Sermons on Luke 2:25-26:

Sermon # 3 - Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 28, 2024

What is God’s purpose for establishing the church? Are we fulfilling this purpose or running in the wrong direction like Jonah did? As a church may we realize our purpose and fulfill it at all cost.

We read in Jonah 1:3, “But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD.” (ESV) The word of the Lord we saw in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Luke 3:2, Luke 3:7, Luke 3:12, Luke 2:25-32, Luke 2:36-38, Matthew 24:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

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)

Homecoming To The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2025

Joseph and Mary brought their newborn Jesus into the Temple for a solemn ceremony.

Homecoming Today’s feast is a commemoration of the wonderful moment when Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God, comes home to the Temple at Jerusalem. Homecoming is a wonderful moment in life. I recall decades ago, flying into our South Texas airport after a one-week training session, and my whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Hebrews 2:14-18, Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Presentation Of Christ In The Temple (B C P).

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 1, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 48:1-7, Malachi 3:1-5, Galatians 4:1-7, Luke 2:22-40. A). PRAISING THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS. Psalm 48:1-7. This psalm begins with a simple statement of fact: “Great is the LORD” and, because of the greatness of the LORD, He is “greatly to be praised” (PSALM 48:1a). Where is the LORD to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-7, Malachi 3:1-5, Galatians 4:1-7, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025

Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

La Candelaria, La Historia De Simeón, ¿cómo Podemos Prepararnos Para La Muerte?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025

La Candelaria nos ayuda a prepararnos para la muerte, pero también nos ayuda en la vida, especialmente cuando las cosas salen mal. De hecho, puede ser muy restauradora e incluso satisfactoria si vemos las joyas que escondemos en ella.

Introducción: Hoy es domingo 2 de febrero, día en que celebramos la festividad de la “Presentación de Jesús nuestro Señor”. Nosotros, los episcopales (o anglicanos), estamos más familiarizados con el término Candelaria, donde tradicionalmente se bendecían ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

¿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

The Promise Of Jesus In Simeon

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 30, 2023

Simeon is an old man who is described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him is his expectancy to see the Christ based entirely on the promise given to him by the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning, I want to take you back to a man only mentioned 1 time in the New Testament. Yet he is someone who fascinates me. Simeon is an old man described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Brethren

Advent - The Realization Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Adjusting our expectations to meet God's desires

Advent - The Realization Christmas is the happiest time of year, right? During the coming week, most of us will join with family and friends in celebration. We will have time off from school and work. But, experts tell us that December is when there is the highest incidence of depression. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"sending Help" Signed -- God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Dec 10, 2024

Christmas is God's answer to life because the answer to our brokenness couldn't come from this world, the answer had to come from above.

“Sending Help” signed -- God Does anyone here have a birthday right around the holidays? How do you like that? (The Little boy and his prayer for a bike joke) Two weeks before Christmas a little boy had a birthday, and before his birthday came, he prayed, “God please give me a bike on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do After Christmas

Contributed by David Zachrich on Dec 17, 2024

It has been several days since Christmas and ... we want to keep the spirit of Christ's presence alive and with us always. How can we do that?

It has been several days since Christmas and the sparking tree lights, the happy, excited faces of our children and grandchildren, the simple wonderment of being with families and friends, the joy of singing “Silent Night” together in church as we lit our personal candles and listened again to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Betwixt And Between (Sunday After Christmas And Before New Year)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 19, 2024

The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday

The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

The Wise Bow Now

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 19, 2024

4th Sunday of Advent 2024. Looking at the wise men who came and worshiped Jesus

The Wise Bow Now Text: Matthew 2:1-23 If you would, please take your Bible’s and open them up to Matthew chapter two. I mentioned to you last Sunday that we don’t know the exact year and month that Jesus was born, and that it wasn’t really that important in the larger scope of things. We know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible