Sermons on Luke 2:41-46:

Heirloom: Jesus Is Not An Ornament

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 22, 2008

Sometimes we treat God like a holiday ornament that we pull out on special occasions, but Jesus is not just a Christmas story, He is our life.

Christmas 2008 (This message was part of our annual Christmas program with drama and music. If you would like more information, email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net) Wise Firemen: A young boy from Texas drew a picture showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus in his manger. What made the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Went To College

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 2, 2009

Student Day at Christmas message. Jesus demonstrated curiosity, He shared what He knew, but above all He understood that relationships are paramount.

Aren’t babies wonderful? Babies are so sweet and so soft and cuddly. Everybody loves babies. Never mind, as some wit has put it, that a baby is nothing but a digestive system with a loud voice at one end and total irresponsibility at the other! Despite all that, everyone loves babies. That, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Forget Waldo Where's Jesus?

Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009

Looking for Jesus. Jesus is the temple as a child.

Forget Waldo, Where’s Jesus? Luke 2:41-51 McMinnville FUMC  1/20~/2008   How many of you are familiar with the book series, Where’s Waldo? The first Waldo book was released back in 1987.  It was the result of more than two-years of detailed work by illustrator Martin Handford.  Since then there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Helpful Routines For A New Year

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons Of Tradition

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007

What we were taught, we teach our children and they will teach our grand-children

“The Lessons of Traditions” Does anyone have a “New year’s resolution?” Party, P-a-r-r-r-t-y! It’s “New Year’s Eve!” let’s go celebrate the end of 2006 and bring in 2007 with the biggest bang ever! That’s what my parents did every New Years. Someone would host the party and the food and drinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007

This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006

How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Issues That Should Be Settled By Age Twelve!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Sep 13, 2006

Challenging families to start early preparing children for Christian Service.

DATE Sept 2006 ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE SETTLED BY AGE 12!! Luke 2:40-42. Lu 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

"What's A Mother To Do?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 15, 2006

Good Mother’s Day message. Ten things things that Mary did that are good examples for us to follow in raising a godly child.

Title: “What’s a Mother to do?” Introduction: If you want to raise godly children, let me encourage you to follow the example of Mary! There are ten things for a mother to do... 1. A Mother who is a good cook. (Luke 2:40 KJV) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Of A Mother's Heart

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006

Mother’s day, 2006

The Treasure of a Mother’s Heart Luke 2:41-52 May 14, 2006 Mother’s Day There are some days that cause preachers all sorts of trouble because of the high expectations surrounding the day. Take for instance today – Mother’s Day. Robert Fulghum (“It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It” New York: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Feel Insignificant? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2006

Luke 2 teaches us that Jesus purposefully came to those who no one would choose - from a young poor couple to outcast shepherds. Learn also about his ordinary/extraordinary childhood.

Luke chapter 2 is very unique - it is the only place where we learn in detail what happened at the birth of Christ - again, evidence that Luke may have gotten the story from Mary herself. It is the only place where we see Jesus presented for circumcision at the Temple, and the only gospel that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Perfect Child [after Christmas Sermon] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006

Jesus grew in wisdom [MENTALLY], in stature [PHYSICALLY], and in favor with God [SPIRITUALLY] and with man [SOCIALLY]. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Jesus, The Perfect Child Luke 2:40-52 Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. There is a statement about His body, soul, and Spirit. Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Baby Lying In This Manger

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 11, 2004

HE IS MORE THAN JUST A BABY LYING IN A MANGER. outline,LUKE 2:16-52

LETS READ LUKE 2-16-52 TITLE,(WHO IS THIS BABY LYING IN THIS MANGER) TEXT,KJV. (LUKE 2:16) AND THEY CAME WITH HAST ,AND FOUND MARY ,AND JOSEPH,AND THE BABE LYING IN A MANGER. (HE IS MORE THAN A BABY IN A MANGER) OUTLINE, 1.(HE IS THE GREAT CREATOR OF ALL THINGS) JOHN 1:3 ALL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-52