Sermons on Luke 2:25-36:

Light To See By

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 23, 2011

The light of Christ reveals the hearts of men and the heart of God.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas Christmas Day 2011 LIGHT TO SEE BY Isaac Butterworth Luke 2:25-35 (NIV) 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 upon him. 26 It had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2011

Simeon is easily overlooked in the account of Christ’s birth. This should not be, as he was the first person to die in the Faith.

“There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous 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 before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-82

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Light To Destroy The Curse Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 27, 2011

Unto You A Savior is Born: Noah was safe while floating through a devastating flood. We are safe from every threat for the simple reason that through Christ we have been placed in God and joined to His divine nature. Nothing shall by any means harm us.

Christmas Light to Destroy the Curse of Darkness Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com Twice, over this Christmas season, we have read through Luke’s narrative concerning the conception and birth of Jesus. Today I want to focus just on Luke 2:10 & 11. Luke 2:10 & 11 Luke 2:10 "Fear not, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

A Real Savior Bringing A Real Salvation

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 5, 2012

The old man Simeon took one look at Jesus and said, "FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION." Many people sit in close proximity to salvation and never see it.

Christmas: A Real Savior Bringing Real Salvation Pastor Dan Little - 12-04-11 The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com ================================================================== SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

Be A Blessing (At Christmas)

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to take a walk or enjoy the fresh air. Each holiday reminds us of lost loved ones... of blessings that seem to have become curses... that haunt instead of hope.

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most, but for some it ends up being a sad and stressful season. Many are without friends, family, or money searching for joy. Long nights and shorter days seem to loom over spirits like a dark blanket. The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

While The World Slept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

Alerted that something was happening by the words of an angelic host, the shepherds hurry to see their savior. While everyone else slept, the shepherds beheld the powerful work of God. Like the shepherds, Christians, with the eyes fo faith, see God's pres

Luke 2:15-21 “While the World Slept” INTRODUCTION Before the advent of Facebook, a couple would announce the birth of their child by sending small “It’s a boy!” “It’s a girl!” cards to their friends and family. The couple didn’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-31

Denomination: Lutheran

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

"Dreamers"

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What are your dreams? What is it that God has placed deep in your heart? The answer and the fulfillment to each of these is found in the birth that we celebrate this Christmas season.

"DREAMERS" LUKE 2:22-40 We're just a week away from Christmas...and for many it is an exciting time...especially for the children. I enjoy asking kids what they want for Christmas. Most have little hesitation in naming off a few dozen things they'd like to have. Some may be realistic...and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

God's promise, hope, light and revelation

SIMEON’S SONG Luke 2:28 -32 Dec. 18, 2022 Have you ever anticipated something with so much excitement you could hardly wait? I remember when I was growing up being so excited about Christmas morning that I’d try to go to sleep at 6:00 or 7:00 o’clock the night before…my brother, sister and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Declaring Jesus' Destiny

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011

Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed. Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. But How? A device God uses to declare Jesus’ destiny is...

DECLARING JESUS' DESTINY—Luke 2:21-40 Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. How is Jesus’ destiny openly declared? 5 devices/events/loyalties/revelations/settings openly declaring Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities To Testify Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2011

God wants us to tell people about Jesus Christ and God gives us many opportunities to do so.

Let’s start with a little game. I’m going to give you a name and you tell me the work associated with them: George Lucas…… Frank Lloyd Wright…… Betsy Ross…… Alexander Graham Bell……. How about Juan Valdez? One more for us Filipinos; What work did Pedro Florez do?? Don’t you get excited when someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Happened Next?" A Sermon About Waiting

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016

Waiting on God

Sermon for Sunday December 27, 2015 What happened Next? Luke 2:22-35 Well, it is the Sunday after Christmas. Many pastors have a hard time figuring out what to preach this particular Sunday. Often, we’ll hear a year-end message – a summary of all that God has done, and how we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Omega Man

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 20, 2016

The Omega Man is the last person to receive Christ before the end of time.

I. Who Is Omega Man? 1. The word Omega means last in the Greek alphabet, i.e., Alpha to Omega. Definition: Omega, Gr. 1. Last of the Greek alphabet, 2. Ending, conclusion, to be concluded, stop, cease, i.e., to run out, 3. Short lived, 4. A negatively charged elementary particle that has a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

What Mary The Mother Of Jesus Can Teach Us In Her Lifestyle

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2016

There are I believe three important character traits that we as Christians would do well to adopt for ourselves in the character of Mary the Mother of Jesus 1. Her humility 2. Her commitment to God and 3. Her bravery.

TSL 31-01-2016 Sermon I would like to focus on one short phrase this morning from our Gospel reading. And it is the personal words that Simeon says to Mary: 34 ……..And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Simeon has been prophesying about Jesus’s future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican