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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Working At The Father's Business

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 22,414 views

    The Father’s business was important to Jesus and should be important to the church also. We need to be faithful and diligent at this work.

    TEXT: LUKE 2:41-49 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “WORKING AT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS” (This message is adapted from George Barna’s book, Marketing The Church, pp. 39-54) INTRODUCTION: A. The president of a business called one of his employees into the office. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Mind Your Own Business"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 30,189 views

    Just as Jesus said that He must be about His Father’s business, so we also have a "business" given to us by our Heavenly Father to carry out.

    “Mind Your Own Business” INTRODUCTION: Read Luke 2:41-49 Jesus is 12 years old, and ALREADY, He is focused on doing God’s “business”. The people just didn’t understand – 2:50. This morning, I want us to explore what it means to be about the Father’s “business”. Has anybody ever told you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • kathy Findley avatar

    Joy In The Shadowlands

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    The premise of this sermon is that even in the midst of life’s sorrow, there is a depth of joy that abides within us.

    Advent III – Joy Luke 2:26-55 In the wonderfully reflective book entitled, The Prophet, one can contemplate these words: The woman questioned the one she called Prophet of God, saying: “Speak to us now of Joy and Sorrow”. And he answered: The same well from which you laughter rises was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evoy avatar

    Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

    Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Norbert Haukenfrers avatar

    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,577 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Evaluating Our Growth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,388 views

    Christians must regularly evaluate his growth.

    EVALUATING OUR GROWTH LUKE 2:39-52 INTRODUCTION The end of the year for some reasons is an interesting event in our lives. It creates a mixed feeling of excitement or loneliness for the future. It is exciting because we have another opportunity to start our lives and hopefully avoid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Miles From Home

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,456 views

    Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

    Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Crain avatar

    Don’t Miss Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,902 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

  • David Owens avatar

    The Quiet Years Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,456 views

    With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

    Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    How A Loving Parent Can Build A Loving Family

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    By studying the lives of Mary and Joseph we can learn how we can build a loving family.

    How A Loving Parent Builds a Loving Family Luke 2:41-52 We don’t have a lot of information on the home life of Jesus. From the Biblical account of the home of Jesus we know that his parents were loving and caring parents. From birth to 12 Jesus had both parents at home. Sometime between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Mary Should Not Have Worried

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,548 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

  • John Beehler avatar

    A Lesson From The First Family

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,407 views

    When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

    A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    I Christmas, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    A sermon based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 and Lk 2:41-52.

    Sermon for I Christmas Year C, 28/12/2003 Based on I Sam 2:18-20, 26 & Lk 2:41-52 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta A Rabbi and a Priest were sitting together on a train, and the Rabbi ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,798 views

    The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

    Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Jesus And Dallas Cowboys Jackets

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    Christmas 1: Mary and Joseph had settled into the normal routines of life. But when Jesus was 12 years old, they were reminded of Who Jesus was and what He came to do.

    About 22 years ago we lived in Virginia Beach, VA. On one occasion, Sofi and I went to the mall with our, then, 2 young sons – one was 6 the other about 4 years of age. Sofi thought that I had the kids, and I thought that she had them. And before we knew it, we had become separated from our younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran