Sermons on Lucas 2:26:

Be A Blessing (At Christmas)

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to take a walk or enjoy the fresh air. Each holiday reminds us of lost loved ones... of blessings that seem to have become curses... that haunt instead of hope.

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most, but for some it ends up being a sad and stressful season. Many are without friends, family, or money searching for joy. Long nights and shorter days seem to loom over spirits like a dark blanket. The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

While The World Slept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

Alerted that something was happening by the words of an angelic host, the shepherds hurry to see their savior. While everyone else slept, the shepherds beheld the powerful work of God. Like the shepherds, Christians, with the eyes fo faith, see God's pres

Luke 2:15-21 “While the World Slept” INTRODUCTION Before the advent of Facebook, a couple would announce the birth of their child by sending small “It’s a boy!” “It’s a girl!” cards to their friends and family. The couple didn’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For The Messiah

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 28, 2012

Just as Simeon awoke every morning asking, "Is this the day that I will see the Messiah?" we should live every day looking for Jesus to return.

LOOKING FOR THE MESSIAH Text: Luke 2:21 – 40 Show powerpoint of Tonya’s baby ultrasound. Let me introduce you to the newest Campbell child. Although a name hasn’t been decided yet, Remy, Hadley, and Hannah are among the possibilities. We know that she is a girl, even though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

To Welcome The Child Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at how Mary and Joseph welcomed the Christ child into their lives and the implications for our lives and our Christmas

To Welcome the Child Luke 2:21-40 Norman Vincent Peale writes of spending Christmas in Africa with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was hesitant but his wife told him he would love every minute of it. And yet, as Christmas day approached he was troubled because everything Christmas was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Song Of Simeon, At Christmas?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2014

Even in Advent, the song of Simeon, does not appear as being festive; but it is necessary in the build-up to meet with Jesus; and I will warn you just now, it pushes our faith to the limit; but it does provide relieve.

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the children this morning will be retiring to the hall to make our Advent wreath and they will bring it into the service after the Intercessions so that the first candle can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

What Could You Do For God That He And Everybody Would Like?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

If you could ask God for anything in world, what would you ask, and if you got that thing, would it cause a conflict with someone else. Then ask, what you could give God that he would like you to do, that would suit you both; that then is your calling!

Word Count: 2610 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th December 2012 by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: If you could ask God for anything in world, what would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

The Light Of Redemption

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Feb 5, 2014

Presentation of Our Lord - Anna meets Mary and Joseph and speaks about the redemption of Jerusalem. What does it mean to say that Jesus is our Redeemer?

Sin – it sneaks up on us and reminds us of our need for redemption! A baker in a little country town bought the butter he used from a nearby farmer. One day he suspected that the bricks of butter were not full pounds, and for several days he weighed them. He was right. They were less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big Story: Nunc Dimittis Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

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

A New Year

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014

God has made it possible for us to change, not by making a New Year's resolution but by the work of his Holy Spirit in our hearts

Sermon by Rev Heather Cetrangolo: In 516 BCE the reconstruction of the Temple was complete. King Herod renovated it in 19 BCE, expanding the facility to include what was basically a large shopping precinct, where you could buy religious goods and animals for sacrifice. It would have been a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Leaders Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ.

The Leaders Who Missed Christmas December 9, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be so busy preparing for Christmas that you miss Christ. Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Introduction: The leaders of the temple were so busy doing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

"What Happened Next?" A Sermon About Waiting

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016

Waiting on God

Sermon for Sunday December 27, 2015 What happened Next? Luke 2:22-35 Well, it is the Sunday after Christmas. Many pastors have a hard time figuring out what to preach this particular Sunday. Often, we’ll hear a year-end message – a summary of all that God has done, and how we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Righteousness, Hope, A Savior, Promises Fulfilled

The Promise December 18, 2022 Luke 2:22-35 Introduction: Hope is defined as: “The expectation of something happening.” It’s very different from wishing or dreaming…because with “hope” there is a true belief that what you’re hoping for will really happen. Let me give you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Redeemer : The First Christmas

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Dec 19, 2017

Several 100 of years before the first Christmas, God promised the redeemer would come.

Several 100 of years before the first Christmas, God promised the redeemer would come. God declares through His prophet Isaiah a promise to a people who say they are God's chosen yet they have turned away from the Living God. Let us read Isaiah 59:20 “The Redeemer will come to Zion (Jerusalem), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-13, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:10-14

Is Christmas Pagan?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017

Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist