Sermons on Simeons Encounter:

In Search Of Christmas

Contributed by Raymond Manaois on Nov 30, 2018

What is Christmas? or What is the meaning of Christmas? sometimes, when we say Christmas, it is always incorporate with gifts, Christmas stories, etc. but what is the true meaning of Christmas?

1. To experience Him is to know that Christ is in our hearts and that He is our Salvation (27-31). We need to experience Him as Family. It is not under the tree matters, it is what surrounds it. Just like what Simeon felt, He was fulfilled and complete as he see Jesus Christ. This experience is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

The Hopes And Fears Of All The Years

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Anna, Simeon

THE HOPES AND FEARS OF ALL THE YEARS (LUKE 2:21-38) Chuck Swindoll told a touching and an unforgettable story about Major Harold Kushner and a marine who was held by the Viet Cong for five and a half years: “Among the prisoners in Kushner’s POW camp was a tough young marine, 24 years old, who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simeon's Song - All I Want For Christmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

Simeon waited a long time to see the Messiah. But his anticipation was met with great rejoicing.

All I want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:25-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-21-2025 In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the twenty-six miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After swimming for hours, the fog set in and she became disoriented and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

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

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

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

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Close Encounter With A Loving God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002

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

Peter, Isaiah Encounter The Divine

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 29, 2001

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

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

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

God Encounters: The Samaritan Woman Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 13, 2004

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

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004

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

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: On The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 7, 2004

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

An Awesome Encounter With The Living God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2004

An encounter with God does two things - it reveals our unworthiness and releases our God given calling

An Encounter with the Living God Story: Last Friday (06-02-04) I went to the funeral service of my CME tutor John Aves, who died on the Lord’s Day in Bethlehem from a heart attack at the age of 52. John was over in Bethlehem as an “Ecumenical Accompanier” and has, for his work there been awarded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Encountering God Face To Face Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

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

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007

On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ