In Sermons:

Introduction To 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2003

Three comments Paul makes about the church.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction In our study of 1st Thessalonians, we became quite acquainted with this wonderful group of believers from the city of Thessalonica. I want you to take a stroll with me back through what we have learned about them so far. There is something very satisfying about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2003

Before Jesus was presented as the Messiah John the Baptist issued a call to preparation.

Preparation for Christmas Mark 1: 1-8 The title of today’s message is “Preparation for Christmas.” This probably suggests to you; going to the attic and bringing down all the decorations, putting up the tree and all the lights, purchasing the gifts, doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Messages Of The Angels

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003

Angels delivered more messages about the birth of Jesus than of any other message in the Bible. This sermon deals with these messages of the angels.

The Messages of The Angels By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense." Luke 1:11 The Message To Zacharias Beginning at verse thirteen through verse twenty, we have the first message from an angel. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Eighth Day Is Like New Year's Day

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2003

how Jesus’ circumcision gives us hope for the new year

December 31, 2003 Luke 2:21 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. (NIV) On the first day, God said, “let there be light,” and there was light. On the second day, God separated the waters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gifts Jesus Gives At Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003

The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only perfect gift ever offered—the gift of God through a Bethlehem baby n

The Gifts Jesus Gives at Christmas Matthew 2:10-11 The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Wise Men Overcome Worship Obstacles

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2003

The wise men encountered three obstacles as they sought to worship Christ - distance, unbelief, and lowliness. So do we.

MATTHEW 2:1-12: WISE MEN AND OVERCOME WORSHIP OBSTACLES (Distance, unbelief, lowliness) “Let’s worship God.” “Welcome to worship.” “Come and worship Christ on Christmas.” We use the word “worship” a great deal around here. What does it mean to “worship” God? What pictures fly into your mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

You Were Made For A Mission

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 31, 2003

The mission to reach the lost. Fifth message in Rick warren’s series on Life purpose.

You Were Made for a Mission Colossians 4:5 Intro: You were made for a mission. It is the fifth purpose for which God created you. What is your mission? It is to share the good news of Jesus. Jesus said, "As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world." (JN 17:18) Jesus said, "As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Miracle Greater Than The One On 34th Street Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

First in a series of sermons called "A Classic Christmas." Using a short clip from some Christmas Classics, these messages seek to help the hearer focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: A GREATER MIRACLE THAN THE ONE ON 34TH STREET Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few years I have had a growing appreciation for some of the old classic movies 1. I suppose that it all began with April and Alan getting involved in the plays at school a. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Scrooge Could Change Than There Is Hope For You Too! Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in a series called "A Classic Christmas." Using a video clip from "A Christmas Carol" this message seeks to show that because of Jesus Christ anyone can change for Him.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: IF SCROOGE COULD CHANGE, THEN THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU TOO! 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: A. Once a Scrooge, always a Scrooge–right? 1. After all, An old dog cannot learn new tricks–or, at least that’s what we say a. I want to explore the question this morning: Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

Sermon 5 of 7 in series on Personal Change

Seek First To Understand, Then to be Understood Proverbs 4:7 This is powerful because it is right in the middle of your Circle of Influence. Many factors in interdependent situations are in your Circle of Concern - problems, disagreement, circumstance, other people’s behavior. And if you focus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Keeps Us Going?

Contributed by Klaus Heid on Jan 3, 2004

To endure in Christian ministry we need to refill our energy: 2 Cor 4:1 and "Castaway" give helps to do so.

What keeps us going? Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:1 As usual Chuck Noland is travelling – on a business trip at the other end of the world. Then it happens: His plane crashes in the middle of the ocean. He alone manages to reach a remote island. A bitter fight for survival begins, a new challenge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004

This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004

This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9, Proverbs 30:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Significance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith & The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

To be full of faith, we must be full of the Holy Spirit.

Faith & The Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:16-19 Many years ago, A. W. Tozer said, "If the Holy Spirit were taken away from the New Testament Church, 90% of what they did would have come to a halt. But if the Holy Spirit were taken away from today’s Church, only 10% of what it does would cease." Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational