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John Gaston
Contributing sermons since Feb 6, 2012
Newest Sermons
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The Significance Of The Swaddling Cloths
Contributed on Dec 3, 2025
The Angel's mention of "swaddling cloths" was understood by the shepherds as referring to their practice of wrapping up the Temple-bound passover lambs so that they wouldn't be blemished, & highlighted the birth of the Lamb of God.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SWADDLING CLOTHS Luke 2:3-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. What do you call a dog who works for Santa? Santa Paws! 2. Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve? Because it "soots" him! 3. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective? Santa ...read more
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The Hidden Power Of Prayer
Contributed on Nov 28, 2025
In the story of Cornelius is hidden a great truth about prayer: repeated prayers gain a weight of prayer which increase their potency. Persistent prayer becomes very visible before God, hastening His action.
THE HIDDEN POWER OF PRAYER Acts 10:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: When the Actor’s Circumstances Changed 1. Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays Jesus in the successful series The Chosen. Before landing the role of Jesus, Roumie had surrendered everything but his acting career to God. He had been ...read more
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Sandpaper Christians
Contributed on Nov 22, 2025
In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.
SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more
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Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven
Contributed on Nov 21, 2025
Nothing is more powerful than a temptation that perfectly appeals to our fallen nature. Satan knows exactly how to appeal to our weak spots. Here are seven of his most cunning suggestions.
Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven Luke 14:16-22 I. Everybody Else Is Doing It. 1. God is a non-conformist. Every great man of God that was used of God was a non-conformist. The Bible tells us “to be not conformed to this world.” 2. Noah in his day was different. 3. Enoch did not ...read more
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Enoch’s Amazing Walk
Contributed on Nov 19, 2025
Today we’re looking at amazing aspects of Enoch’s walking with God and then look at 6 connections to walking that can be applied to our walk with God.
ENOCH’S AMAZING WALK Genesis 5:21-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE RIDDLES 1. Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married Ruth? A. Ruthless. 2. Q. What do they call pastors in Germany? A. German Shepherds. 3. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah He was floating his ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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What God Says About The Future I
Contributed on Mar 26, 2022
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Misfit Christmas
Contributed on Dec 4, 2021
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Summer Of Sin
Contributed on Jun 12, 2021
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Burly Series
Contributed on Feb 6, 2021
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Contributed on Dec 3, 2018
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