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  • Left-Overs

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas

    1st Sun. after Christmas Luke 2:25-40 "Left - Overs" "An Indian chief was disturbed about how lazy his braves had been during the hunting season, so he called all the tribe together and announced, "I’ve got good ...read more

  • How To Age With Grace

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    Gives some guidelines for aging gracefully from the examples of Simeon and Anna.

    DATE: July 15, 2001 TEXT: Luke 2:21-38 THEME: "How to Age With Grace" INTRODUCTION “There is something happening to every one of you this very moment as you sit here in church. Imperceptibly, but relentlessly. You are getting older - aging. The causes are uncertain, probably because our ...read more

  • Candlemas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,210 views

    The Perseverence, the Perception and Prophetic Message of Simeon

    Bale 03-02-02 Candlemas Lk: 2:22-40 The perseverance of Simeon Story: On 12th February 1809 a baby boy was born in a one-room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm in Kentucky. He grew up to be a man of rugged determination. And although he had less than a year of formal education, he ...read more

  • "Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 23,392 views

    Part 1 in a 4 part Christmas series

    (Read text: vss 1-11) This passage from the second chapter of Luke is one of the most familiar passages in all of scripture; even among the unchurched. We seldom hear these verses read other than during the Christmas season, and even Christians probably seldom see them except when they are ...read more

  • The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

    AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

  • The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,996 views

    Characteristics taken from the life of Anna and Simeon that are important today.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 4 “The Waiting Game” Luke 2:21-38 The events recorded in the second half of Luke, chapter two are important, they have to be important because they are the only events from the infancy of ...read more

  • The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.

    Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more

  • Good Defeats Evil Through Might!

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,920 views

    How do we answer evil as humans compared to how God answers evil? We are called to meet evil with love and compassion, as God met evil with Jesus.

    A Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Lessons Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake 24 December 2001 May the words of my lips and the meditations of all our hearts be ever pleasing to thee, O Lord most high. Amen. Tonight we join together to anticipate the imminent birth of Jesus. ...read more

  • Presented To The Lord

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

    I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

  • Praise And Proclaim

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    When Anna sees Jesus, she praises and proclaims the Messiah.

    A novel, a movie, a television show, each has a cast of major characters and minor characters. Often the mark of a good story is a strong supporting cast, where the minor characters make an important contribution to the overall plot. For example, think back to The Beverly Hillbillies. Now, I ...read more

  • The Holy Family

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

    DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

  • Wait!

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    How to wait on God

    Sermon: WAIT! Luke 2:21-40 December 29, 2002 I. Introduction A. I think the second most hated word in my household, after no, is wait! Wait you can open your present tomorrow. Wait a minute, you have to have dinner before you eat your candy. Wait, you have to play with that outside. ...read more

  • Jesus, Our Redeemer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    How God took the "Redemption of the Firstborn" to proclaim the Redemption of mankind though Jesus

    Sharrington 02-02-03 Presentation of Christ in the Temple With all the festivities around Christmas and Epiphany, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that Jesus was an Orthodox Jew. Story: When I was younger, I used to wonder what, on earth, possessed Matthew and Luke to record the ...read more

  • The Family, The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,319 views

    “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16.

    Theme: The Family, the Future of the Church Text: 1 Sam.2:18-20, 26; Col. 3:12-17; Lk.2:41-52 The celebrations ushering in the New Year tomorrow will, in effect, bring the Christmas celebrations to an end. We cannot, however, afford to forget the good news of Christ’s birth. His birth, sinless ...read more

  • When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,298 views

    A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

    >>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more