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Some See, Some Don't

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 28, 2002

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Simeon shows us what it means to wait upon the Lord and receive him personally

The cultural celebration of Christmas has come and gone. Gifts are unwrapped and Santa is back in the North Pole! Soon the decorations will come down and be put away for next year. You gave gifts and you received gifts – for some, this was Christmas. Others enjoyed a family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Jesus After The Manger

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 28, 2002

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Christmas 1: Jesus didn’t remain long in the manger. Where do we find Him today?

There are certain things that we like to be predictable. We want water to come out of the faucet when we turn the tap. We want the lights to come on when we flip the switch. We want the car engine to start when we turn the ignition switch. Even in this crazy age and time – we want certain things to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002

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God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.

It was dark and cold and the small group of men huddled around their fire to keep warm. In the social strata of the day, you’d have to say they were near the bottom rung. But still, despite their lack of education and social status they were aware of much more than the intelligentsia might have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Faith That Turns Darkness Into Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 30, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Put your hand into the hand of God and go out into the darkness. That shall be to you Better than light and safer than a known way.’

Charles Dickens tells the story of Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”. Scrooge and Marley were business partners as well as life-long friends. Both of them were very greedy, heartless and inhuman to those who worked with them as well as to the needy people around them. Seven years after the death, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Dec 30, 2002

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We have been waiting and watching through November and December. Simeon and Anna, too, were waiting, and now, like these senior saints, our wait is over. Lord, now let Your servants depart in peace; according to Your Word.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Waiting. It seems that for the past couple of months that’s what we have been talking about. During the month of November we spoke of waiting and watching for the final coming of our Lord. We heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reason For The Season Is What?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

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What is the reason for the season? Salvation!

Our advent series is entitled "Why Jesus? "Why Christmas?" and we have spent two weeks asking, and answering, the questions regarding Jesus. This morning, we look at the second question - "Why Christmas?" Last week we asked the question, “Who Was Jesus?” and one of the answers to that question, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Peaceful Passing

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Law-Abiding Citizens

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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You can have all the things of this world, but if you don’t have Jesus, you have nothing.

Law-Abiding Citizens There was a family who had no interest in spiritual things, & therefore never went to S.S. or church. But one Christmas their little boy was invited by his best friend to attend the S.S. Christmas Program, & he went. This was a new experience for him, & when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just In Time! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2003

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A meditation: We rejoice in a God who keeps His Word.

JUST IN TIME! Luke 2:22-32 S: Promise kept Th: We have a reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO KEEPS HIS WORD. ?: How is it observed? KW: Aspects TS: As we consider the story of Simeon, we will observe three aspects that show us why we have reason to rejoice. Inductive The _____ aspect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Finding peace in the wonderful birth of Jesus

Title: Peace On Earth Text: Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: READ TEXT Can you imagine the excitement of the shepherds. ‒ Quietly tending sheep. ‒ Angels appear! “A multitude” ‒ “Heavenly hosts” Means they covered the expanse of the sky. ‒ Imagine all this for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

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In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Luke 2:22, Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Came To Bethlehem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

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Something can happen when Christ comes to your Bethlehem. Something will change you from what you were to what you can become.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO BETHLEHEM Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.1-16; Luke 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. "I’ve been good for six months now," he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out "six months" and wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sheppard's Story

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

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the story of Jesus and his birth told through the eyes of a sheppard

"A Shepherd’s Story" Luke 2:8-20 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Life And You Get It More! Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 1, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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We are called to remember that beyond the demands that we make, battles we fight, our urge to retaliate and the violence we offer, the gospel (Lk.2.22-32) calls us to self-giving, commitment and self-sacrifice for the happiness and wellbeing of the other.

The german newspaper „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung“ carried on 29. January 2003 an article on Mr. George W. Bush, the President of USA. I was really surprised to find out that he is a very active member of the United Methodist Church. It seems, every day he begins the work in the White House with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Treasure This

Contributed by John Barr on Feb 26, 2003

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People are seeking. Many think they must abandon the past to move forward. Others think they must idol worship the past to have honor for the future. The truth is neither. Mary pondered and treasured the things concerning Jesus. Maybe we can learn a

Treasure’s Abounding Luke 2:19;51 This week has been filled with many activities moving toward closure. As I packed boxes, officiated at a funeral, planned a baby dedication sermon and service I was thinking, reflecting and rejoicing. Today we do 3 things that call for celebration. 1) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, Luke 2:51

Denomination: Church Of God

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