Sermons on Luke 2:21-34:

Can Jesus Shake Up Your Christmas? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 17, 2022

When we live the life Christ has called us to - we are testifying about His birth. We testify because we are joyful of what He has done for us. This message is a story of prophecy, dependency on God, and (most importantly) witnessing to others.

2022 Advent Sermon Series “Can Jesus shake up your Christmas?” Luke 2:25-40 Introduction - The Advent season is a wonderful time of year!! -- Not only does it signify the celebration of Jesus’ arrival to this world -- But it gives us opportunity to pause and celebrate all that God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40, Philippians 1:6, Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 17, 2022

The last in a 4 part advent series on experiencing God's peace.

God’s Peace December 18, 2022 What happens when things don’t go the way you planned? When the unplanned and unwanted happens, it’s not always to experience God’s peace. So, I want to talk about how we handle those disappointments and hardships. What do you do when you feel disappointed in God? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-38, Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022

What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Servant Of Isaiah 49 In Luke-Acts Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 19, 2024

Part 2 of a rabbit trail exploring how the servant's calling is picked up not just by Jesus, but also by Ananias, Paul and Barnabas, in Acts. We are all to be lights, and "salvation," up to the ends of the earth.

Two weeks ago, we worked our way through Isaiah 49:1-6. When I taught on it, I said that these are the words of God's exilic prophet. The prophet feels like his ministry has been a waste of his time and energy. It's accomplished nothing. And God responds to him, not by arguing with him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 2:25-34, Luke 9:28-36, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

Baby Dedication For Ethan Jadusingh

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 22, 2020

Baby dedications are wonderful moments when we can point parents and churches to their responsibilities in the process of spiritual formation of our children.

Ethan Charles Myers Jadusingh Acknowledge those in attendance. Grandparents: Elanor and Donald Jadusingh (Sarad's parents) Jerry and Laura Thompson (Natasha's parents) Tonya Sandefer (Natasha's mom) Rhonda (Natasha's stepmom) Jerry Charles Thompson, Sr. (Natasha's deceased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem- Baby Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 19th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#19] JERUSALEM- BABY JESUS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We have studied the beginning of Jerusalem, the building and destruction and rebuilding of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Word

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

Mary waits beneath Jesus' cross.

Mary had been rigid with tension all week. Rumors of plots had eddied around the streets of Jerusalem from the moment Jesus had entered the city at the beginning of the festival week. Everyone was edgy, watchful. There were more Roman soldiers around than usual, too, even for the Passover week when ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Life And Ministry Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

I was seen as a normal child, growing in a normal way. There are only a few glimpses that I was the Son of God.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY BIRTH – LUKE 1:26-38; 2:10-35 1. Mother a virgin. “The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a virgin” (Luke 1:27). Conceived supernaturally. “The Holy Spirit will come on you and the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:10-35

Denomination: Baptist

Children Dedication Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 24, 2023

Children's dedication refers to the act of formally committing a child to a specific religious or spiritual path. It often involves a ceremony or ritual where parents or guardians make promises to raise the child according to their beliefs and values.

CHILDREN DEDICATION Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 24, 2023 "And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord." Luke 2:22 INTRODUCTION Children's dedication ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship After Christmas Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

True worshippers embrace Jesus and experience a divine experience or epoch.

A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Christmas was only the beginning, just as Easter, too, was only a beginning. We’re simply not done yet. The final chapter hasn’t been written.

‘Tis the day after Christmas; now what do we do? Tomorrow it’s back to the rat race. What’s new? We’ll box up the manger and throw out the tree. And next year we’ll do it again. Wait and see! There’s some change, but mostly each year seems the same. How long has it been since the baby first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Revelation 21:1-5, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

¿cómo Afrontas La Navidad? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 30, 2023

Estamos a punto de ver cómo diferentes personas abordaron la Navidad. Uno de ellos adoptó el enfoque equivocado. Los otros dos con el enfoque correcto de la Navidad recibieron una tremenda bendición en la primera Navidad.

Después de que un hombre visitó Tierra Santa, describió su experiencia. El comercialismo lo desanimó. Años más tarde hizo un segundo viaje a Tierra Santa y dejó atrás el comercialismo para centrarse en los lugares de la historia bíblica. Estaba pensando ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:36-38, Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Paano Mo Nilapitan Ang Pasko? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2023

Titingnan natin kung paano lumapit ang iba't ibang indibidwal sa Pasko. Maling diskarte ang ginawa ng isa sa kanila. Ang dalawa pang may tamang diskarte sa Pasko ay nakatanggap ng napakalaking pagpapala sa unang Pasko.

Matapos bumisita ang isang lalaki sa Banal na lupain, inilarawan niya ang kanyang karanasan. Na-turn off siya sa commercialism. Makalipas ang ilang taon, nagsagawa siya ng pangalawang paglalakbay sa Banal na Lupain, at nilampasan niya ang komersyalismo upang tumuon sa mga lugar ng kasaysayan ng ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

1st Sunday After Christmas, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2023

DECEMBER 31st, 2023.

Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40 A). THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navidad: ¿cuál Es Tu Respuesta? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 3, 2023

Cuando miramos la historia de Navidad en la Biblia, encontramos varias maneras diferentes en que la gente respondió esa primera Navidad. ¿Cuál es tu respuesta?

Cuando miramos la historia de Navidad en la Biblia, encontramos varias maneras diferentes en que la gente respondió esa primera Navidad. Hoy encontramos que la gente responde a la Navidad de diversas maneras, muy parecida a aquella primera Navidad. Algunas personas están ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3, Matthew 2:3, Luke 1:65-66, Luke 1:77-79, Luke 2:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist