Sermons on 2nd Beatitude:

Why Did The Angels Announce The Birth To Shepherds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2017

A message about the choice to proclaim the news of Christ's birth to the lowly shepherds. The sermon looks at how the shepherds were a foreshadowing of who the ministry of Jesus would focus on.

OF COURSE IT WAS SHEPHERDS: We act like this was an inevitable part of the story, but it wasn’t. - Luke 2:8-12. - The Christmas story is so familiar that we presume that each part had to happen that way. “Of course the shepherds heard from the angels. It had to be like that.” Only it didn’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness, 8th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2024

This study is about the 9 fruit of the spirit. This is the 8th installment on MEEKNESS. Let us look at what real spiritual meekness. is all about.

MEEKNESS, 8TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 6/6/24P By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) To review notes about fruit, see previous lessons. FRUIT: sweet and fleshy product of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 5:5, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Revival?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ.

What is revival? Revival is a restitution or a restoration to spiritual vigor. Revival is a reawakening of spiritual fervor. It is to revitalize the spiritual ardor of oneself, of a group of believers so as to reestablish the ability to win new members to Christ. As Spurgeon said, “Revival is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Ye His Saints.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

Saints are humble folks who revere the Lord.

O YE HIS SAINTS. Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22. David was ‘on the run’ from king Saul. Mistakenly thinking that he might find refuge with the Philistines, he only escaped from their clutches by feigning madness (cf. 1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in this place, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: The Wisdom From Above James 3:17-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

James 3:17-18 highlights the characteristics of godly wisdom and the fruit it produces in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Wisdom from Above James 3:17-18 Introduction: Today, we delve into the Book of James, particularly James 3:17-18. These verses highlight the characteristics of godly wisdom and the fruit it produces in our lives. Let's read the text together from the New Living ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18, Proverbs 2:6, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faithful "Me” Generation Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 5th sermon in the series.

A FAITHFUL “ME” GENERATION PSALM 119:33-40 A. The generation known as the Baby Boomers (1946-1964) was also dubbed the “Me” generation because of their perceived narcissism. Jesus taught that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. If we don’t love ourselves, our neighbor is in trouble. B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Kingdom Come PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To understand and live in the Kingdom of God, making the choice to serve God faithfully rather than being consumed by worldly possessions, as taught in Matthew 6:24.

Our focus today will be on a powerful teaching from the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 24, which challenges us to understand the Kingdom of God, to live it, and to bring it to Earth. As we embark on this journey, let's keep in mind the words of Pastor Rick Warren: "The Kingdom of God is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Topics: Kingdom Of God

Thriving Through The Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson From Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2025

Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision.

Thriving Through the Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson from Paul Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Contentment / Philippians 4:10–14 Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision. INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • “If I just had a little more…”—how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vessels Of God's House

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2008

God told Jeremiah to go down to the potter¡¯s house and there will I cause thee to hear my words¡±. Jer.18:1. So Jeremiah went down to the potter¡¯s house and he saw the potter ¡°wrought a work on the wheels and the vessel that he made of clay was marred

The Vessels of Gods House What type of vessel are you 2nd Timothy 2:19-21, 2nd Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1-4 In our society today the uniqueness of individuality is almost gone. Everything is produced in such a massive quantity that we loose the appreciation of something quickly and ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Devil Wants Your Children

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012

What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

“The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Apostolic

From Hope To Faith

Contributed by Tim Clutter on Nov 15, 2000

This sermon was for the purpose of encouraging the people in what they have been doing and to motivate them to take another step in being faithful to God by Praying, Reading Scripture and taking action by using their Spiritual Gifts.

FROM HOPE TO FAITH The title of my sermon today is, "From Hope to Faith." From Hope to Faith. How can we get from hope to faith? We will dig into the scriptures today to see just what God asks us to do to move from having hope to having faith. Fred Rogers. Anyone know who Fred Rogers is? Fred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: *other

How To Experience God Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

The "Hand of God" was with Ezra because: 1. He Studied God’s Word 2. He observed God’s Word 3. He Taught God’s Word

www.pastorlarry.net Title: How to Experience God Text: Ezra 7 (esp. vv. 6-10) Author: Larry C. Brincefield 1. Since the dawn of history… • Mankind has sought a relationship with God… • Adam and Eve longed to walk thru the Garden of Eden with their Creator in the cool of the day… • And ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Abomination Of Desolation - What Is It?

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 31, 2008

Jesus gave warning to the disciple about the abomination of desolation - what is the Abomination of Desolation mentioned in the Bible?

“Abomination of Desolation” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The Abomination of Desolation – What is it? The very phrase is enough to make anyone feel uncomfortable and cause an uneasy sensation of doom. Why is it that this term causes such an emotion in a person? The answer is rather ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2022

To grow in our walk, we must learn from our failures.

INTRODUCTION • Were you ever naive as a Christian? • Maybe you thought that after you accepted Christ, you would never sin again or that you would never struggle with failure. • We can have unrealistic expectations for ourselves as Christians: We are followers of Jesus, so naturally, the new life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-18, 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tutor Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 6, 2022

The law points us to Christ.

The Tutor Jeffery Anselmi / General The Book of Galatians- Standing on Grace / Abrahamic Promise; Law in the NT / Galatians 3:15–29 The law points us to Christ. INTRODUCTION • We have to decide how we will live our life; we have to determine what kind of foundation we will build our life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ