Sermons on Simeons Encounter:

The Man Who Thought His Prayer Was Not Answered Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011

Zechariah prayed, and thought his prayer was not answered. God, however, not only heard his prayer, but answered in a way he could never have imagined.

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Levi

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81

1 Chronicles 6: 1 – 81 The Return of the Levi 6 The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4 Eleazar begot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

But God !

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 26, 2007

With man it may seem impossible but God! can do all things.

December 3, 2006 Morning Worship Text: Acts 13:1-3; 16:6-15 Subject: God’s Direction Title: But God… Do you know where you are going in life? Do you have a plan? Are you at the end of your road and think that you have arrived, so now it’s time to put life on cruise control and coast the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promises Of Hope

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

God To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 6, 2001

One story began at Christmas and goes to the cross and Easter!

God to the Rescue April 7, 2001 We’ve celebrated the meal that Jesus left us to remind us of Him and His work on earth, as well as the work that followed from His ascension to heaven. We celebrated Jesus, and each time we do, we celebrate some different facet of our Saviour. We’ve just seen the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, 1 John 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Approval Of One

Contributed by Hansel Young on Jul 29, 2008

Refusing to Live For Man’s Applause Living Only for God’s Approval

The Approval of One Proverbs 12:2 “A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.” Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis 39 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how the Lord appeared to Jacob in a dream. It was an amazing dream that showed how God cares for man and has made a way for him to get to God. In the dream God also spoke to Jacob and promised to always be with him as He accomplished the Abrahamic covenant through him. [Read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Messy Life, A Spiritual Legacy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 26, 2009

Getting right with God does not mean we will avoid trials and tragedies, but we can experience God’s help to get through them -- and leave behind a spiritual legacy.

A Messy Life, A Spiritual Legacy (Genesis 35-49) [series: The Life of Jacob finale] 1. According to an AP article posted Friday, "Stocks pared their losses and traded mixed Friday after the White House sought to douse fears that the government would nationalize crippled banks. "White House press ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anger In The Midst Of Peace

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

having peace always.

Anger in the Midst of Peace Sunday - July 6, 2003 “Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity.” Eph. 4:26-27 Early last Sunday morning while vacationing in the mountains of San Diego, I was sitting on the balcony while ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength For Crisis Times

Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 3, 2012

Having the strength to match difficult circumstances and to come out the other side.

INTRODUCTION Do you sometimes find life is so difficult you wonder if it is worth believing and running to the very end? Do you ever think the journey is too hard and wonder if you are the only one going through this situation? Do you ever feel like giving up? Turn to Deuteronomy 33: This is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:24-29, Deuteronomy 33:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 7 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 25, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at Revelation chapter seven.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 7 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Revelation Chapter 7 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 7 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Victory of the tribulation saints Text: Rev 7:1-7:17 What happened in chapter 6? What do you think would come ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 26, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 23 through 38

Luke 3: 23 – 38 All In The Family 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph, 25 the son of Mattathiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Prayers

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Places of Prayer, or implied prayer

Background to passages: places of prayer or implied prayer Luke 1:8–20 ESV Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist