Sermons on Luke 2:33:

Long-Awaited Gift

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 30, 2008

Make sure you try and wait and when the time has come, hopefully the Holy Spirit calls you to be like a prophet to someone and give him or her a new direction and bring him or her to the God of Israel.

Glory for the people Israel - On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me A Partridge in a Pear Tree - On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eleven Pipers Piping - 12 Days of Christmas Song - 11th Day: 11 Pipers piping, the 11 faithful Apostles - Total of 12 Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Congregational

Destiny Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-44

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

How To Respond To God Luke 2:26 - 38 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

Adapted from a sermon by Brian Atwood. God cannot nor will He use proud people to do His work. Proud people get in the way because if you aren’t yielded to God, you begin to think you can handle things on your own.

Last week we saw an angel come to Zechariah with a message that the prayers, he and his wife Elizabeth were praying had been heard and that they were going to have a son. Let’s pick up the story in the first chapter of Luke’s account of the greatest story ever told. READ Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Is Over! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2013

I want to take just a few moments to unwrap one more Christmas Story…The Story Of Simeon in a message I am calling ‘The Wait Is Over!’ You know, I think that, is a very appropriate title for Christmas Eve service, don’t you...

The Wait Is Over! The Story Of Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us Let us find our rest in Thee Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of every longing heart Born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

The two years following the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ

After Jesus’ Birth Pastor Eric J. Hanson December 30, 2012 I. Eight days later: In the Temple a. Luke 2: 21-35 Simeon b. Luke 2: 36-40 Anna (“all them that looked for redemption…”) II. The visit of the Magi (Wise Men from the region of Modern Iraq) a. Matthew 2:1-2 (the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipation

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2013

Simeon lived his life in anticipation of the coming Messiah. At Christmas, we are reminded that we should live a life of anticipation of an eternity with Jesus when He comes the second time.

Anticipation Luke 2: 25-35 . My name is Simeon, and I have lived my life in anticipation. I would like to share my story with you this morning. . I am Jewish, a descendant of Israel. A citizen of the nation of Israel. . What that means is that my forefathers were called out by God to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Song Of Simeon

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

The rite of purification becomes the occasion of certain prophecies concerning Jesus, Israel, and the nations.

THE SONG OF SIMEON. Luke 2:22-35. It was nearly six weeks after the birth of Jesus. Mary and Joseph went up to the Temple in Jerusalem, with baby Jesus, to fulfil the rite of purification. Jesus' parents were obedient to this tenet of the law, which involved both the child and His mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Seen Jesus

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2013

We need to have a definite encounter with Jesus to be able to live a life pleasing unto God, and to be a blessing to other people around us.

Topic: Have You Seen Jesus? Bible Text: Luke 2: 22 - 38 Lesson Aim: Members will • Understand what it means to have seen Jesus. • Identify the requirements or prerequiste of seing Jesus. • Learn of Biblical examples of Men and Women who saw Jesus. Introduction: This topic today is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Rite Of Passage Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2013

Message showing the importance of taking our children through rites of passages in their lives.

Title: Rite of Passage Theme: To help the church to understand the importance of having rites of passage in a family’s life. Text: Luke 2:21 - 49 Introduction Last Sunday 12 Stones of Heritage. Joshua crosses the Jordan. Told to place stones on the shore so that the next generations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-49

Denomination: Church Of God