Sermons on A B C Christmas Option 2:

Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2022

Christmas is a season mixed with good and evil. Let’s learn about the good from Luke 2.

Christmas is a season mixed with good and evil. Let’s learn about the good from Luke 2. A Decree “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018

This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels And Shepherds

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013

No person is an 'untouchable' to God: and the things revealed that first Christmas are such that 'angels desire to look into...'

ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Luke 2:8-20. To be a shepherd was not necessarily considered to be one of the higher occupations in the Judean province. This is surprising, since some of Israel's great leaders had been shepherds. Abraham had his flocks, as had Isaac. Jacob kept the flocks of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Christmas - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Promise made, promise kept. When you hear these words, you can draw an arch from the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the Old Testament is the promise made, and the New Testament is the promise kept.

Each Sunday in the month of December, we are looking at ancient predictions from Isaiah, an Old Testament prophet concerning the coming Messiah. Isaiah provides for us a trilogy of predictions about Jesus 700 plus years before His birth. This trilogy provides us with the ingredients of what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:46

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Plan B Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

Salvation, repentance, humility, pride

THERE IS NO PLAN B “Why going is urgent, not optional” Romans 3: 10-12 (p 797) Oct. 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the statement “Ignorance of the law is no excuse?” or “Ignorance of the law is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Revelation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

When we see Jesus, we see the very reflection of God Himself.

THE FINAL REVELATION. Hebrews 1:1-4. The poetry of this short passage is beautiful, and the theology is exquisite. The high Christology of these words and phrases resonates with the majesty and dignity of our Saviour. We are left in no doubt that “the Son” is the very voice of God to mankind. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Christmas Questions. #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 18, 2014

Do we really understand the 'Who' of Christmas? Who exactly is this Christ child?

This is our second Sunday of the series, “Jesus is the reason for the season” and our 4 Christmas questions. If you remember last week’s message we answered the first question; “WHERE did the idea of Christmas originate?” That answer took us on a journey back before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Deliverer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Bethlehem, after all, is no mean city...

THE DELIVERER. Micah 5:1-6. In Micah 3 a threat was made against the judges and rulers of Israel. In Micah 5:1 we are reminded that the judge, or leader, would be smitten upon the cheek. This also has Messianic overtones, of Jesus the ultimate judge, prince and ruler being smitten on our behalf. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Sunday After Christmas, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2023

DECEMBER 31st, 2023.

Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40 A). THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:22-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 B Different In Your Discipleship Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007

A disciple is an apprentice. How can we be REAL disciples of Jesus? follows the Dare 2 B Different outline: Embody His Name, Embrace His Mission, Emulate His Word.

DARE 2 B DIFFERENT: In Your Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Disciple – “apprentice” – learns by living and working with his teacher in a daily ‘hands-on’ experience. I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character in Your Discipleship A. “Deny Himself” 1. God’s character is a selfless character as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2b

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In the previous sermon, we established that one of the things that distinguishes us from each other is the way we conduct ourselves when troubles come our way.

When the good times come, we all respond basically the same way. For example, when someone asks us HOW WE ARE, all of us just give them a big smile and we say, “GREAT!” In the difficult times, we can see the difference in people. When the difficult times come and you ask them HOW THEY ARE. . . • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #1

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003

Satan can’t win unless we quit

Why Quiting Is Not An Option - part #1 July 13, 2003 AM Matthew 14:22-26 Mark 4:36-39 This morning I want to deal with the spiritual implications of quiting -- Or giving up in times of difficulty. Tonight I want to look at the everyday realities of what happens when we quit -- But this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39, Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Charismatic

When Hearing Is The Only Option

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 10, 2010

When one sense fails or is not available all others are elevated

When Hearing is The Only Option Luke 18: 35-40 Vs. 35 Near – When Jesus Is near something on the inside prompts you to posture yourself for completion. Jesus wasn’t there yet but he was on his way, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Giving Up--Never An Option"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 16, 2003

Why the Christian should never consider giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 12, 2003 “Giving Up--is Never an Option” Matthew 9:22 Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back on a time in your life when you gave up on something or someone and years later you said, “I wish I would have stuck it out just a little bit longer.” I “gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:22, Galatians 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist