Sermons on Luke 2:21:

Proclaiming Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 30, 2012

As we approach Christmas this year, I call on all of us to look at the 2 great examples of proclaiming Messiah that we find in Luke 2...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 24, 2012 Date Preached: November 25, 2012 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Approaching the Manger Sermon: Tracing Messiah! Text: Isaiah 53:2-6 [HCSB] Introduction: Have you ever heard of an auto-stereo-gram? Well it is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Very Best Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012

The very best gift has indescribable value

- McDonalds’ Espresso cup “Unwrap a Little JoY’ - At what moment does Christmas comes into focus? - The pinnacle point of your Christmas? • Is it shopping? • Is it the lights? • Is it the music? • Is it seeing children in the Christmas program? • Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: A Series Of Unlikely Events

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Dec 15, 2012

Let us view the Christmas story through a much different lens this year as we discover the powerful impact on humanity when Jesus was born. It was indeed a series of unlikely events!

CHRISTmas: A Series of Unlikely Events! Intro: John Lennon once said of his group the Beetles that “We are more popular than Jesus”. While it may be true that the Beetles were or even are more popular than Jesus, what is not true is that the Beetles were not nor are better known than Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-34

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us Sermon V: Blessed Be God Our Father's Confirmation Of His Promise Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians rest assured that God's promise of salvation was fulfilled in Christ Jesus and that their decision to follow His was right.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CONFIRMATION OF HIS PROMISE FULFILLED IN JESUS For some of us, New Year’s Resolutions are a thing of the past. Instead of making resolutions, we make doctors’ appointments - an important one of these being that annual physical which checks out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

How To Observe The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 15, 2020

Today we will examine the Scriptures and see how the first Christmas was observed and I hope we will walk away with six principals we can apply in our lives as we seek to celebrate the birth of the Savior this year.

How do you celebrate Christmas? How did you observe this holiday last year? Did you purchase presents for your loved-ones? Did you serve dinner in your home or were invited to a friend or family member’s home for dinner? Did you attend a church service? Now someone at this point may be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

‘what’s At The Top Of Your List This Season?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2020

‘What’s at the top of your list this season?’ Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 57–chapter 2 verse 21. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: [email protected])

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). For Zac & Liz a miracle baby! (chapter 1 verses 57-66) • (1a). A promise fulfilled (vs 57). • (1b). An instruction obeyed (vs 59-63): (2). For Zachariah a Song of Praise (chapter 1 verses vs 67-79) • (2a). He has come to redeem his people (vs 68). • (2b). He has come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57, Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Presentation Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 20, 2020

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

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Luke 2:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Of The First Christmas-Joseph Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2020

Joseph is really the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He did have a crucial role to play, and best of all, he obeyed God when he was told to do something. Joseph, we salute you!

Introduction: Joseph, the husband of Mary, could be called the unsung hero of the Christmas story. He was a just or righteous man, he obeyed the instructions he received from God, and he also obeyed the command or decree from the Roman emperor when he was told he had to go to Bethlehem, home of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:21-24, Micah 5:2, Hosea 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation Of An Invitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2020

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

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020

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

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Este Podría Ser Tu Día

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baka Maging Araw Mo Ito

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021

Ito ay isang kombinasyon ng pagpapatuloy ng mensahe ng Pasko at Bagong Taon. Sa pagtingin sa buhay nina David at Simeon, nakikita natin kung paano gumagana ang Diyos sa pamamagitan ng mga karaniwang kaganapan sa buhay upang matupad ang kanyang mga pangako sa ating buhay.

Baka Maging Araw Mo Ito Enero 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17: 12-22 Lucas 2: 21-40 Kung ikaw ay mananampalataya, magkakaroon ng mga sitwasyon kung saan manalangin ka para sa isang bagay na mangyari, at magkakaroon ka ng katiyakan na sinabi ng Diyos na oo, o maririnig mong sinabi ng Diyos sa iyo na may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary, Theotokos

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 5, 2021

New Year Reflection

Mary, Theotokos Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Wish you all A Happy and Peaceful New Year - 2021! Today, we celebrate the solemnity of Mary, Theotokos and we have a text from the Gospel of Saint Luke (2:16-21): “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, Galatians 4:4-7, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Other

New Clothes, New Name, New Hope

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 6, 2021

the way Jesus changes us, with New Clothes, New Name, New Hope

? Introduction These readings are appropriate for the time of year, not just because they are talking about Jesus’ birth, but because they have lots of new things in them, and we all love getting new things at Christmas. I’m going to talk about new cloths, new names and new or at least ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-3, Isaiah 61:10-11, Luke 2:15-21

Denomination: Anglican