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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Marveling At Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2021
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    They marveled over the things Simeon said about the Child King. What can we learn about Jesus from the other places in Luke where this Greek word for "marvel" shows up?

    The Response to Simeon’s Words: They marveled at Jesus. - Luke 2:33. - Luke 2:18. - Same Greek word in both verses. - We are going to look at places in Luke (and one in Mark) where this Greek word shows up. What can we learn from it? Marveling at Jesus: 1. They marveled at His power. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Disruptive Baby Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 2, 2021
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    Amid a baby being born to a young couple and angels singing to shepherds in a field, there was a great battle happening in the unseen realm. (Revelation 12)

    The Disruptive Baby December 5, 2021 Video of Linus reading Luke 2:1-14 Luke 2:15-20 NIV “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Retaining The Childlike Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2021
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    To grow old and still retain the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas, with God’s help, quit complaining about your own problems. Instead, celebrate what God has done in sending us His Son, and share it with as many people as you can.

    A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Simeon's Song Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 13, 2021
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    In Simeon's Song to the Messiah child, we see his heart, hope, and faith.

    Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-12-2021 Waiting for… [Slide] I’ve been watching “Get Back,” the Beatles documentary that Peter Jackson has been working on for years. It’s been very interesting and I was especially fascinated with two girls that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas Even When I Don't Feel Like It Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 13, 2021
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    Christmas doesn’t immediately mean the end of darkness. But Christmas does means there is a light in the darkness. And the light will eventually overtake the darkness.

    No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021
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    A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

    SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    How Badly Do You Wish To See The Christ–the Messiah? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 16, 2021
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    As we read the birth of The Christ child, we notice different groups or persons desiring to find and see Jesus. Recognizing their reasons to see him, we notice their desires and why they seek him; some righteous reasons and some for personal evil reasons

    HOW BADLY DO YOU WISH TO SEE THE CHRIST–THE MESSIAH? How badly do you wish to see The Christ? As we enter into the calendar period near our holiday named Christmas, often many read the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ. But, have you noticed the nature of the persons mentioned in the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift That Redeems Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2021
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    Anna told others that "the redemption of Jerusalem" had come. And that's what Jesus had come to do - redeem the lost. But what does "redeem" mean, and why should it matter to us?

    OPEN: Christmas is a busy season for most people. There are the decorations, bright lights, Christmas caroling, and all kinds of family gatherings, Church and school activities it can wear a person out. One woman, for example waited until last minute to send out her Christmas cards. She had 49 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Christmas: See His Face Before You Leave This Place

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 19, 2021
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    See His Face

    Theme: See His Face Before You Leave Text: Luke 2:25-35 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Hope For The Future”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021
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    An opening by Dr. Paul Ruskin in the Journal of the A.M.A. “Stages of Aging.” It was really a photo of his baby daughter. Simeon holds the baby Jesus ..How did he know which baby in the temple that day? How did He and "we" listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit?

    In Jesus Holy Name December 26, 2021 Christmas I Redeemer Text Luke 2:5a, 26 “Hope For the Future” Some years ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Jackson avatar

    Don't Box Up Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021
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    The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

    Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Individualism And Making Holy Families Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2021
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    Individualism, like most isms, is a philosophy of “me, first.” “I don’t care about anything or anybody but me.”

    Homily for Feast of the Holy Family Sir 3: 2-7, 12-14; Psalm 127; Col 3: 12-21; Lk 2: 22-40 Version 2 (request that lector read the long version of Colossians) Is any English word so misunderstood today as the key word in Paul’s letter to the church of Colossae? No, I don’t mean the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Window Of Witness: Simeon & Anna, Do You Wait Well?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
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    Have you ever been a witness to something you knew was important? Have you seen something maybe you weren't supposed to see? Something bad? Uh oh, I better call the police. Or, have you witnessed something beautiful? A "God moment" you might say? Yes, God is in this.

    Have you ever been a witness to something you knew was important? Have you seen something maybe you weren't supposed to see? Something bad? Uh oh, I better call the police. Or, have you witnessed something beautiful? A "God moment" you might say? Yes, God is in this. But better yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Funeral Service: Step-Up

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022
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    “Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

    The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Anna, The Prophetess Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2022
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    "She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four" (Luke 2:36–37). Anna had been married only seven years when she became a widow, and she remained a widow for the rest of her life.

    tom lowe 1/8/2022 Anna, the Prophetess Who was Anna the prophetess in the Bible? I am ashamed that I could not answer that question until I researched this article. I have read the Bible from cover to cover, but I must admit I do not recall anything about her. Furthermore, I have never heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist