Sermons on Luke 2:21-31:

The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005

This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

What Excitement Does Christmas Bring You

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What are you living for this Christmas?

There was always a lot of excitement at my house on Christmas morning. The night before, we would be debating with my parents about what time we could wake them up. Usually they would start somewhere around 7:00 and my brothers and I would start somewhere around 5:00. We would usually compromise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005

Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 28, 2005

Simeon waited for a long time for the opportunity to see the Lord’s Christ. This message discusses what He saw in Jesus.

Christmas is The Christ Text: Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Christmas has a lot to do with waiting and waiting seems to be hard work for most of us. True, on rare occasions, you do find people who are happy to wait. I’m reminded of the condemned man who, while awaiting his execution in the dead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2005

The name Jesus means, "God Saves." The name declares who Jesus is and what Jesus was born to do. Jesus saves us from our sins, but also for an abundant life.

Luke 2:21-40 “What’s In A Name?” INTRODUCTION Names are very important to us. We are often admonished by parents to, “keep the family name,” which is translated, “don’t do anything stupid or illegal.” Some people go through life struggling with the name they were given, like the character in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of An Old Man Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 2, 2006

Lessons learned from the Hope, the Faith, and the Love expressed in Simeon’s Song

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of an Old Man Luke 2: 25-35 1. My little 20 month old grandson Kyle certainly loves to sing. He sings in the bathtub. He sings while playing with his toys. And he sings at the top of his voice from his car seat while his mom is trying to talk to me on her cell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Open Your Ears To See The Savior

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 3, 2006

Open Your Ears to See the Savior 1) In Bethlehem’s Babe 2) In the Lord’s Supper (adapted from sermon by Jonathan Werre)

All little Johnny got from Grandma this Christmas was a piece of paper. It wasn’t even pretty paper like a Christmas card. It was just a dull grey sheet with lots of writing. There wasn’t even room to draw a picture on it. What good was such a paper to a five year old? As Johnny mumbled his thanks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Winter Meets Its Death

Contributed by Jack Brown on Jan 8, 2006

Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" along with the Biblical story of Simeon, a look at how Jesus’ coming brings an end to the long winter of humanity’s separation from God.

Always winter…but never Christmas. Try to imagine that for a moment. Always winter…but never Christmas. Of course, at this point in the season some of you Moms and Dads out there might be thinking, “YES!” But really…imagine for a moment what it would be like if Christmas never came…but winter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation - The Eternal Gift Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 19, 2006

The marvelous gifts God gave to us that first Christmas

SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:21-38 TITLE: “SALVATION – THE ETERNAL GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. Johnny Hart is the writer and illustrator for the B.C. comic strip. He’s also a committed Christian who perceptively works spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon's Long-Awaited Christmas

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007

Looks at the gift that Jesus is to those who receive Him.

Simeon’s Long-Awaited Christmas Luke 2:25-35 Introduction Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year to most people…it is for me You can see it all around as all of the decorations go up, the stores are packed, all the great Christmas TV shows come on I know children look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009

Before approaching communion, we are admonished to be in right relation with God and the Church; this is accomplished through Reconciliation.

Feast of the Purification/Presentation February 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis St. Luke must have had a terrific sense of humor, history and irony. He also knew his Bible–especially the prophets like Malachi. The picture here in Malachi is apocalyptic. The Lord visits His temple and purifies the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Being And Becoming

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 2, 2009

A sermon on the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (also called Candlemas)

I wonder if you’re familiar with fresh lychees? The fresh fruit is much more pleasant than the tinned variety. They are small fruit about the size of a walnut. On the outside is rough and robust skin, which might lead you think it wasn’t worth opening, but when one peels it, inside is a soft, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 3 – Holiness Or Holy-Less Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage believers to become legends of holiness.

[S] Today the Olympics and the race for the gold will come to a close. Thousands of Athletes representing hundreds of countries and millions of fans have gone to Beijing China to compete in the game of all games, the Olympics. World records were shattered and new legends rose to the top. In some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is a fresh look at the basic truth of Christmas and also teaches practical application of that truth.

The Truth of Christmas Luke 2:1-21 Over the years Christmas has become so commercialized that today I would like to re examine the Biblical truth about the birth of our savior a recent article I read on the CBS NEWS website said that Americans spend an average of 66 billion dollars on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

To Welcome The Child Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at how Mary and Joseph welcomed the Christ child into their lives and the implications for our lives and our Christmas

To Welcome the Child Luke 2:21-40 Norman Vincent Peale writes of spending Christmas in Africa with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was hesitant but his wife told him he would love every minute of it. And yet, as Christmas day approached he was troubled because everything Christmas was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist