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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Recognition

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,445 views

    Simeon and Anna recognized Jesus immediately to be the promised Redeemer. How did they recognize him? What can we learn from their recognition of him?

    The very first time John the Baptizer encountered Jesus the Messiah, he recognized him. John was six months in the womb of his mother Elizabeth at the time. Jesus was a mere flicker of cells in Mary’s womb. Do you remember the story? It was the angel Gabriel who gave Mary the news. “Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    Sometimes the waiting in our lives is like a winter of unending anticipation.

    In his book The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis tells how a young girl, Lucy, enters the wardrobe in the spare room of the Professor’s house and is unable to find the back of the cabinet. Instead she works her way through fur coats and steps into a forest with snow crunching under ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Mary, Didn't You Know?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,866 views

    Mothers are to be the Keepers and the Conveyors of truth!

    Mary, Didn’t You Know? Luke 2:41-52 Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) Here’s how several elementary school students answered the following questions about moms: Why did God make mothers? • She’s the only one who knows where the Scotch tape is. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give Me A Reason To Shout

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    Advent sermon on the joy of Christ’s birth.

    GIVE ME A REASON TO SHOUT Luke 2:8-38 December 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A few weeks ago the Panthers played on Thursday night and Pastor Josh and I went along with Dave Lawlor and another friend. We had a great time and really appreciated the gift of the tickets. Pastor Josh and I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,475 views

    What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

    OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Getting Ready For The Big Day Pt 3 The Arrival Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 20, 2009
     | 2,872 views

    What will you do if you don’t get what you want on the Big Day you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    One thing that can’t be avoided when getting ready for the Big Day is, the Big Day will come, but will we be ready for its arrival? When Jesus arrived on this earth it seemed few were ready. No welcome party, no diplomats, no hotel, no bed. It seemed nothing and no one was ready for the arrival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    They Never Saw It Coming

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,889 views

    God sent Someone on a secret mission. The operative’s arrival had to be kept a secret from at least three groups of people or all of humanity could be in jeopardy. Yet the secret was let out to a select few. Who were they and why they were told of the mis

    (WWII resistance snuck into France—they must arrive undetected) It is an ordinary evening in Palestine. Whether December or April, it doesn’t matter. Skies are dark and hearts darker. Though the people can’t see it, a blanket lies over the land called “Beautiful.” Were it visible, the people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Birth Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009
     | 3,806 views

    The fourth message in The Song of Heaven series explores Luke 2:1-32 and "The Birth of the Savior."

    The Birth of the Savior • Luke 2:1-32 • Dec 19-20 Lo, in the silent night / A Child to God is born And all is brought again / That ere was lost or lorn. Could but thy soul, O man, / Become a silent night! God would be born in thee / And set all things aright. 15th Century Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For A New Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
     | 4,056 views

    BELIEVING IN THE HOPE THAT THERE IS MORE IS CRITICAL IF WE ARE TO CRAVE MORE PRESENCE.

    Hope for a New Presence Luke 2:21-38 12/6 INTRODUCTION As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up right." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. USA! Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas. * In Italy they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    To Welcome The Child Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 5,549 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do You See Him?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    Simeon was one who was blessed to see the Christ Child. Both his character and desire produced his reward. If we are to see Christ we need to have these qualities in our lives.

    DO YOU SEE HIM? Introduction: We’ve all heard the slogan: “Jesus the reason for the season.” But while millions see the tinsel and the holiday lights, few see Him for Whom the holiday is held. When Christ was born in Bethlehem, few saw the Messiah though His coming had been prophesied again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,656 views

    It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

    LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Eugene Turner on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,814 views

    This sermon emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus as boy growing in favor with God and man.

    Luke 2:43-2:43 Intro. This was not just another child of the Bible. He was Mary’s baby, but He was God’s Son. We use the term God in the flesh. The writer said, after they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Nazareth (a city in Galilee). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,860 views

    Tell me the story of Jesus, the Messiah

    A bus driver and a pastor were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Simeon's Song

    Contributed by Nathan Began on Apr 24, 2010
     | 5,800 views

    Sermon for Christmas time describing what it would have been like for Simeon.

    Luke 2:21-40 How many here remember as a kid waiting most of the year to get what you got for Christmas? I grew up in a family that worked hard for what they had. And if I wanted something big I either worked hard for it or waited till Christmas. Growing up this way taught me a lot about how real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ