Sermons on A B C Christmas Option 1:

A Thankful Heart Is Not Optional

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 25, 2008

This message looks at the importance of having a thankful heart.

“A Thankful Heart is not Optional” Romans 1:16-25 Several years back the Peanuts comic strip pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, "This isn’t fair. The rest of the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Which We Are To Believe.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

The historical basis of the gospel.

THE GOSPEL WHICH WE ARE TO BELIEVE. Mark 1:1; Mark 1:14-15. There are various levels in which the kingdom of God has been appearing. The forerunner, John the Baptist, cried, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh’ (cf. Matthew 3:2). Similarly, Jesus began His own ministry with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

B Is For Beginning Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

1. In the beginning. 2. The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom 3. Your beginnings will seem humble 4. The beginning of birth pains

Introduction 1. One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and they no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we’ve decided that we no longer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"Baptism: Obligation Or Option”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 18, 2002

This sermon examines: Three types of baptism, why be baptized, and the significance of baptism.

Into: Some people treat the Bible as if it where a buffet, they just pick and choose the commands they want to obey and pass the others by. They have all kinds of excuses for doing so. Illustration: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breathe On Me Breath Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2023

The remission or retaining of sins is declarative, and belongs to the task of preaching the gospel.

BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD. John 20:19-23. It was the evening of the first day of the week: the day of the resurrection; the first day of the new creation. The disciples met together behind closed doors “for fear” (John 20:19). Fear stifles faith: this is why the Lord and His messengers so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Micah The Minor Prophet Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 26, 2009

We have looked at the works of Jonah, Amos, and Hosea b. We now come to the works of Micah, the last prophet of the eighth century B.C.

SERMON Minor Prophets Micah "STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (1:1-2:13) INTRODUCTION 1. The eighth century (800-700 B.C.) was filled with prophetic activity... a. Starting with Jonah, who prophesied to the city of Nineveh (790 B.C.) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Name More Excellent. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024

The superiority of Jesus.

A NAME MORE EXCELLENT. Hebrews 1:1-12. The high Christology of Hebrews 1 bears comparison with that of John 1:1-14. We are first reminded of the many and various ways that God spoke through the prophets in times past (Hebrews 1:1). Then we are informed that the final word of God has now come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2023

JANUARY 7th, 2024.

Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 A). THE FIRST DAY. Genesis 1:1-5. GENESIS 1:1. “In the beginning” is a temporal expression; it pertains to time. In fact, here it refers to the beginning of time itself; but also to the beginning of Creation. This is the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2018

"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich" (2 Corinthians 8:9).

THE GRACE OF GIVING. 2 Corinthians 8:7-15. 1. The example of the Macedonians (2 Corinthians 8:1-5). (v1) By the grace of God, the Macedonian churches (Philippi and Thessalonica) had been particularly forward in giving. (v2) Their gift was given out of poverty: like that of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Uniform Of The Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013

Four more imperatives for right Christian living.

THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY. Colossians 3:12-17. 1. This chapter has already furnished us with four imperatives: ‘seek those things which are above’ (Colossians 3:1); ‘set your affection on things above’ (Colossians 3:2); ‘put to death whatever in you is earthly’ (Colossians 3:5); and ‘put off’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Captivity And Restoration Of Manasseh.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2025

This is an example of the amazing grace of God towards one who was a very ‘chief’ of sinners (cf. 1 Timothy 1:15).

THE CAPTIVITY AND RESTORATION OF MANASSEH. 2 Chronicles 33:9-13. Bad king Manasseh was a son of good king Hezekiah, but his own style of leadership is here described as “leading Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem astray, to do evil more than the heathen” (2 CHRONICLES 33:9). ‘Moreover,’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Failure Really Not An Option?

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2013

In our failures, Jesus draws us closer to Him and is always there when we need Him.

Is Failure Really Not An option? Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: Failure is not an option. I’m sure you have heard the phrase. That phrase is linked to NASA and their space program. It originated when the makers of a documentary interviewed NASA officials about the problems that arose out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God Is Not Optional

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2023

In one sense, God gives us the freedom and option to serve Him or not. We know the outcomes of that choice, so it is not really an option to reject Him.

Serving God Is Not Optional Patriots have their eyes open to the destruction of our republic. Even the people who are asleep or are not patriotic know something is wrong. Our forefathers knew that having God as the basis of our society was essential, not optional. They knew that when people know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flight Into Egypt And The Massacre Of The Innocents. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2022

Out of Egypt have I called my Son. Matthew 2:15.

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Abridged. Matthew 2:13-23. MATTHEW 2:13. Joseph was called into exile. It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of God in our spiritual walk. After all, wherever God places ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

What can we learn form the Christmas gifts of Jesus?

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1 December 7, 2008 A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist