Sermons on Simeon And Anna:

Waiting On God

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 26, 2008

Sometimes God asks us to wait and be patient. What do we do in the meantime?

- How are you at waiting? - They say that patience is a virtue. I know a lot of people that are not very virtuous then. I am one of them. - I do not like to wait one iota - However, I am working on it. I’m starting a group called Impatient Anonymous. THE MEETING IS BEGINNING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gist PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Encourages perseverance in faith and spiritual growth, despite failures or disappointments, drawing inspiration from the dedication and determination in Luke 2:22-40.

Good morning, church. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in this place of worship, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to draw nearer to Him. As we gather today, we find ourselves in the early days of a new year. A time of hope and expectation, a time when many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: New Year's Eve, Reflections, Resolutions

Spiritual Insights From The Christmas Story

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2001

This sermon is about the spiritual lessons that we can learn from the Christmas Story

SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY OUTLINE 1.TIDINGS 2.TURNAROUND 3.THANKSGIVING 4.TIMING 5.TENSION 6.TESTIMONY 7.TESTAMENT THE MESSAGE SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY 1.TIDINGS Luke 1: 11-20 Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:8-12 Matthew 1:20-24 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anticipating Christmas

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

CHRISTMAS

ANTICIPATING CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:22-35 I. SIMEON’S LIVING WAS COMMENDABLE. (Vs. 25) A. Simeon Was A Righteous Man.v.25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Holiness

“worth The Wait”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Simeon

Luke 2:25-35 “Worth The Wait” I. The Spiritual Walk of Simeon (25-27) A. His Character 25 “..the same man was just [toward man] and devout [toward God]...” B. His Comfort 25 - “...waiting for the consolation of Israel...” C. His Consecration ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Holiness

Give Me A Reason To Shout

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Advent sermon on the joy of Christ’s birth.

GIVE ME A REASON TO SHOUT Luke 2:8-38 December 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A few weeks ago the Panthers played on Thursday night and Pastor Josh and I went along with Dave Lawlor and another friend. We had a great time and really appreciated the gift of the tickets. Pastor Josh and I were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wait Is Over! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2013

I want to take just a few moments to unwrap one more Christmas Story…The Story Of Simeon in a message I am calling ‘The Wait Is Over!’ You know, I think that, is a very appropriate title for Christmas Eve service, don’t you...

The Wait Is Over! The Story Of Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us Let us find our rest in Thee Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of every longing heart Born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Gift" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon rejoices in the greatest Gift ever given-Gon’s only-begotten Son-Jesus.

"THE GIFT" (A Christmas sermon) By-dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture text-2nd Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." Introduction- From the very beginning, giving the Gift was in His heart, and on His mind. WHAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Rapture

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

The Rapture refers to the moment when Jesus Christ will return to take His faithful followers to be with Him. It is a glorious hope for believers but a moment of great regret for the unprepared.

Title: PREPARING FOR THE RAPTURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

From Delay To Divine Fulfilment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Delay is not the end of God’s promise; it is often a sign that preparation is taking place behind the scenes. Many biblical heroes experienced delays before stepping into divine fulfilment.

FROM DELAY TO DIVINE FULFILMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." Supporting Texts: Genesis 21:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part Iv – Simeon – The Voice Of Faith Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is part four in a series looking at the characters in the Christmas narrative. In this case, Simeon is a man who has been promised by the Lord that he will live to see the Messiah and he eagerly waits for that day, knowing by faith it will come.

The Voices of Christmas Part IV Simeon – the Voice of Faith Over the last few weeks we have looked at some of the people who would unwittingly participate in the great drama that would surround the birth of our Lord. A drama that was written before the foundation of the world LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simeon - Not See Death Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

You never get too old to be used by God.

“At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. That day the Spirit led him to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song 2024 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 9, 2024

Simeon was waiting with hope for the Messiah

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-08-2024 Waiting for Gordon Last week, Maxine and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary by crossing off another bucket list item. We ate lunch at Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen in the suburbs. I asked our server, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like Simeon In The Last Days

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 12, 2025

Living Like Simeon in the Last Days” calls believers to reject spiritual complacency and, like Simeon, live Spirit-filled, watchful, and holy lives in joyful anticipation of Christ’s return, ready to meet Him whenever He comes.

Living Like Simeon in the Last Days Luke 2:25-32; Mark 24:36-42 There is an old fable in which three apprentice devils were talking to Satan. The first one said, “I will tell people there is no God.” Satan replied, “That will not fool many, because they know there is a God.” The second devil ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32, Matthew 24:36-42

Denomination: Baptist