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When Simeon looked into the face of Jesus he saw the hope of the World
We all know the words; we’ve heard them over and over again. If you close your eyes, you can almost picture the. The Old Testament words that are read each year during Advent. The words of Isaiah, Micah and David which relate to the coming Messiah. They are repeated in sermons and songs and printed ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:23-35
Denomination: Wesleyan
We feel stuck in responsibilities, trying to maintain something just because we’ve inherited it, and are tempted to think of leadership as image. In a relationship to Christ, responsibility is transformed into freedom.
He was tired to the bone, but rose to go trim the wicks and boost the light again. How many times had he been to these lamps tonight? How many times had he wanted just to give it up and go to bed? How many times had he hoped that some magic answer would swoop in his open window and land on his ...read more
Scripture: John 18:12-32
Denomination: Baptist
A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.
Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-38
Denomination: Foursquare
Through prayer, we can be sure to be where we need to be when we need to be there in order to be in on what God is doing.
We’ve noticed how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are an example of what needs to be true of us if we’re going to be in on what God is doing in our day. We’ve looked at the importance of the Word-filled life, as we considered Joseph and Mary. Then we thought ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-40
Anna was a prophetess that received insight not available to others.
A. INTRODUCTION “Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years. Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:36-38
A study of Simeon and the fact that Jesus was the answer to some of his questions.
Luke 2:25- 40 – 4 Questions from Simeon … I want to ask everyone here how patient they are. Come on does anyone here like waiting for things? If you were to put yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being so impatient that you don’t even know what the word patience means to 10 not having a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-40
Simeon says, "My eyes have seen your salvation." Could that be true today too?
A COMMON ANSWER ABOUT BEING SAVED: “I hope so.” - Often when you ask someone if they are going to heaven, they will answer, “I hope so.” - Or you might ask someone if they’re saved and they’ll reply, “I think so.” - [Maybe share those two as more developed stories.] - Maybe you’re in that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-30
The last of Luke's four songs celebrating the incarnation of Christ is the Song of Simeon. The righteous priest long anticipated the birth of the one who would bring salvation to the Jews and to the whole world.
Introduction Well, I was really thinking about another carol for all of us to sing together this morning but I thought maybe I would give you a break. The only reason is because I want your voices rested so you can join us for caroling at the Golden Living Center and Bristol Manor after church ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-32
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.
TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more
The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday
The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-38
Simeon and Anna see the Messiah—a fulfillment of God’s promise to them. They are now able to depart in peace.
Luke 2:21-38. "Fulfillment of a Promise" INTRODUCTION During the Advent and Christmas Seasons, we have had many messengers and models to encourage and direct us on our walk of faith. The prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel spoke to us in the Hebrew Scriptures. We have also heard from two angels, ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
The readings of Simeon and Anna speak of Jesus being presented in the temple as a child. Each character are examples of patience and perseverance.
Patience and Perseverance Epiphany 4 Candlemas When I was a kid, my least favorite Church service of the year occurred on Super Bowl Sunday. You see, I grew up in a pastor's home, and my grandfather's church had a Sunday night service every week. I wanted to watch the Super Bowl instead of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40
Denomination: Episcopal
This sermon explores how Simeon's spiritual sensitivity, scriptural satisfaction, and sight of salvation demonstrate the importance of knowing and centering our lives around God.
Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a wonderful day and I am thrilled to be standing before you, not because of the pulpit, but because of the privilege to share the Word of God with you. It's a blessing to be part of this family, a privilege to be part of this body, and an honor to be part of ...read more
Topics: Simeon
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
Denomination: Anglican
The Birth of Christ compelled Anna to tell others about the coming Messiah and God's promises; it can do the same for us.
Please rate! Thank You! The Birth of Christ Motivates Us Luke 2:36-38 Introduction: When Herod was king of Judea, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee to announce to a virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, that a child would be born to her. The angel Gabriel ...read more
Denomination: Bible Church
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