT MULTITUDE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary, Didn't You Know?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 22, 2007
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    Mothers are to be the Keepers and the Conveyors of truth!

    Mary, Didn’t You Know? Luke 2:41-52 Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) Here’s how several elementary school students answered the following questions about moms: Why did God make mothers? • She’s the only one who knows where the Scotch tape is. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Issues That Should Be Settled By Age Twelve!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 13, 2006
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     | 3,484 views

    Challenging families to start early preparing children for Christian Service.

    DATE Sept 2006 ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE SETTLED BY AGE 12!! Luke 2:40-42. Lu 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Normal And Yet Not Quite

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
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    This message suggests Christmas is not over on December 25th.

    Lk. 2:21-40 “Normal and Yet Not Quite” Have you taken your Christmas decorations down yet? Have you taken the ornaments off the tree and the lights and put everything back into storage for another year? Is Christmas already over for you? As Christians, we may need to be reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Fernando Ocampo avatar

    La Familia Cristiana Llamada A Ser Luz En El Mundo Series

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Aug 2, 2005
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    Una de las funciones primordiales de la familia es la formación de personas autónomas e independientes sin perder de vista el aspecto fundamental que sostiene a la familia: las relaciones.

    Tópico # 3 LA FAMILIA Y LA FORMACIÓN DE LOS HIJOS Lucas 2:21-40 Introducción: La relación familiar es un proceso constructivo. Cualquiera que sea su estructura, ya sea padre, madre e hijos, madre o padre cabeza de familia o hijos solos, la familia no es una entidad aislada del contexto que la ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist