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  • James Jackson avatar

    Rediscover Hope Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020
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    When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

    [Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon: Waiting For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 3, 2020
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    Simeon is an amazing Jew who comes in and out of the scene of the Christmas narrative, but with power and significance to attest of the birth of Christ. What can we learn from him as we await the return of Christ

    Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this Message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction This coming Friday, most of us will be waking up to another Christmas morning. Certainly, as with everything else this year, it will be much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,855 views

    Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

    Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Batteries Not Included #6 Everything Has Changed Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 15, 2020
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     | 3,962 views

    The birth of Jesus signifies the beginning of new reality. In the same way, our first experience with Jesus is a lifelong mission to announce and usher in a little of God’s kingdom in the here and now.

    Four weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Presentation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 20, 2020
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    God does extraordinary tings with ordinary people.

    The Presentation of Jesus Luke 2:20-40 We now come to the first Sunday after Christmas. This Sunday often sees a lull in attendance as people rest after all their Christmas preparations and celebrations. Christmas is but the beginning of Jesus’ earthly life. All the life of Jesus on earth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020
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    There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

    The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Hope For The Future” Simeon

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2020
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    How did Simeon hear the voice of God? How can we recognize the voice of God speaking to us? Some thoughts from "Jesus Speaks" by Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola

    “Hope For the Future” What a joy it is to hold a newborn baby. I was working on our family history album and found a photo of Colleen holding in her arms our first grandchild. There are many more photos of grandparents holding our grandchildren in our arms. Everyone of them has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Two Senior Saints Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2020
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     | 5,228 views

    What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Let’s honor elderly church members. Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40.

    Prelude: What can we learn from senior saints who have lived just and devout lives? Purpose: Let’s honor elderly church members. Plan: Let’s look specifically at Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40. Elderly Leviticus 19:32 says, “You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 23, 2020
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    God has promised Simeon that Simeon will see the Messiah. This promise is fulfilled when Mary comes to the temple to make an offering for purification. Simeon sings of the great comfort and peace we can all have.

    Message Luke 2:22-35 Simeon’s Song Today we are going to look at the last song in our “Advents Song” – this is the Song which Simeon sings. We find it in Luke 2. Lat’s start reading and look firstly at the context of the song Luke 2:22-24 As we read through these verses we see some thing very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Anticipation Of An Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,597 views

    Simeon and Anna don’t get much press. They’re never in any of the nativity scenes; they’re not mentioned in any carols and I’ve never seen a Christmas card with them in it. It’s like … they weren’t all that important! But God thought they were. Find out why.

    Frances Green was an 83-year-old woman in California who lived by herself, and whose only means of support was her Social Security check. She didn’t have much money, but for 8 years she’d been sending $1 a year to the Republican National Committee. Well, one day Frances got a fund-raising letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Waiting For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020
     | 4,647 views

    A final look at the Characters in the first Christmas story. Today we look at Simeon!

    Simeon - Waiting for Jesus Luke 2:21-35 December 27, 2020 Have you ever heard about a famous person who was coming to town and you wanted to get their autograph. Maybe if it was an athlete, you put on their jersey and you hoped to see them in real life. Then you have to wait and wait in line to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Grasp The Truth

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 19, 2019
     | 2,245 views

    Is it really possible to know the Truth? What should we do to find it?

    “Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Daily News: Destined For Greatness #6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019
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     | 3,199 views

    What does the birth have to do with the death? The birth and death of Jesus are both foretold to create a larger impact that we are to share.

    There’s a unique tension at this time of year between the celebration of Christ’s birth and the eventuality of his death. It comes directly at us in the scripture which follows the birth narrative. Just 8 days after his birth, a prophecy is spoken about the Messiah that should have had Mary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021
     | 3,040 views

    This is a combination continuation of Christmas and New Year's message. Looking at the lives of David and Simeon, we see how God works through common life events to fulfill his promises in our lives. We have to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

    This Just Might Be Your Day January 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17:12-22 Luke 2:21-40 If you are believer, there are going to be situations in which you pray for something to happen, and you will have an assurance that God has said yes, or you may hear God tell you that God is going to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Este Podría Ser Tu Día

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021
     | 1,173 views

    Esta es una continuación combinada del mensaje de Navidad y Año Nuevo. Al observar las vidas de David y Simeón, vemos cómo Dios obra a través de eventos comunes de la vida para cumplir sus promesas en nuestras vidas. Tenemos que seguir la guía del Espíritu Santo.

    Este podría ser tu día 3 de enero de 2021 1 Samuel 17: 12-22 Lucas 2: 21-40 Si eres un creyente, habrá situaciones en las que orarás para que suceda algo, y tendrás la seguridad de que Dios ha dicho que sí, o tal vez escuches a Dios decirte que Dios va a hacer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed