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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Anna, Simeon
THE HOPES AND FEARS OF ALL THE YEARS (LUKE 2:21-38) The Chinese say, “There is no bigger tragedy than a heart’s death.” Hope is powerful. It’s been said, “Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” The Bible tells us that hope in God does not disappoint: ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-38
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!
SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This sermon explores the themes of patience, prophecy, and the presence of Jesus, as seen in the experiences of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:22-40. Key
Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship and the shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ, let us open our hearts to the Word that will be shared. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has been called to this place, at this moment, for ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-40
Topics: Simeon And Anna, Waiting
Can we see Christmas thru new eyes this Christmas?
A pastor, an avid golfer, was once taking part in a local tournament. As he was preparing to tee off, the organizer of the tournament approached him and pointed to the dark, threatening storm clouds which were gathering. "Preacher," the organizer said, "I trust you’ll see to it that the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:22-35
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon focuses on the interesting comment that Simeon makes that, having seen the Messiah, he is now ready to die in peace. What would it take for us to die in peace?
READY TO GO? What would make you say, “Now I can die in peace”? - I ask this question in the half-joking way that we usually use this phrase. Someone meets their sports hero and then says, “Now I can die in peace.” Some teen girls go see Shawn Mendes in concert and leave saying, “Now I can die ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-32
What can the generations teach us?
In the genealogies of Judah and Simeon, what’s missing? Were many faithful to God? Were our ancestors? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 4. Who were tribal leaders of note in Judah? Was Karmi another name for Chelubai, or Caleb, the man who surveyed the promised land? Did these generations forget ...read more
A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany
A small boy thought his pocket knife was primarily something to be stuck into the ground or flicked into the side of thick barked trees. Then one day his grandfather said, "Hey, let me show you what you can do with that." The boy handed over the knife and watched intently as the older man took a ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
Power Encounters in Church Planting
Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:16-40
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.
ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more
An encounter with a loving God can change Your life
A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-13
Denomination: Pentecostal
Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
This is about Jesus’ walk with the two on the Road to Emmaus.
We don’t always get all the facts right away when something momentous happens. The day of 9/11 was filled with confusion and speculation. More confusing the closer to NYC and WTC. Recap Passion Week: triumphal entry, Last Supper, prayer, arrest, trial, execution, and burial. Now there were ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Denomination: Wesleyan
This is about Jesus and woman at the well.
This is a rich passage. I could spend a couple months preaching from this passage. Give background of animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Women were marginalized. Read John 4:1-42. What does it mean that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Was it divine or geographically necessary? ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-42
This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.
Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this. REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
Giving answers for what to do when you hear God’s voice.
Moses: Encountering God Face-To-Face 8-6-06 Exodus 3:1-4:14 Video Clip – Close Encounters Intro. In 1977 everybody was talking about “Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind”. Spielberg’s movie was a run-a-way hit because it seemed to answer a question that we all ask sooner or later. The ...read more
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