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Happy Birthday Jesus

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

The meaning of the candles in an Advent Wreath; Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Salvation and the Birth (Incarnation) of Christ

Happy Birthday, Jesus (An Advent Celebration) Luke 2.1-20 December 24, 2000 An Advent Wreath has five candles representing different parts of the Christmas story. They consist of three white candles (Prophecy, Bethlehem and Shepherds), a purple candle (our Salvation), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Ten reasons to sacrifice.

Sacrifice 1. It is not a sacrifice if you have not willing given it up. Many people think that they are sacrificing for God if they are not driving a Cadillac, not living in the riches part of town, or not wearing the finest clothes. However, they are not able to have the best; so it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Life By Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2014

We learn through Christ teachings things that we can look for.

LESSONS OF LIFE BY JESUS There are many lessons we learn in life that Jesus for told in the Holy Bible. 1. Learning in the school of affliction. David speaks of this in his writing in Psalms. Psalms 119: 71 It is good for me that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Package Of Christmas Clauses

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2017

A potpourri of seasoned and seasonal Biblical gems.

A PACKAGE OF CHRISTMAS CLAUSES. A. “God was in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:19). Two Ministry students were discussing the meaning of this clause in relation to an anticipated question in their New Testament class at College. They were contending that the clause is saying nothing more than what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14, Numbers 24:17-19, Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:15-16, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what Mary Treasured"?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 30, 2018

Some of the incidents Mary recalls about Jesus that more and likely changed her forever.

Luke 2:41-52. “What Mary treasured” Children what is your favorite memory of Christmas? Mary remembers things about Jesus • Jesus parents went every year to the festival of Passover, Jesus must have remained at The Temple • Joseph and Mary return in hunt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 4, 2014

We are to imitate Ruth's commitment to Naomi and God.

We will start a new study today of the Book of Ruth; please open your Bibles there…. We will read Ruth Chapter 1 today; but in preparation for Communion, we will focus on Ruth’s commitment. Next week we will go back to the plight of Jews and Naomi. As we will read, Naomi, an Israelite, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Comes With The Territory

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Teachings About Marrital Relationships

Contributed by Vincent Olaer on May 1, 2011

The Sermon below tackles about the Biblical teachings about marriage, marital relationship and divorce.

Text: 1 Corinthians 7 Teachings For Singles and Widows “It is good for a man not to marry (v.1).” – For the singles, Paul strongly suggested that it is better for a man not to marry. He emphasized that singles can concentrate more on the affairs of the church in comparison to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

True Giving

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 9, 2018

What does Jesus say about giving

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 12:38-44 November 11, 2018 True Giving Have you given thought – I mean deep thought to what true giving – sacrificial giving really means? A member of our church was murdered on October 30, 2018. He gave his life. The murder made international news in many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Does Write Straight With Crooked Lines

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2025

We know, every one of us, how many times we have told God “Thy will be done” with our fingers crossed behind our backs. No, repentance must be our daily habit.

Friday of the Twentieth Week in course 2025 (Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The Book of Ruth is both unique and important for both Jews and Christians. Ruth was an outsider, a Moabite woman married to the son of the widow Naomi, a native of Bethlehem. When Naomi’s two sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Alliance Of The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Boaz talks with his relatives.

Boaz knew where to find his relative, at the city entryway. This was the focal point of movement. Nobody could enter or leave the city without going through the city gate. Dealers set up their brief shops close to the entryway, which additionally filled in as a "city hall." Here city ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Promises (Numbers 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 6, 2024

Do we tell the truth? Do we fulfill our promises? Let's look at Numbers 30.

How important is telling the truth? Do we lie to others? Do we make promises that we fail to keep? Let’s look at Numbers 30. How seriously did God take any promise to do something? Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which Yahweh has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salty Christianity

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us we are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salty Christians or Believers 1. The following is some of the uses I found for Salt: • Salt is used for money and many people fought for in wars. "worth his salt" because of the value of salt. • Salt is used to cure and store meats It is used to disinfect wounds • It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Correct Treatment Of The Poor.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus said, You have the poor always with you. Matthew 26:11.

THE CORRECT TREATMENT OF THE POOR. Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23. We have here three pairs of poetic couplets about attitudes to the poor. It is not that the Bible is against wealth itself, or even wealthy people. King Solomon, the writer of some of these Proverbs, was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational