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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Let's Imitate These Two Prophets

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2014
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    Like Simeon and Anna, let us be prophets of the salvation of all peoples.

    Feast of the Purification-Presentation 2014 Lumen Fidei “Let the Lord enter His temple; He is the King of Glory.” These words from the Liturgy of the Hours accompanies in spirit the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as they come to fulfill the directions of the Mosaic Law. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 6,665 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 4,634 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Light Of Redemption

    Contributed by Mark Bauer on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,587 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A New Year

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 48,493 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 9, 2015
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    When we receive the bread and wine during Holy Communion, we are holding Christ’s very body and blood, which was nailed to the cross and poured out for our forgiveness. We have seen it with our own eyes and felt it with our own hands and on our tongues.

    Have you ever heard of the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait”? If so, the story of Simeon, Anna and the baby Jesus in the temple in Lune 2:22-40 is a good example. The coming of Christ involved all manner of waiting on God. A young maiden, a dying man and an old widow all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Holy Families Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018
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     | 4,719 views

    When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

    Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christmas For All Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 2, 2019
     | 8,268 views

    Christmas is one of the most inclusive festivals. The Good news of Great Joy is truly for ALL people on earth.

    Christmas for All Diversity and inclusiveness is a buzzword in corporates today. Special efforts are made to ensure that workplaces accommodate all types of people, without any prejudice to race, gender, language, sexual orientation, ethnicity etc. There are laws that forbid discrimination of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Trip To The Temple Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
     | 6,362 views

    Scrapbooks record significant events in a person's life. This series shows us many firsts in Jesus' life and their significance to us. Jesus' first of many trips to the temple of Jerusalem shows us the saving work of Jesus - yes, even as a baby!

    As we come to the close of another year and the embark on the year 2019, it’s only natural for people to take look back at what the last 12 months have all entailed. And maybe you’re thinking, “2018 – what a year it has been!” I certainly feel that way. One year ago, I hade not personally met ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Faith Of The Devout

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    See the longing and faith of the devout awaiting for the fulfilment of the Messianic prophecies. The devout believes God, are led by God and sees Jesus.

    How much can you trust God? How much do you really believe the Word of God? • Christmas didn’t come easy to believe. The Jewish people has had 400 years of silence between the OT and NT during which God did not speak. • The Roman Empire conquered Jerusalem in 63BC and ruled over the land. • It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be About God’s Business

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 15,068 views

    A MESSAGE FOR FATHER'S DAY

    BE ABOUT GOD’S BUSINESS LUKE 2:40-52 A THING THAT USUALLY EXCITES ANY FATHER, IS WHEN A SON COMES UP AND TELLS HIM THAT HE WANTS TO LEARN THE FAMILY BUSINESS. IT MAKES A FATHER PROUD TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS TO INCLUDE “AND SON”. TWICE IN THE SCRIPTURES WRITERS RECORD THE WORDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Christmas Pagan?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017
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     | 7,598 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Senior Saints

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2017
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     | 13,560 views

    What can we learn from senior saints in our midst? How many have lived just and devout lives? How many of them have been faithful despite life’s suffering?

    Prelude What can we learn from senior saints in our midst? How many have lived just and devout lives? How many seniors have been faithful despite life’s suffering? Purpose: Let’s learn from the examples of elderly saints. Plan: Let’s look at the examples of Simeon and Anna in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An After Christmas Word

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,836 views

    The legacy of Anna and Simeon for Christmas celebration

    Weekend Message/Devotion Reading: Luke 2:22-40 Let me begin by hoping you all had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a NEW YEAR of blessings and prosperity. Let us seek prosperity in gainful knowledge and practice of God’s Word and Will for our lives. – AMEN In this week’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Other Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 9, 2015
     | 7,077 views

    Christmas 1 (B). By faith Simeon and Anna saw the fullness of redemption in Christ at His presentation in the temple. Likewise by faith, we see now the fullness of our redemption in Him, even though the future is yet to unfold.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The other side of Christmas” We have been preparing for weeks. With Advent services and Advent candles, and Lessons and Carols, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran