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When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus—the name given by the angel before he was conceived. And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were finished, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (just as it is written in the…

Merry Christmas, everyone! We told the Christmas narrative last week. We saw how Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, and the Wise men all experienced the Presence of God through the coming of Emmanuel, God with Us. Now, let’s read what happened after Jesus was born, about forty days. When the time came for…

A Decree, a law, a prophesy Started with a mission, a task (1:1-4) Some prophesies John (1:5-25) Jesus (1:26-38) A visit and a song (1:39-56) A birth and a prophesy (1:57-80) A decree (2:1-5) A lowly, lonely birth (2:6-7) A visit after heavenly encounter (2:8-20) Cut to the passage This is a long passage…

Experiencing the World Changer: What Does It Mean? For the last four weeks we have been preaching an advent series from the Christ’s Birthday Observance 2020 theme, “Experiencing the World Changer.” And we haven’t been talking about the COVID-19 virus that has changed so many things in our world in the…

INTRODUCTION It is Over! The Holiday frenzy is over — the preparation — the waiting — the anticipation — the excitement of the big day — so much went into it! How many of you were able to attend our Christmas Eve services — live or online? It was amazing — the candles — the music — the spirit in the…

How to find Christmas. Know Where to Look. Let’s look at Simeon… I was tending my duties at the temple, and in walks this young couple... carrying the messiah ! “Are you sure, Simeon!” How do you know it was the messiah? Was it something about the parents? No, they were just a normal young couple. Well…

Over the past several weeks, we have been examining the Call of God given to individuals through angels. God had been silent, sending no more prophets, men who would declare His messages for the people. It had been so long, but finally God started speaking to some who believed what He had promised through…

Mary & Joseph take Jesus to the temple, where the prophet Simeon (like us today) is surprised by Jesus.

At Christmas, there's always that one family member who takes forever to open their gifts. They delicately untie each ribbon. They strategically pull off each piece of tape. Then they carefully unfold the wrapping paper. Everyone else is thinking (or saying), "Open it already!" This week, we learn about Simeon, a man who knew how to wait. Simeon waited on God's greater promise of the coming Messiah, but also a specific promise to him; that he would see the Christ before he saw death.

There are times in our life where God makes us wait for the fulfillment of his promise. We should never give up hope while waiting on God.

Introduction Greetings… After the birth of Jesus, when the days of Mary’s purification were ended, Joseph and Mary brought the Infant Jesus to Jerusalem when He was 40 days of age in order to make a sacrifice as required by the Law of Moses ( Leviticus 12:1-8 ). From Luke 2:22-24 we learn Joseph & Mary…

This is a character focused sermon on Anna and Simeon.

The Promise of Jesus in Simeon This morning I want to take you back to a man only mentioned 1 time in the New Testament. Yet he is someone who fascinates me. Simeon is an old man who is described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him is his expectancy to see the Christ based entirely…

When Simeon meets Jesus he praises God for seeing His salvation. As believers advent is a time to stop and praise God because we know salvation has come through Jesus Christ

Rediscover enduring hope. 2000 years ago, Simeon laid eyes on the promised Messiah and proclaimed prophetic praise, overflowing with hope. This Advent, peer into Simeon's song and let his spirit of joyous hope kindle yours. God keeps His promises. Hope has a name - Jesus!

Introduction Introduction Charles Eliot was the president and then the president emeritus of Harvard University. It was the summer of his 90th year that went to visit his neighbors, the Peabody’s in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Mrs. Peabody had just had a baby and so Mr. Eliot wanted to congratulate the…

Finding Hope in Our Uncertainties

God was offering His people hope in Isaiah 9:2 by promising a light that would come to expel the darkness. Simeon’s encounter with the baby Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise to bring salvation to all people. Simeon had the audacity to hope that God would come through, even after years of waiting.

God does great things with humble people.

The world is used to putting their hope in people and things that don't measure up and are imperfect. Christ gives us a perfect person and God who can be fully hoped in with no disappointments.

As we begin this morning, lease turn in your copies of God’s Word to Luke 2:25 -25. We will be reading these verses shortly, so please have them marked and ready for that time. If you are using one of the pew Bibles, you will find this on page 725. But before we begin, let’s go before the throne of our…