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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Destiny Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009
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    The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

    Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Could You Do For God That He And Everybody Would Like?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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    If you could ask God for anything in world, what would you ask, and if you got that thing, would it cause a conflict with someone else. Then ask, what you could give God that he would like you to do, that would suit you both; that then is your calling!

    Word Count: 2610 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th December 2012 by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: If you could ask God for anything in world, what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Harvey Earls avatar

    "What Happened Next?" A Sermon About Waiting

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Feb 29, 2016
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    Waiting on God

    Sermon for Sunday December 27, 2015 What happened Next? Luke 2:22-35 Well, it is the Sunday after Christmas. Many pastors have a hard time figuring out what to preach this particular Sunday. Often, we’ll hear a year-end message – a summary of all that God has done, and how we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Character Changes Through Encounters With God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022
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    When we have an encounter with God several things change in our. We categorised them into three, Vision, Character and Relationships. In this part of the series we look at the Character Changes that happen when we have an encounter with God.

    Encounter with God Series Part 4 Encounter Changes our Character For a video version o this sermon visit https://youtu.be/L6RdiwW-bnU Good morning. We are digging into the aspect of Encounters with God. In the first message on this series, we saw that there are four biblical perspectives on God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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    Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

    Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    The 12 Stone Memorial Part 2: Reuben And Simeon Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 26, 2009
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    In part 2 of this series, we look at Jacob’s first 2 sons, Reuben and Simeon and what they symbolize in and for the church.

    We continue to look at the 12 stone memorial that was set up by the Israelites after crossing the Jordan. Each stone was for each of the 12 tribes of Israel. We are going to look together at the first two sons born to Jacob and the significance of what God was doing in and through these sons. n ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus’ Circumcision And First Temple Visit With Acknowledgements By Simeon Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2017
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    Sin has an internal character, because we are sinners by birth, not because we have come into contact with anything. There is a connection between motherhood and the transmission of sin by inheritance. At birth, we inherit a sinful, fallen nature.

    -5-4 BC- In Bethlehem Jesus’ Circumcision and First Temple Visit with Acknowledgements by Simeon and Anna Jesus’ Circumcision (Leviticus 12:3) Luke 2:21 Circumcision was the sign that God gave to His covenant people, Israel. Every male child was to be circumcised when they were eight days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    What We Can Learn From Simeon This Christmas Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 9, 2017
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    Simeon was a devout and righteous man who had been waiting patiently for the Messiah to come. When he saw the little boy, Jesus, he took him by his arms and blessed him.

    WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM SIMEON We are continuing our Christmas series. We have been learning a lot of spiritual lessons from the wise men, Mary and Joseph and the shepherds. From the wise men, we learned that it is always wise to seek the Lord. From Mary, we learned that we need a Savior from our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Such Is Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016
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    Dr. Tow looks at Jacob's journey in Genesis 35 and offers some comparisons as we encounter conflict, loss and much more in our own journeys.

    Such Is Life 06-21-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Life is a journey; for every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Are We Ready To See Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    Simeon and Anna are people who call us to live lives focussed upon God from beginning to end.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Who are your role models in the Christian faith? Just before Christmas I received this card from old friends. I have known Kevin and Audrey for almost twenty years now. They were a great support and encouragement to me when I was at theological college and have continued to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    The Presentation Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 3, 2020
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    Lessons for Ladies and Gentlemen through Anna and Simeon

    I have something for you, ladies and gentlemen-- For the ladies, Anna fasted and prayed. Fasting brings a change in consciousness. Internal dialogue slows down; the mind quiets; deeper longings can be heard. Anna prayed for her nation, testifying to Jesus to Israel “to all who were awaiting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Makes The Seemingly Normal Abnormal

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 31, 2020
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    Joseph and Mary go to fulfill the law in the presentation of Jesus, and they receive so much more from Simeon and Anna.

    2.2.20 Luke 2:22-40 22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Jackson avatar

    Rediscover Hope Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020
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    When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

    [Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020
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    There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

    The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2016
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     | 4,727 views

    Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised.

    Intro Who did God invite to witness the most important birth on earth? We might be surprised. Goal Let’s understand that worldly importance is unimportant to God. He has very different values. Sermon Plan We will look at Luke 2:1-40, God’s guest list and peace on earth. Bethlehem Luke 2:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist