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  • 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Marveling At Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 2, 2021
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    They marveled over the things Simeon said about the Child King. What can we learn about Jesus from the other places in Luke where this Greek word for "marvel" shows up?

    The Response to Simeon’s Words: They marveled at Jesus. - Luke 2:33. - Luke 2:18. - Same Greek word in both verses. - We are going to look at places in Luke (and one in Mark) where this Greek word shows up. What can we learn from it? Marveling at Jesus: 1. They marveled at His power. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2016
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     | 4,821 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

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023
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    The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

    If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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

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    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

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    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

  • John Lowe avatar

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

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2017
     | 9,972 views

    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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Such Is Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016
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     | 12,662 views

    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

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    Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025
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    Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,376 views

    Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

    Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubting Thomas Encounters The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 348 ratings
     | 36,372 views

    Thomas heard of the resurrection second-hand and had to have a personal encounter with Jesus before he came to faith.

    DOUBTING THOMAS ENCOUNTERS THE RISEN LORD The first Easter Sunday morning was a time of indescribable joy - Jesus had risen from the dead. Friday was the day of the funeral, but Sunday turned it into a festival! It was almost too good to be true. The disciples could hardly take it in. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist