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Simeon's Song

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Night-Shift Shepherds

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 7, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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This is an examiniation of the life of shepherds to discover the role and responsibilities of the church in the times in which we live.

I want to take this passage of scripture from the pages of the Christmas Lectionary. Allow me to take a winter passage and expound upon it this summer. A traditional Yuletide text and expound upon it this summertime, this passage for the cold days of December and lift it up for us this hot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Exact Truth

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 1, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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It is no less urgent today that preachers of the Word of God declare “the exact truth” to our generation. We must make sure to declare the whole counsel of God.

THE EXACT TRUTH "Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the Word have handed them down to us, it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 20:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Colors Of Christmas

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 279 ratings

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We look at what the colors of Christmas represent.

The Colors of Christmas By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 2:7 And Mary brought forth her first borned son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for him in the inn. I have been asked what the colors of Christmas lights mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Sheperds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Words For Waiters

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 2,244 views

Some advice for those waiting for the consolation of Israel. (The coming of the Lord)

Words for Waiters Text: Luke 2:25 "Waiting for the Consolation of Israel" Consolation was another name for the Messiah. Men swore saying, "May I not see the consolation if..." Today we want to use this text, not for those waiting for the first coming of the Messiah, but His promised second ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simeon

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002

based on 148 ratings

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Christmas drama on Simeon’s meeting of Jesus has several good preaching points in it.

Simeon It was just another ordinary day, at least it began that way. I awoke to the normal aches and pains of a man my age. I had seen 80 summers and winters come and go, each one a little faster than the one before. Though time seemed to go quicker, I seemed to be getting slower and slower, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Touched By An Angel Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Answers the questions: What are angels like? What do they do? What should we do knowing what we know?

*ILL>In 1951, the original movie starred Paul Douglas as Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager Aloysuys (Guffy) McGovern, a man with a profane vocabulary. Janet Leigh (as Jennifer Paige) was his love interest, and Keenan Wynn played the role of Fred Bayles, an angel who promised manager McGovern that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Simeon - Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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As we look forward to Christmas what are we searching for - will our eyes discern the Christ who was born as a baby in Bethlehem

Who is excited about tomorrow/ What are you excited about In under 24 hours time the waiting will be over and Christmas will be upon us. And all those presents that you’ve been waiting for and dreaming about can be opened. Every family has different traditions, for example in Jayne’s family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hope--The 1st Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

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1st in Advent Series about Christmas Gifts

So often we go to see the beautiful Christmas lights, we see the National Christmas Tree lit on television, and look at the Christmas scenes in store windows, and as we look at them we say, inside of ourselves, "Why am I not in the Christmas spirit? I used to be excited when I was a child. I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

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2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Joy--4th Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

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4th in Series about Advent/Christmas Series on Christmas gifts

What is the spiritual significance of Joseph and Mary traveling though "Galilee"? In Galilee stands the Sea of Galilee. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee six times during His walk as the Son of God. (Unger’s Bible Dictionary, map). In the same manner He turned the water of the six water pots of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who Cares...when I Have An Unplanned Pregnancy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Second in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores unplanned pregnancy.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Launched teaching time with Kenny Chesney Video - There Goes My Life. Kenny Chesney Video – 20 years in 5 minutes & a happy ending Unfortunately, that is not always the case for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Angelic Encounter

Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 1, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Doubts of God fulfilling his promise cost Zechariah his speech. Only when he believed and obeyed did his speech return.

The Angelic Encounter (NIV) (Zechariah & The Angel) The Gospel of Luke shows the dawning of a new age. God is now intimately involved in the events which will lead up to the birth of Jesus. Background/Setting Only the Priests could enter the Holy of Holys. No mere man was allowed. The priests ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-64

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Have You Done With My Name?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Aug 3, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Every name is important ... we all have names that identify us for our family ... and our aim is live up to the family name! We are also called Christian ... and is it possible that we may not be living up to that name. Is Jesus asking you today: What h

What Have You Done With My Name by Rev. Gregg Rustulka August 2, 2007 Luke 1: 26-33 “... and you are to give him the name Jesus ...” Names are important. Names have meaning. A name can define an event, an item, an emotion, a problem, animals, plants ... every name is significant. People use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Nazarene

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