Sermons on Luke 2:42:

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 23, 2021

The story of Joseph and Mary searching for Jesus is an invitation to consider where your are in your journey of faith. If your relationship with God has grown stale, the good news is that Jesus is right where he is supposed to be, just waiting for you to find him.

When Jesus was 12 years old, his parents went to Jerusalem as they did every year at the feast of the Passover. When the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other

Grant Us Wisdom

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 22, 2021

We live in the Information Age, a time in which entire libraries of knowledge are available to us. And that’s a blessing. But as followers of Jesus, let’s also remember that wisdom and understanding are even more crucial to making a difference for God in our generation.

Read Luke 2: 39-52 When I was a young boy, I had what should have been a teachable moment. My mother, siblings and I were just returning home from being out for the afternoon, and as she pulled in the driveway she said, “I want everyone to come straight into the house. We’re going to eat very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

The Mind Of The Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

The mind of Christ has had a great impact on this world, greater than any other mind. His church has done more to influence the intellectual development of mankind than any other institution.

A teacher began his Sunday School class by starting a discussion. He said he was reading in the Bible about a living dog and a dead lion, and he asked the class which they would rather be? There was a pause, and then Jack spoke up and said, "I'd rather be the living dog. It's better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

In Trouble

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2021

We can stay out of trouble by doing the work of God.

In Trouble – Luke 2: 41 - 52 Intro: I would venture to say nearly every parent has had an experience similar to Mary and Joseph in this scripture passage. One such story is of a mother who took her 8 year old child Christmas shopping. Before they left the car, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 19, 2022

Christmas 2C. We learn from Jesus as a boy in the temple, that when God cannot be found, it is we who are looking in the wrong places.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Lost and Found” “My, how you have grown!” Those words, or something similar were uttered in households across America last week as families ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

What Can Jesus’ Childhood Teach Us? (Luke, Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 23, 2022

Even as a child, Jesus was fully human, but understand how special His relationship was with God. Today, we have the same opportunities to know God as well, if only we will devote ourselves to His business.

Introduction - When we were last in the Gospel of Luke, it was a very familiar story • We discussed Advent (the waiting & revealing of the Messiah) • We also rejoiced at the birth of Jesus – God incarnate (Immanuel) - Today we’ll begin a study of Luke; this should take ~ 3 months (to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. He believes that after Jesus Christ, Mary is the principal person in the history of salvation. He explains that it was pure love-in-faith which brought about Mary's motherhood to Jesus.

Reflection Mary, the Mother of Jesus Why did God choose Mary? What was His reason for giving this particular place in His plan of salvation? This question can time to time arise in us when we think of Mary the Mother of Jesus. Christianity is not simply a religion. First and foremost, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Luke 2:1-52, John 2:1-11, Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Mind Of The Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus was self educated, and was an intellectual of His day. He knew His nations past history well through His study of the Old Testament.

A teacher began his Sunday School class by starting a discussion. He said he was reading in the Bible about a living dog and a dead lion, and he asked the class which they would rather be? There was a pause, and then Jack spoke up and said, "I'd rather be the living dog. It's better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

The Significance Of The Small Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

To an infinite God everything is small, and He seems to favor the small even from the human perspective. The small is the foundation for both His physical creation and His spiritual kingdom.

God loves to get His will done in this world by means of little things, little places, and little people. You and I are conditioned to look for big things like New York, London, or Paris, but God with His infinite sense of humor often has His eye on hick towns like Bethlehem or Bridges Creek, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Star Searc Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If we expect the coming year to be a good one, then we have to be committed to be searchers. Only searchers find the best. All of the lost and hidden stuff in the world is found by searchers.

On Columbus Day 1992 American scientist launched the greatest search in history. NASA called it Search For Extra Terrestrial Intelligence, or SETI for short. Frank White in his book The Seti Factor tells us this project using radio scopes and newly developed computer technology was designed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

God's Help For Happier Families - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 4, 2023

We must: 1. Help children discover God's best for their lives (vs. 40, 52). 2. Make every effort to worship together (vs. 41-42). 3. Watch out for false assumptions (vs. 43). 4. Work together to solve our problems (vs. 43-46). 5. Wake up to the wonder of Jesus Christ (vs. 46-50).

God's Help for Happier Families - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *The Bible is the Word of God, and the best thing it can ever do for us is save our souls. That's what God's Word will do, if we hear the good news about the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

California Penal Code Section 273a Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 19, 2023

One way we can be sure we are about our Father’s business is to prayerfully manage our time well and give a chunk of it to God and make Him the guiding priority of our lives.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE California Penal Code Section 273a LUKE 2:41-52 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… www.finder.com/child-in-car-laws Apparently, Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke, or PVH, is a thing. Between the years of 1998 and 2020, an average of 38 children a year die by being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feast Of The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph, Year C

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2024

The Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona, is of a fantastical design: God’s perfect design is the nuclear family: A father, a mother, and children, which maybe even includes extended family like a grandparent.

There was a very poorly dressed woman and her young daughter looking into one of the beautiful department store display windows in the festive downtown area of a large city during Christmas time. They were looking at a manger scene, but here was the Virgin Mary dressed in rich diamonds and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

The Original Home Alone

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2024

Jesus was left behind at His Father's House by Mary and Joseph after the Festival. How often do we leave Jesus behind as well? Why did Jesus stay behind? Find out.

12.29.24 Luke 2:41–52 (EHV) 41 Every year his parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Festival. 43 When the days had ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024

Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist