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  • Peter Parry avatar

    Christmas Eve

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,411 views

    I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    In God's Time

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,611 views

    God makes the decisions

    In God’s Time We all have dreams. I’m not talking about the kind of dreams you have when you’re sleeping. I’m thinking more along the lines of the kind that kids have. Kids often dream about what they want to be when they grow up. You know, things like being a singer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Welcoming Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    How do you welcome Jesus and keep the welcome warm. Welcome others. Share the welcome and enjoy the wonder.

    When I was in high school there was a Christian College group that came to our chapel assembly and did some skits. I think they were called the Ambassadors or something, I can’t remember their name exactly, but I remember one skit that impressed me. I’ve updated it a little for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Redemption Fee

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    Why did Jesus need to be redeemed?

    Thornage 11-01-04 Presentation of Christ in the Temple With all the festivities going on around Christmas, it is easy to make the mistake that Jesus was a Christian. But He wasn’t - He was an Orthodox Jew. Story: When I was younger, I used to wonder why on earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Simeon's Song

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,029 views

    A first person Christmas narrative focussing on the prophecy of Simeon when the Christ Child is brought to the temple.

    a) Oops - Waiting. I have been waiting here... It is not an unusual thing to a Jew... waiting that is. For 400 years we waited in Egypt... for 40 years we wandered the desert...for years we waited for a king... for centuries we have waited in exile... we have waited under the Babylonians, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Harris avatar

    Through A Baby's Eyes

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
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    At this season of celebration of the Birth of our Lord, let us remember that the eyes that beamed tender truths as a Baby are later seen as coals of flaming fire when He stood before John in His glory! Rev. 1:14

    “THROUGH A BABY’S EYES.” Luke 2: 21-35 Int. In one of the issues of the Farmers Almanac has in it a list of poems written by school children. These were written about the child’s view of a perfect world. Although the kids who were selected as winners ranged over seven states and one foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word "Hope" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    Jesus is hope incarnate, we are to be hope incarnate

    Advent Series: The WORD Made Flesh November 28, 2004 The Word “Hope” Made Flesh John 1:1-5, 14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Patience Of Simeon Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,007 views

    This is a first person sermon from Simeon’s perspective. It looks at his life and how he waited patiently for the coming Messiah.

    Simeon- A Portrait of Patience Intro. Allow me if you will to recreate for you, retell if you will a story about a man. A man who is often overlooked in the Christmas story. If you were to break down his character, give him a portrait, he would be the portrait of patience. He waited his entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Brown avatar

    Narnia: Winter Meets Its Death

    Contributed by Jack Brown on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" along with the Biblical story of Simeon, a look at how Jesus’ coming brings an end to the long winter of humanity’s separation from God.

    Always winter…but never Christmas. Try to imagine that for a moment. Always winter…but never Christmas. Of course, at this point in the season some of you Moms and Dads out there might be thinking, “YES!” But really…imagine for a moment what it would be like if Christmas never came…but winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

    SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 587 views

    Stories of Christmas

    A. WHERE ELSE WOULD A KING BE BORN? LUKE 2:1-7 1. Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem? - Commanded by Caesar. “A decree went out from Caesar Augustus . . . so all went . . . everyone to his own city” (2:1, 3). - Predicted. “But you Bethlehem . . . out of you will come . . . the One to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Simeon's Praise

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,570 views

    Three things Simeon knew that we should consider.

    Luke 2:22-39 Simeon’s Praise Woodlawn Baptist Church December 11, 2005 Introduction Children’s Choir Cantata This morning we have been invited to listen: to listen to the story of a holy child sent to us down from heaven’s glory many years ago. He truly is Immanuel, the Son of God, the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Off Their Baby

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    Simeon and Anna have much to teach us with their interaction with Jesus.

    SHOWING OFF THEIR BABY LUKE 2:21-40 INTRODUCTION... http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/mighty/simeon_37409247.html The years are catching up to me, Simeon thought as he made his way through the dirt-covered streets of Jerusalem. This was once an easy walk; in the corner of his mind’s eye he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Recognition

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    Simeon and Anna recognized Jesus immediately to be the promised Redeemer. How did they recognize him? What can we learn from their recognition of him?

    The very first time John the Baptizer encountered Jesus the Messiah, he recognized him. John was six months in the womb of his mother Elizabeth at the time. Jesus was a mere flicker of cells in Mary’s womb. Do you remember the story? It was the angel Gabriel who gave Mary the news. “Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Candlemas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,349 views

    The Perseverence, the Perception and Prophetic Message of Simeon

    Bale 03-02-02 Candlemas Lk: 2:22-40 The perseverance of Simeon Story: On 12th February 1809 a baby boy was born in a one-room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm in Kentucky. He grew up to be a man of rugged determination. And although he had less than a year of formal education, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican