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The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

Jesus Learns His Destiny

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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I make the argument that Jesus begins to learn about His relationship to God the Father during the event when He was left in the Temple when He was 12-years-old.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net 1/8/03 Title: Events In the Life of Christ: Jesus Learns His Destiny Text: Luke 2:41-52 Introduction Well, here we are at the 1st Wednesday Night service of the New Year... As I began to think and plan about what to do on these Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Wait!

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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How to wait on God

Sermon: WAIT! Luke 2:21-40 December 29, 2002 I. Introduction A. I think the second most hated word in my household, after no, is wait! Wait you can open your present tomorrow. Wait a minute, you have to have dinner before you eat your candy. Wait, you have to play with that outside. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Favour Or Grace, You Can't Separate The Two

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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This sermon’s purpose is to show that one cannot separate or make a distinction between having favor with God or experiencing God’s grace.

Favour or Grace, You can’t separate the Two (Luke 2:39-52) I’ve often heard, he or she has found favour in the sight of God. For quite some time that phrase puzzled me. It puzzled me so much to the extent that I sought to found scriptural backing for such a statement. While searching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Methodist

What Difference Can A Baby Make?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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What difference can a baby make in your life? When that baby is Jesus, He can make an eternal difference if you will let Him.

WHAT DIFFERENCE A BABY CAN MAKE? Luke 2:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A. We are now heavy into the Christmas season 1. Many presents have been bought a. Others still need to be purchased b. Many families have already started having their Christmas celebrations 2. Through all the hustle and bustle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Our Redeemer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 24, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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How God took the "Redemption of the Firstborn" to proclaim the Redemption of mankind though Jesus

Sharrington 02-02-03 Presentation of Christ in the Temple With all the festivities around Christmas and Epiphany, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that Jesus was an Orthodox Jew. Story: When I was younger, I used to wonder what, on earth, possessed Matthew and Luke to record the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

based on 156 ratings

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I hope that this very special Christmas message will touch your heart, and that after hearing it you will find yourself a little richer in faith, a little stronger in spirit, and once again reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.

I invite you this day to come along with me as we take a journey back in time to the holy lands of Israel. We will begin in the District of Galilee, and then the city of Nazareth, and then conclude our journey in the tiny town of Bethlehem, birthplace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misplacing Jesus

Contributed by Eddie Corne on Jan 29, 2003

based on 177 ratings

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You don’t know you misplaced something until you need it. Have you taken your fellowship with Jesus for granted?

Misplacing Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Have you ever misplaced something? You knew you hadn’t lost it, you just could not find it. Maybe it was your wallet, a pen or your car keys. You know what I’m talking about. What do you do when that happens? First off you don’t know there’s a problem until you need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Church 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

"The Dead "C"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I thought so. Yea, I know some say "isn’t it better to be dead and out of this sin cursed world and be with Jesus". Sure it is

"The Dead "C" - Luke 2:49b - "I must be about my Father’s business?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

based on 6 ratings

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We may have been saved from evil, but each of us must take care not to fall prey to foolishness.

FOLLOWING JESUS There have been times in my life that I have made the mistake of doing things my way. I have always known to “wait on the Lord”, but there are times when we all want to do things on our own. No doubt this is one of the biggest mistakes any one of us could ever make. What we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasure This

Contributed by John Barr on Feb 26, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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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

Losing Christ

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

based on 88 ratings

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Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

“Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

"Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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We must open our heart to God’s plan.

liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Joy In The Shadowlands

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

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