Sermons on Luke 2:31:

While The World Slept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

Alerted that something was happening by the words of an angelic host, the shepherds hurry to see their savior. While everyone else slept, the shepherds beheld the powerful work of God. Like the shepherds, Christians, with the eyes fo faith, see God's pres

Luke 2:15-21 “While the World Slept” INTRODUCTION Before the advent of Facebook, a couple would announce the birth of their child by sending small “It’s a boy!” “It’s a girl!” cards to their friends and family. The couple didn’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For The Messiah

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 28, 2012

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

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Worth The Wait

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

“Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.”

JESUS IS WORTH THE WAIT--Luke 2:21-39 Proposition: “Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.” Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that Jesus is truly worth the wait in knowing and following Him. INTRODUCTION: There is an unforgettable story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

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

Opportunities To Testify Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2011

God wants us to tell people about Jesus Christ and God gives us many opportunities to do so.

Let’s start with a little game. I’m going to give you a name and you tell me the work associated with them: George Lucas…… Frank Lloyd Wright…… Betsy Ross…… Alexander Graham Bell……. How about Juan Valdez? One more for us Filipinos; What work did Pedro Florez do?? Don’t you get excited when someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

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

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

Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 28, 2011

Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy; "Worship Fully"

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: WORSHIP* Luke 2:22-38 Big Idea: Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy, Worship Fully Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 23; Psalm 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 1:12 INTRO: So we begin our Advent journey today. You know by now that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Nazarene

What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray To God And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to communicate with God.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 8, 2011

There is no possible means anywhere on the earth to save ourselves. Since God loves us He has provided a salvation for us that is not of this world. Simeon spoke of this when he praised God saying "My eyes have seen YOUR salvation.

MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmailcom The Landmark Church 12-11-12 SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 I. GOD’S SALVATION Frist look at verse 11 where the angel says to the shepherds, 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

Simeon's Salvation Song Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 18, 2011

God's revelation leads to salvation when we receive the Savior.

Simeon’s Salvation Song Luke 2:28-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/18/11 [Note: Parts of this message are adapted from Ray Pritchard’s sermon, “The Cradle and the Cross: Simeon’s Song”] Does anyone know what a “Bucket List” is? The idea behind this is to make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

My Eyes Have Seen

Contributed by David Rogers on Dec 19, 2011

What Christmas is about

MY EYES HAVE SEEN Luk 2:30-32 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. � KJV This day we celebrate Christmas, Santa has come the kids are playong with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Savior At Twilight

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Patience, The benefits of patiently waiting.

It looks to me like all the kids are going to burst if Christmas doesn’t hurry up. How many days is it until Christmas kids? They will probably scream out 2 days. Yeah, only two days left and Christmas is here. Do you guys think you can wait? Hopefully you will get a mixed expression of yes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Ready To See Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Simeon and Anna are people who call us to live lives focussed upon God from beginning to end.

By Rev Bill Stewart Who are your role models in the Christian faith? Just before Christmas I received this card from old friends. I have known Kevin and Audrey for almost twenty years now. They were a great support and encouragement to me when I was at theological college and have continued to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Anglican