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  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    First Trip To The Temple Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019
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    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
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    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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    Is Christmas Pagan?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017
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    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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    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
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    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 Presentation Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 3, 2020
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    Lessons for Ladies and Gentlemen through Anna and Simeon

    I have something for you, ladies and gentlemen-- For the ladies, Anna fasted and prayed. Fasting brings a change in consciousness. Internal dialogue slows down; the mind quiets; deeper longings can be heard. Anna prayed for her nation, testifying to Jesus to Israel “to all who were awaiting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Makes The Seemingly Normal Abnormal

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 31, 2020
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    Joseph and Mary go to fulfill the law in the presentation of Jesus, and they receive so much more from Simeon and Anna.

    2.2.20 Luke 2:22-40 22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
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     | 9,382 views

    This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

    A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Looking For The Messiah

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 28, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 47,585 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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    The Family Business Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 6,476 views

    The beginnings of Jesus' life according to Luke

    The Family Business Today we talk about Fathers and Sons - Family Family business - painting, machine shop, college (dad taught school before I did) My kids teach Jesus - son of Joseph the Carpenter (only one occasion called a carpenter) The bond between father and son Rarely easy - often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Song Of Simeon, At Christmas?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2014
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    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    10 Facts About Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 25, 2014
     | 6,028 views

    Facts to help serve our lord more than ever.

    10 FACTS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

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

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 6,522 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