In Sermons:

Christmas: "A Light For Dark Days”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll explore what the light of Christmas - Jesus Christ - can do for our dark days of disappointment, distress, doubt, or depression. Jesus came to light up our dark days and encourage, strengthen, guide, and change us. Don’t miss out on this wonderful time.

Christmas: “A Light for Dark Days” One of my favorite activities during this season is driving around to look at all the Christmas lights. Although the day after Thanksgiving is the official start for these lights to go up, somehow the shopping malls and stores never got the message — or they ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46, Job 30:26, Lamentations 1:20, John 12:35, Lamentations 3:19-20, 2 Samuel 22:29, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 5:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesús Es Nuestra Esperanza

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 18, 2025

Nuestra esperanza está segura por la promesa, palabra y pastor que vienen de Dios.

Estamos en el cuarto domingo de adviento. Han pasado ya tres domingos en los que hemos estado considerando a Jesús como nuestro gozo, paz, amor y hoy cerramos con el énfasis en la esperanza. El dicho popular dice: “la esperanza es lo último que muere”. Y es que ciertamente en ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025

We all make mistakes, but we can avoid some by learning lessons from other people's mistakes.

LEARNING FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS INTRODUCTION A. Puublilus Syrus (85-43 BC) said, “From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.” B. Confucius observed, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ecclesiastes 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacrifice Behind The Manger

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

Christmas is beautiful—not because of the lights, gifts, or songs—but because of the unimaginable sacrifice Jesus made to reach us.

THE SACRIFICE BEHIND THE MANGER Philippians 2:6–8 Christmas is beautiful—not because of the lights, gifts, or songs—but because of the unimaginable sacrifice Jesus made to reach us. Philippians 2:6–8 pulls back the curtain of eternity and shows us what Christmas truly cost Jesus. It reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Reset: Learning From Peter's Journey

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

In the first lesson of this series, we turn our attention to the life of the Apostle Peter. His story is one of deep failure and even greater grace. It is the story of a man whom God had to reset—and in his journey, we will surely recognize our own.

SPIRITUAL RESET: Learning from Peter’s Journey Beloved brothers and sisters, As we step into a new year, many of us carry weariness, disappointments, and promises left unfulfilled—both as individuals and as a church. The New Year is not merely a fresh page on the calendar; it is God’s invitation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even There: The Invisible Hand Of God In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

Life sometimes takes us into unexpected places — the mountaintop of success or the valley of failure, the dawn of change or the loneliness of distance. In those moments we often ask, “Lord, are You still here?”

EVEN THERE: The Invisible Hand of God in Unlikely Places Text: Psalm 139:7–10 (NIV) “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weary World Rejoices

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

As we approach this Christmas season, my beloved country - Philippines, like the world around us, has known weariness, struggle, and darkness. Yet God reminds us that His Light has come, and the weary world can rejoice.

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As we approach this Christmas season, I feel compelled to write to you with a message of hope and encouragement inspired by Isaiah 9:2: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can Break More Than We Can Fix

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025

Some take sin lightly. Others take sin seriously, but believe they can fix it in themselves and others.

WE CAN BREAK MORE THAN WE CAN FIX INTRODUCTION A. When we sin and then repent, our natural inclination is to try to right the wrong. B. We probably have not repented unless we have this desire. C. But in sinning, we usually break more than we can fix. I. EXAMPLES OF BREAKING MORE THAN WE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew Part 2 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 18, 2025

This is to refer you to other sermons I have done on Chapters 6-7.

https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/matthew-6-1-18-steven-w-satterfield-sermon-on-sermon-on-the-mount-293637 https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/matthew-6-19-34-steven-w-satterfield-sermon-on-grace-293666 https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/matthew-7-steven-w-satterfield-sermon-on-golden-rule-293711 ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Season For Giving

Contributed by Charles Payne on Dec 18, 2025

You have to admit that something happens every December. It is a worldwide phenomenon. Much larger and much older than any single denomination. A season on generosity unrivaled by any other time of the year. We acn identify the cause.

A SEASON FOR GIVING Worldwide phenomenon Origins — Corruption — Restoration to Heaven’s Gifts PROLOGUE (I’m going to go out on a limb and say that most everyone here today falls into one of four categories) Already finished shopping for Christmas presents Is currently shopping for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Matthew 2:11, Luke 14:13, James 1:17, Isaiah 9:6, Galatians 4:4-5, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Acts 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 8:16, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025

One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justification By Grace Through Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 18, 2025

"Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:24).

JUSTIFICATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH. Romans 3:21-26. 1. Paul contrasts the righteousness of God with the unrighteousness and self-righteousness of man. In the gospel, the righteousness of God has been made known through the death of Christ. Righteousness is not something which we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Dementia

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 18, 2025

It is no laughing matter.

Spiritual Dementia Jude 1:5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. 2Pe 1:12 ¶ Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5, 2 Peter 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Dec 18, 2025

Stoning of Stephen

How Will You Finish? (Acts 7: 54-60) It is not about where you are now or how you started It is all about how you finish Remodeling houses, if you start out all hung ho and burn yourself out and you stop remodeling The house never gets finished and what good did you do A lot of us starts out when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Purim (Esther 9-10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2025

Why do the Jews celebrate Purim?

Does God protect those who are loyal to Him and carry them safely into His kingdom? Let’s begin in Esther 9 and 10. Does evil produce the exact opposite of what wicked people expect? Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command ...read more

Denomination: Baptist