Sermons on Lucas 2:40:

Simeon's Song

Contributed by Nathan Began on Apr 24, 2010

Sermon for Christmas time describing what it would have been like for Simeon.

Luke 2:21-40 How many here remember as a kid waiting most of the year to get what you got for Christmas? I grew up in a family that worked hard for what they had. And if I wanted something big I either worked hard for it or waited till Christmas. Growing up this way taught me a lot about how real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010

This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:23-43

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting Done Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2010

Sermon looks at parenting principles and challenges for children from Luke 2.

Parenting Done Right Luke 2:39-52 Rev. Brian Bill 6/27/10 I have a confession to make this morning. For the past 11 years many of you have had to endure my frequent references to Wisconsin as the Promised Land. I’m starting to feel bad about this because it’s not really fair to say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-52

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

Where's Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Sometimes we need not be in such a rush to get out the door of the church but mediate and reflect on what you just heard and ask the preacher questions.

Verse 41-43-How we get away from Jesus Notice Mary and Joseph were in hurry to get home. They did not linger there in Jerusalem. They had accomplished their religious obligation and did not want to hang around the church house any longer than they had to. (To eat Sunday Dinner. To watch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-49

Denomination: Baptist

My Father’s Business

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

We are to be about our Father's business

I. Your Priorities Will Change - When Christ was missing He was twelve years old. Where would one suppose to find a twelve year old? Playing with friends, wrestling with other boys, having fun, and all the other things twelve year olds like to do. But Jesus was in the Temple sitting among the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-49

Denomination: Baptist

And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1 through 52

Luke 2: 1 – 52 No Other Name 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Declaring Jesus' Destiny

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011

Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed. Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. But How? A device God uses to declare Jesus’ destiny is...

DECLARING JESUS' DESTINY—Luke 2:21-40 Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. How is Jesus’ destiny openly declared? 5 devices/events/loyalties/revelations/settings openly declaring Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Childhood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011

As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Dreamers"

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What are your dreams? What is it that God has placed deep in your heart? The answer and the fulfillment to each of these is found in the birth that we celebrate this Christmas season.

"DREAMERS" LUKE 2:22-40 We're just a week away from Christmas...and for many it is an exciting time...especially for the children. I enjoy asking kids what they want for Christmas. Most have little hesitation in naming off a few dozen things they'd like to have. Some may be realistic...and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Forget Something Sport?

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011

With everything that demands our attention, everything we have to remember to do & be as Christians be careful not to forget the one esstential thing of the Christian life - Jesus!

Bunbury Wed pm 4/08/10 “Forget something sport?” Intro: *** A young naval officer was undergoing his first sea training on board a naval ship. His responsibility was to safely steer the ship away from the wharf & set it on course for a voyage out to sea. He carefully went through all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

And Life Goes On... The Day After Christmas 2010

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 7, 2011

As followers of Jesus we are to follow His example and live out our new birth in the world around us.

And Life Goes On… The Day After Christmas 2010: Luke 2:21-40 Intro: Guess what? Only 364 more sleeps till Christmas! Anybody counting down?? I found a couple things I thought I’d share this morning: Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus Santa lives at the North Pole... ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lightsabres And Beach Towels

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2011

700 teeangers at boarding school sit in an evening chapel service that they have not chosen to come to. This Candlemass sermon (with lots of props) seeks to present the Gospel to them

Today is sometimes called “Candlemass” This morning at mass at my own church, we had candles EVERYWHERE. It was a pyromaniacs dreams - On the altar, under the altar, behind the altar, on the window sills, in every spare space and in people’s hands - Candles. Why? It goes back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Destination Bethlehem: A Boy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2015

Grace was revealed to mankind in the birth of Jesus, the Christ.

“At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. “And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist