Sermons on 31st December:

The Gift That Was Not Acceptedt

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

God gave Christ as a gift, knowing that many would not accept the gift.

The Unwanted Gift Matthew 2:1-4; 16-18 Intro: - Ever received an unwanted gift for Christmas - Ever given an unappreciated gift for Christmas - Christmas Carolers Receive No Praise for Giving - It was a chilly December evening in downtown Chicago, and about a dozen people from a suburban ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4, Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Joseph - God's Plan For Us Is Best Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 3, 2006

We have choices to make throughout life. In every situation we have to choose whether we are going to follow our plan or follow God’s plan. Please know that God’s plan is much better than our plan. There are two criteria that, if followed, will enable

Joseph – God’s Plan for Us is Best The Characters of Christmas Series By Greg Johnson December 3, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Matthew 1:18-24 Joseph found himself in a tough situation in Matthew chapter one. Mary, the woman that he was engaged to be married, was found to be pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Laugh Belongs To Christ

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Apr 13, 2004

Easter C: In jokes, the third person often provides the punch line. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus raised two people from the dead, but his resurrection was different-- God’s punch line.

Please join me again in proclaiming the Easter greeting: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Among our brothers and sisters in Christ in Eastern Orthodox traditions, Easter is a time for humor. After the seriousness of Lent, and the heaviness of Holy Week, Easter is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Except Thou Bless Me 1 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

God deals with serious people in life. Faith is serious business. Except thou bless me is a statement of seriousness in God’s blessings and Change in life. Jacob had enough of joking and cheating, He now need to be serious.....

God blesses a crowd free person! God wants to bless you even right now. There are things still attached to your life that needs to be removed. From January and now its December the Lord has been wondering how he should touch you. You need to send away the crowd and cross into the New Year ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Naaman's Servant Girl: The Insignificant One Who Shares Good News Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2009

Naaman’s servant girl was in many ways insignificant, but she pointed Naaman to God, the one who could heal him. We are called to do the same

2 Kings 5 To some of us this morning that will be a familiar event from the Bible, but for others you may have heard it for the first time. For some of you the suggestion that God heals bodies and heals hearts will be familiar; but for some of you the idea that God heals bodies and heals hearts may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Life Purpose And Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 6, 2010

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and those who know their “purpose and calling” and do them well will be victorious and honored now and forever!

On December 10, many of us will be going to the theaters to see the next movie about the chronicles of Narnia. Yes, although it is about entertainment, there are many biblical principles from the writings of CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are actually 7 books and it can be said that the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:15-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey From Galilee To Judea

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010

Joseph and Mary traveled from Galilee to Judea to be registered / taxed and to be at the right place at the right time to give birth to Jesus (vision).

Opening illustration: In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: "We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas." Katherine hurried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasoning Our Getting Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 1, 2008

The best gift one can get is that of a relationship with Jesus. New Years is a great time to think this through

Enjoy the tree because next week it will be gone, the garlands, nativity scene and memorial ornaments will be put away till next December 7 (which is the second Sunday in Advent). At our house we’ve left up some winter decorations but the bulk of our Christmas is down and in the garage. Yet, today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Are You Listening To?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

Who are "THEY"? The “Right” THEY will keep us above the fray; The “Wrong” THEY will turn us into the fray!

Who Are You Listening to? Nehemiah 4 Do you know someone who BELIEVES everything he is told? Some things are better heard after one has STUFFED his ears! All of us are prone to lean into the SWAY of THEY! Everyone needs a place where they can be ENCOURGAGED! You can get DISCOURAGED ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Oh Holy Night Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 23, 2008

This devotional talk about the song, Oh Holy Night tells some surprising things about the origin and usage of this most familiar Christmas song.

Oh Holy Night CHCC: December 24, 2008 (Christmas Eve Devotion) INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! Tonight I want to talk about one of the best known Christmas Anthems of all time. It’s not an easy song to sing, but it has been performed all over the world … for over 150 years. This song has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Gifts Under The Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

Maybe we should forgo the gift wrap, fridge the fruitcake, and let love be our greatest aim for Christmas.

Love Gifts under the Tree Michael Wiley 12/21/08 1 Corinthians 13 John 3:16 Introduction: Finished Shopping? What kind of gifts are you looking for? We look for gifts for Christmas that show our love for others. Joke; one man asked another, “what are you getting your wife?” “I’ll wrap myself.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fanatic: What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008

How does your enthusiasm for your interests and pastimes compare to your enthusiasm for God?

A fanatic is a person with an extreme enthusiasm for something. • Celebrity fanatics • Sports fanatics • Home decorating fanatics • Car fanatics • Money fanatics • TV and movie fanatics • Shopping fanatics • Family fanatics How does your enthusiasm for your interests and pastimes compare to your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 4, 2008

We cannot live our lives based on emotions and feelings, but on faith and truth.

MORE THAN A FEELING December 3, 2008 Youth If you have played Guitar Hero, you know "More Than A Feeling" by Boston. What is ironic that the song is all about feelings – being lost in music. But Faith is More Than a Feeling: We all have emotions and drama in our lives, but we cannot live by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here's The Church, Here's The Steeple

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Dec 5, 2008

The church has influenced the world over the years because the message changes people. It will change you too.

Here’s the church / here’s the steeple Michael Wiley November 30, 2008 Mark 12:39-41 + Various Scriptures in Acts. Introduction: We are preparing a mailer to send to over 10,000 homes in December. The footer at the bottom says, “Love God Love People Change the World.” Think about it. How would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Message

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

A Great Story

Christmas Eve Message December 24, 2007 This Is About That Titus 2:11 If we were to visit each other’s garages tonight I guarantee we would find some pretty unique stuff. Some of you are thinking I don’t have a garage, so let’s not be so exact. If we were to visit your attic, shop, your ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational