Sermons on Luke 2:21-34:

Anticipation

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2013

Simeon lived his life in anticipation of the coming Messiah. At Christmas, we are reminded that we should live a life of anticipation of an eternity with Jesus when He comes the second time.

Anticipation Luke 2: 25-35 . My name is Simeon, and I have lived my life in anticipation. I would like to share my story with you this morning. . I am Jewish, a descendant of Israel. A citizen of the nation of Israel. . What that means is that my forefathers were called out by God to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Simeon

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

The song of Simeon reveals that God makes His salvation available to all people through His people

According to the Billboard music charts, the top five Christmas songs for this week, based on airplay, are: 1. “Little Drummer Boy” by Pentatonix 2. “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey 3. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting And Worshiping Luke 2:25-38 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 4, 2014

Lessons from Simeon and Anna: Wait Patiently for God’s Will (Don’t Waste away) Worship (Don’t Wallow) In this way your life will be Fruitful, even when you are old

Luke 2: 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-37

Denomination: *other

Simeon And Anna: Seeking Their Redeemer Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 19, 2014

Simeon and Anna are two people that were truly planted in the house of the Lord and flourished for Him as Psalm 92:12-15 speaks of. They waited on the Lord, worked for the Lord, and worshiped the Lord

INTRODUCTION In Luke 2, Jesus is brought to the Temple to be presented to the Lord 40 days after His birth in fulfillment of the Law. Then the text takes an interesting twist. At such a momentous occasion; the time in which God’s very Son is being presented to Him at His Temple, the focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Simeon, At Christmas?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2014

Even in Advent, the song of Simeon, does not appear as being festive; but it is necessary in the build-up to meet with Jesus; and I will warn you just now, it pushes our faith to the limit; but it does provide relieve.

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the children this morning will be retiring to the hall to make our Advent wreath and they will bring it into the service after the Intercessions so that the first candle can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Simeon And Anna - How The Watchful Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 2, 2014

Simeon and Anna waited expectantly for the Messiah's coming. Are we as watchful for his Second coming?

Putting out the Nativity set is a family tradition that kids remember all of their lives. One creative dad decided that he would build excitement for Christmas while teaching his kids to keep Christmas focused on the Savior’s birth. He carefully set out the Nativity - with Mary, Joseph, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Carpenter's Dream

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 4, 2014

Although we know little about Joseph’s life, we know quite a bit about his character from his actions. He demonstrated great faith. We can learn much from living Holy lives by following the example set by Joseph.

Joseph is too often overlooked in the Christmas story. We must never fail to acknowledge the role he played in the life of Jesus. It wasn't just a coincidence that he was engaged to be married to Mary. He was chosen by God for this special calling...to be the earthly father of Jesus. God in His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25, Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rite Of Passage Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2013

Message showing the importance of taking our children through rites of passages in their lives.

Title: Rite of Passage Theme: To help the church to understand the importance of having rites of passage in a family’s life. Text: Luke 2:21 - 49 Introduction Last Sunday 12 Stones of Heritage. Joshua crosses the Jordan. Told to place stones on the shore so that the next generations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-49

Denomination: Church Of God

The Candles That Are More Than Just Wax....

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 7, 2010

Using the different candles found in a trad. church as visual images to unpack what it means for Jesus to be Light of the World. preached 2/10/2010

Candlemas "Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girl friend. 'Why, when I went a-courting young ladies, I never carried a lantern. I always went in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Hands

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Short message on Christmas and Easter

Christmas Hands Luke 2:1-21 Have you ever thought about your hands? They separate us from all animals except the monkeys and apes We have a thumb; others do not With that thumb, we can make and use tools; others cannot Because of tools, we can make and use automobiles, huge buildings and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D. Bolte on Jan 25, 2011

The Name of Jesus affects our entire life in Christ!

I looked online to find the top baby names of 2010. There are a lot of “top 100” lists of baby names --- but the problem is that they don’t agree with each other! Since there is no agreement, I compiled five names that are frequently seen at the top of the 2010 lists for our country: 5 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Lightsabres And Beach Towels

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2011

700 teeangers at boarding school sit in an evening chapel service that they have not chosen to come to. This Candlemass sermon (with lots of props) seeks to present the Gospel to them

Today is sometimes called “Candlemass” This morning at mass at my own church, we had candles EVERYWHERE. It was a pyromaniacs dreams - On the altar, under the altar, behind the altar, on the window sills, in every spare space and in people’s hands - Candles. Why? It goes back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

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

Simeon And Anna

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at a piece of the Christmas story that is often overlooked and how it shows us how to properly respond to Jesus..

-it’s that time of year again, Christmas. There is a certain something in the air, that joy of people cramming into crowded shopping malls to buy things they don’t want for people they don’t visit. Ah, how we honor our Lord. -but as we like to do every year, we’re going to go through the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist