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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Boy Jesus In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2013
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    We examine Jesus' first recognition of his own identity in Luke 2:41-52 and learn about the deity of Jesus.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with what is called “The Infancy Narrative.” That is, they deal with the predictions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Search Of Anna Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
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     | 13,534 views

    This message looks at Anna's encounter with the Christ child at the templ

    Anna Luke 2:36-40 In Luke Chapter 2, we see two people who encounter the Christ child as Mary comes to be ritually cleansed six weeks after childbirth, as Jewish law commanded. The first was an elderly man named Simeon. Writings in the second century said that he was 112 years old. Luke tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    The Missing Middle Schooler

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Jan 9, 2013
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    This story seeks to show how Jesus' family reacted to his being lost in the temple.

    The Missing Middle Schooler Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. We have all seen the Home Alone movies in which the family forgets their son ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 4:the Night Jesus Was Born

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013
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    What the Shepherds Knew

    Series: God’s Greatest Secrets Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: The Night Jesus Was Born December 23, 2012 A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    A Light To Lighten The Cloud Atlas Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 4, 2013
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    A sermon for Candlmass inspired by David Mitchell's novel "Cloud Atlas". I only discovered the day after giving this that Cloud Atlas is about to be turned in a Hollywood Blockbuster.

    This is Cloud Atlas. [show a physical copy of the book]. I wonder, have you read it perhaps? Or perhaps you heard about it when it was shortlisted for the booker prize. I remember when I read it - it’s not a book you forget. There are six stories in it, and each story breaks off half way ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Snyder avatar

    How To Raise A Godly Kid?

    Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 11, 2013
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    It is not the condition of the world around us, but our personal commitment to God and its ratification in my world that really matters.

    The so-called experts often tell us how advanced we are in today’s culture. What with the advancement of technology, medicine and medical treatments and all kinds of time-saving gadgets. We have come so far, or so they try to tell us. The reason we think we are so much advanced today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Harry J. Colegrove avatar

    Misplaced Jesus Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012
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    Second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke. Mary & Joseph discovered that their son Jesus was missing. What would you do if you discovered that Jesus was missing in your life?

    The Gospel of Luke Chapter 2:41-51 Today is our second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2008
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     | 3,864 views

    We know that God loves families, because He chose to be part of an earthly family, and His story can teach us a lot about our own families. God wants you to know the truth about: 1. Your concerns. 2. Your communication. 3. Your compassion. 4. Your commitment. 5. Your confidence.

    Family Friendly Truth - Part 1 Luke 2:40-52 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 24, 2008 *It was a dream wedding. Hard to believe it was almost 30 years ago. On July 29, 1981, Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana. 750 million people around the world watched on TV. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Why God Made Moms Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2013
     | 8,601 views

    A Godly Mother encourages: 1) Growth and Strength (Luke 2:39-40), 2) Instruction and Exploration (Luke 2:41–51) 3) Wisdom and Godliness (Luke 2:52)

    There are times when Amanda Telford suddenly notices the quiet in her house, and feels the familiar flush of worry, and the same question shouts in her head like an alarm buzzing: Where’s Philippe? For 19 years, quiet in her Ottawa home meant trouble. Trouble like Philippe overflowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rite Of Passage Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2013
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     | 22,231 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Have You Lost Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

    “Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus The Teenage Rebel

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,495 views

    What was Jesus like as a young person?

    Jesus The Teenage Rebel “I wish there were a couple hundred more verses at the end of Luke 2… (PUT IT IN CONTEXT!) - as a youth pastor, more stories about Jesus teen years. some indication of how He related to His peers. of how He and His parents got along. - somehow we get this idea that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Presented At The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 8, 2007
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     | 19,147 views

    Tf what’s happened with his birth we also need God’s word to enlighten us, to fill out for us these events with the rich understanding of God’s plan for the world.

    One of the good things about Christmas is catching up with people you haven’t seen for a while, maybe even since last year. Well, this year I’ve had lots of conversations with people who want to know what’s happening about the merger with St Michael’s. They all want to know how things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Crain avatar

    Don’t Miss Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,926 views

    This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

    Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Welcome To Our World

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
     | 2,646 views

    This sermon was used with video clips from the Peanuts Christmas video.

    There is a little guy some of us never think about except at Christmas. He is short. He has a little round head. He doesn’t have much hair. He seems to always be on the wrong side of the ball in life. If you have ever paid much attention to the cartoon strip Peanuts, than you know that Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: *other