Sermons on anna and simeon:

Waiting For Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020

A final look at the Characters in the first Christmas story. Today we look at Simeon!

Simeon - Waiting for Jesus Luke 2:21-35 December 27, 2020 Have you ever heard about a famous person who was coming to town and you wanted to get their autograph. Maybe if it was an athlete, you put on their jersey and you hoped to see them in real life. Then you have to wait and wait in line to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Savior Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Savior of the World

Introduction: God Is Love A farmer placed a weather vane inscribed with the words “God is love” on top of his barn. One day a traveler stopped by the farm and watched the weather vane moving with the breeze. Then, with a smirk on his face, he asked, “Do you mean to say that your God is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can We See What Simeon Saw?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 18, 2010

Can we see Christmas thru new eyes this Christmas?

A pastor, an avid golfer, was once taking part in a local tournament. As he was preparing to tee off, the organizer of the tournament approached him and pointed to the dark, threatening storm clouds which were gathering. "Preacher," the organizer said, "I trust you’ll see to it that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

How Simeon Had Peace At His Death Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 17, 2021

This sermon focuses on the interesting comment that Simeon makes that, having seen the Messiah, he is now ready to die in peace. What would it take for us to die in peace?

READY TO GO? What would make you say, “Now I can die in peace”? - I ask this question in the half-joking way that we usually use this phrase. Someone meets their sports hero and then says, “Now I can die in peace.” Some teen girls go see Shawn Mendes in concert and leave saying, “Now I can die ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Salvation

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

The "sounds of salvation" are the sounds of "earth groaning in expectation" for Christ’s return.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us our Hope that even nature sings about. Creeeeeeeeeek…..bang! Buzzzz………….crack…….bang! Whiirrrrrr…… Brothers and Sisters in Christ. “We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For The Christmas Promises

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 23, 2008

Everyone waits for Christmas. Christmas is the promise of gifts. In Simeon and Anna we see that finally the Christmas promise has arrived. The silence is over in these latter days God has spoken to us in His Son.

Intro: It has been 400 years since the Word of the Lord came to the prophets of Israel. Finally the still small voice whispers grace to those that will hear. In the 400 years of Gods silence Rome has risen to power and controls the Promised Land. A remnant of the people of Israel are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2022

This overlooked portion of the trial of Jesus reveals a deep lesson on power.

- Talk about how this is the forgotten part of the trial, as well as the overall pieces of the trial. - There are basically three pieces to the religious trial and three pieces to the civil trial: 1. Religious trial. a. Here before Annas. b. Before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:57-68; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation With God

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Three aspects of the Lord’s faithfulness during this season of Judah’s existence.

A. Opening illustration: tell a made-up story about a woman who lost her husband, and was angry with God B. Background to passage: After highlighting Judah’s unfaithfulness in several ways, the Lord answers another charge against him by the people. In v. 17 they ask the question, where is the God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Christmas was only the beginning, just as Easter, too, was only a beginning. We’re simply not done yet. The final chapter hasn’t been written.

‘Tis the day after Christmas; now what do we do? Tomorrow it’s back to the rat race. What’s new? We’ll box up the manger and throw out the tree. And next year we’ll do it again. Wait and see! There’s some change, but mostly each year seems the same. How long has it been since the baby first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Revelation 21:1-5, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Spirit & Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 12, 2023

At Christmas, we think about the shepherds, the Magi, the trip of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, and the murderous plots of King Herod, but we overlook all HE, the Holy Spirit, does.

THE HOLY SPIRIT & CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggies moved to a northern Canadian island. At Christmas they boarded a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. 2. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 28, 2011

Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy; "Worship Fully"

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: WORSHIP* Luke 2:22-38 Big Idea: Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy, Worship Fully Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 23; Psalm 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 1:12 INTRO: So we begin our Advent journey today. You know by now that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Gifts From A Child - Pt 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

In addition to priorities and purpose, children, and especially the Christ child, gives us passion and perspective.

Last week we started this two part series with the suggestion that among the gifts that our kids give us are priorities and purpose. And we looked at the opening chapter of Luke’s gospel and into the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary and saw how their priorities and purposes changed when it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Story - Part 2 - Days 7-13 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 2 includes Days 7-13

DAY SEVEN Mary had left Nazareth in a hurry. Three months later she returned, obviously pregnant. Joseph didn’t want to marry this woman who was pregnant by another man. He decided to annul his betrothal. He didn’t want Mary to be killed for being pregnant outside of marriage, so he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Outline And Prophecies

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020

Where can I find the pieces to build the Christmas story and the prophecies associated with it? Right Here!

The CHRISTMAS OUTLINE Angel Brings News to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary Visited Elisabeth Luke 1:39-45 Mary Praised the Lord. Luke 1:46-55 Mary Returned Home Luke 1:56 News for Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Birth of Jesus Luke ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Jeremiah 31:15, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist