Sermons on Luke 2:46-48:

Move Into The Light

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Many of us were afraid of the dark as children. Should we be afraid of the dark as adults too? Light is good. Light is knowledge. Light is the protection of our Lord.

Move to the light It’s normal to be apprehensive when we feel vulnerable and when we can’t see clearly it contributes to that vulnerability. In other words, being afraid of the dark and yes, when I was little, I was very afraid of the dark. It didn’t help that we lived in a creaky old house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Disciple On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

A huge part of the Great Commission is to make disciples, which is known as “discipleship.” This message answers the questions: “Where are we supposed to be doing this?” and “How are we supposed to be discipling others?”

In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). I read a Southern Baptist book entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21, Luke 2:46-47, Acts 2:42-47, Luke 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I wonder if Jesus were to enter your Temple, the place designated as your place of worship, what would He think? Would He see your Temple had been replaced by thoughts of business and making a buck? What do you daydream about during worship?

Video is shown of Jesus’ throwing the Money-Changers out of the Temple before sermon. This is three month long study of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This is greatest week in history. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday "savior" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

Jesus is our Savior – My Amazing Savior – He is the one who came to rescue us as we were drowning in a world filled with sin. His acts of heroism for others are endless and He has saved billions from drowning in this evil world. His life saving acts to me are why I call Him “The Amazing Savior!”

Spoken Words: • Vernon – Immanuel • Jeromie – Lamb of God • Isa- Savior Sermon: Life of Christ - Good Friday - Savior Introduction: We have been looking at a few names of Jesus over the last few weeks. Jesus is known by many different names as we have been discovering over this Easter season - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:9-10, Luke 2:47, Mark 1:22, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Father's Business Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 2, 2021

As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year.

I Must Be About My Father’s Business Luke 2:41-52 As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year. Some things are out of our control, but some areas we can grow within. Today’s text is the last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing A Pandemic New Year Is Not A Problem

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 7, 2021

How can we start a New Year in the midst of a pandemic? This sermon will try to exhort us on how to face the New Year with global pandemic and crisis.

Intro: Christmas is over and we are welcoming the New Year 2021 with questions in mind, with hesitations whether we will make it this whole year or not in terms of our economy, political situations, calamities or even what we are still experiencing – pandemic. We knew how to celebrate Christmas ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-21, Luke 2:25-49, Joshua 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus In His Father's House Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 22, 2021

What was Jesus like as a child? Did he know that he was the messiah? Luke provides his own testimony as to Jesus' identity and mission as the Son of God.

Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Watch This Message at: https://youtu.be/-KtxiQAOodk Have you ever heard or even met a child prodigy? We all believe our children will be baby geniuses. In the 18th century, Jean Louis Cardiac was known as the wonder child. Jean could recite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Brethren

Searching For Jesus

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Jan 23, 2021

The story of Joseph and Mary searching for Jesus is an invitation to consider where your are in your journey of faith. If your relationship with God has grown stale, the good news is that Jesus is right where he is supposed to be, just waiting for you to find him.

When Jesus was 12 years old, his parents went to Jerusalem as they did every year at the feast of the Passover. When the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other

Grant Us Wisdom

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 22, 2021

We live in the Information Age, a time in which entire libraries of knowledge are available to us. And that’s a blessing. But as followers of Jesus, let’s also remember that wisdom and understanding are even more crucial to making a difference for God in our generation.

Read Luke 2: 39-52 When I was a young boy, I had what should have been a teachable moment. My mother, siblings and I were just returning home from being out for the afternoon, and as she pulled in the driveway she said, “I want everyone to come straight into the house. We’re going to eat very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

What Child Is This? Christmas Message

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

There were 5 people on an airplane, including the pilot. The other four were:

• Michael Jordan • Bill Gates • A Preacher • And a Hippie All of a sudden the engines went out. The pilot came on the intercom and said, "I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that we've got parachutes. The bad news is that there are five of us, and we've only got four ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

In Trouble

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2021

We can stay out of trouble by doing the work of God.

In Trouble – Luke 2: 41 - 52 Intro: I would venture to say nearly every parent has had an experience similar to Mary and Joseph in this scripture passage. One such story is of a mother who took her 8 year old child Christmas shopping. Before they left the car, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021

Why did Jesus come to planet earth? Throughout the Bible we will ask that question often. It will become indisputable why Jesus came, “according to God’s will.”

Why did Jesus Come Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously. - Luke 2:48. I have preached dozens of Christmas sermons. Each time I preach the arrival of Jesus Christ I have to ask myself the same question, “Why did Jesus come to the earth?” When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Found

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 19, 2022

Christmas 2C. We learn from Jesus as a boy in the temple, that when God cannot be found, it is we who are looking in the wrong places.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Lost and Found” “My, how you have grown!” Those words, or something similar were uttered in households across America last week as families ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

What Can Jesus’ Childhood Teach Us? (Luke, Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 23, 2022

Even as a child, Jesus was fully human, but understand how special His relationship was with God. Today, we have the same opportunities to know God as well, if only we will devote ourselves to His business.

Introduction - When we were last in the Gospel of Luke, it was a very familiar story • We discussed Advent (the waiting & revealing of the Messiah) • We also rejoiced at the birth of Jesus – God incarnate (Immanuel) - Today we’ll begin a study of Luke; this should take ~ 3 months (to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sibling Jealousy: James' (Eventual) Turning To Jesus

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 1, 2024

By considering how sibling relationships can often be contentious, this sermon's ultimate message is that we can't rule out God's ability to radically change people's hearts, because He ultimately radically changed the heart of James the "brother" of Jesus.

Have any of you made it as far into the watching The Chosen as season 3…? Okay, a handful of you. That’s okay. I promise no spoilers from me today! Well… I mean… we do know how the Gospel stories conclude (with Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension), so I guess the biggest spoiler is already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Luke 2:41-50