Sermons on Luke 2:25-49:

What Does It Mean To Honor Our Parents?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 27, 2024

How do we honor parents today? A lesson from 12 year old Jesus

What does it mean to honor our parents? Luke 2:41-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 2:41 Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast; 43 and as they were returning, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Bittersweet Mothers Day Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 9, 2024

Navigating the mix of joy and pain that may be felt by different people as we mark Mothering Sunday in our church.

.................................................................... Over the last few months I have received a number of emails from firms - perhaps you have received similar ones? They say “would you like to opt out of Mother’s Day marketing emails?” I think I first received this about three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, John 19:25-27, 1 Samuel 1:20-28, Exodus 2:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:33-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Wide Mix Of Emotions At The Cross – Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2024

What would you have felt if you were at Calvary? So many emotions were displayed there and today we investigate some of those and the people connected with them. Especially we will look at the emotions pertaining to the Saviour, and rely on the Old Testament for that. Place yourself there!

THE WIDE MIX OF EMOTIONS AT THE CROSS – EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY [A]. INTRODUCTION Crucifixion was not an unknown event. The people in the Roman Empire were familiar with this cruel means of execution. That day outside Jerusalem’s city wall when three men were crucified at Golgotha, did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54, Matthew 27:39-40, Luke 11:23, John 12:32-33, Luke 2:34-35, Luke 22:32, Ezekiel 18:21-23, John 3:16, Matthew 12:30, Psalm 22:2, Psalm 22:14, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 69:7, Psalm 69:10, Psalm 69:2, Psalm 69:20-21, Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:3, Isaiah 53:5-6, Hebrews 12:2-3, Mark 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Feast Of The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph, Year C

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2024

The Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona, is of a fantastical design: God’s perfect design is the nuclear family: A father, a mother, and children, which maybe even includes extended family like a grandparent.

There was a very poorly dressed woman and her young daughter looking into one of the beautiful department store display windows in the festive downtown area of a large city during Christmas time. They were looking at a manger scene, but here was the Virgin Mary dressed in rich diamonds and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

"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

The Original Home Alone

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2024

Jesus was left behind at His Father's House by Mary and Joseph after the Festival. How often do we leave Jesus behind as well? Why did Jesus stay behind? Find out.

12.29.24 Luke 2:41–52 (EHV) 41 Every year his parents traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Festival. 43 When the days had ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Light & Glory Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2024

Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people.

Light & Glory Jeffery Anselmi / General Light & Glory / Christmas; Glory / Luke 2:22–35 Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people. INTRODUCTION - Christmas is just a few days away! - Today, we will be looking at something that happened when Jesus was about 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024

Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 6:4, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Other

Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024

Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

"Simeon’s Story Is Our Story”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024

One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. He heard the "voice of Jesus" by the Holy Spirit. When you hear the Spirit give you a direction, you are hearing the voice of Jesus. The scriptures can also be "a voice of Jesus" (Jesus Speaks Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-26 Christmas I “Simeon’s Story is Our Story” One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. We meet Simeon on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for his consecration ceremony, as required by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-26, Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Testigos De La Navidad: Simeón

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 26, 2024

Sólo en Jesucristo está nuestra esperanza segura que consuela el corazón.

Hace algunos años, estábamos en la tarde-noche en la oficina de la iglesia y vino una lluvia que no tardó mucho, pero causó que se quedara sin energía eléctrica un buen sector de la colonia. En seguida, se encendieron las luces de emergencia y como sabemos, normalmente ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed