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  • Robert Tomas avatar

    The Holy Family

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

    DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Getting Down To Business Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,751 views

    Jesus was about God’s business (so should we).

    GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS Luke 2:41-52 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Priority Pr: JESUS WAS ABOUT GOD’S BUSINESS. ?: How? How did he do it? KW: Concerns TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2:41-52 three concerns of Jesus that show us how to be about God’s business. The _____ concern of Jesus that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Mary Should Not Have Worried

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,414 views

    a father’s day sermon about the godly father Jesus had

    -----1) Because Joseph was committed to doing the right thing. Mt. 1:19a -----2) Because Joseph was committed to doing loving thing Mt. 1:19b righteousness + love = holiness right in deed + wrong in spirit is wrong rules w/o relationship = rebellion -----3) Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christless Christman

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    Christmas sermon - seeker

    THE CHRISTLESS CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:41-46 DEC. 20 Jeff Seaman Introduction: On July 29, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down an aluminum ladder and put his feet on the surface of the moon. In an address to the nation President Richard Nixon said, “The greatest event in human history ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 212 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

    REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 26,816 views

    Part 1 in a 4 part Christmas series

    (Read text: vss 1-11) This passage from the second chapter of Luke is one of the most familiar passages in all of scripture; even among the unchurched. We seldom hear these verses read other than during the Christmas season, and even Christians probably seldom see them except when they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,650 views

    This sermon brings out how often times as Christians we rush out of church so fast that we leave Jesus behind.

    "Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?" Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: Ø Very little information is given of Jesus’ childhood in the scriptures. Ø Here Luke gives us an incident when Jesus was 12. Ø In our passage we have the story of Mary and Joseph going with Jesus to Jerusalem for the feast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,714 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Finding God Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    Jesus’ first independant action, teaching in the Temple at the age of 12, introduces His life-long urgency of helping people find God.

    Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Proverbs 20:11 “I must be about my Father’s business” -Jesus We must teach others how to find God. I. Through Worship (41-42) A. Habit-forming B. Family oriented C. Centers on praise for God’s help and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.

    Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Boy Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 36,569 views

    Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,445 views

    How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

    A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Presented To The Lord

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

    I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus, Our Redeemer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    How God took the "Redemption of the Firstborn" to proclaim the Redemption of mankind though Jesus

    Sharrington 02-02-03 Presentation of Christ in the Temple With all the festivities around Christmas and Epiphany, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that Jesus was an Orthodox Jew. Story: When I was younger, I used to wonder what, on earth, possessed Matthew and Luke to record the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Eddie Corne avatar

    Misplacing Jesus

    Contributed by Eddie Corne on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 177 ratings
     | 16,815 views

    You don’t know you misplaced something until you need it. Have you taken your fellowship with Jesus for granted?

    Misplacing Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Have you ever misplaced something? You knew you hadn’t lost it, you just could not find it. Maybe it was your wallet, a pen or your car keys. You know what I’m talking about. What do you do when that happens? First off you don’t know there’s a problem until you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God