Sermons on Advent C:

Age Before Beauty Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 6, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone else to arrive there was no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Are You Wired For The Kingdom Of Light? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2011

God lit up the night with angels to celebrate Christ’s birthday. We can light up the world when we do the same... but are we wired to do that? (Uses a famous sycronized home light display as the opening and closing of the sermon).

Open with youtube video of Christmas lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F44d2IzCrKo (beautiful synchronized Christmas light display featuring “Carol of the bells”) APPLY: The light show you just saw was put together by the Holdmans of Pleasant Grove, Utah. For the past few years 1000s of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The Adopted Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 12, 2011

Paul writes to the churches in Galatia about how being under the Law is like being a child but when we are set free in Christ we finally come of age as God’s people.

The Church of the Adopted Galatians 4:1-7 I sat in a restaurant this week at a table next to two guys who when their food arrived they decided which one would pray by saying, ‘Age before beauty’. I thought they both fell into the same category and unless they were waiting for someone ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Jesus: The Word Of God

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 30, 2017

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is "The Word"

JESUS: THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-5;14 Today we will consider the first 5 verses of John's Gospel. This amazing Book of the Bible is like none other. John's Gospel is all about Jesus and His saving work. It focuses on the last three years of Jesus’ life. In this Gospel account, John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day - "a Little Slumber, A Little Sleep"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2017

There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 24:30-34 There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs. And one passage, written by Solomon, that deals with that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor And Needy But The Lord God Takes Care Of Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that money can't provide for us, or let us buy anything in this world, but the LORD GOD will take care of us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you poor and needy? Yes, I'm poor of the world's money and yet rich in the LORD'S Mercy and LovingKindness and I need the LORD GOD desperately. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that money can't provide for us, or let us buy anything in this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Haters

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 8, 2017

This is a look at those who hate God

God Haters If you remember reading the August 22 1949 edition of Time Magazine then you would remember seeing a young Elizabeth Taylor on the cover and various articles that almost sound current. Under the National section, for example, there was a little bit of a scandal in the white house. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God Became A Man Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2011

In this lesson, I would like to suggest some answers you might give to the question, "If God became a man, what kind of man would he be?"

Introduction One of the great assertions at Christmas is that Jesus is not only fully man but that he is also fully God. The New Testament has a number of statements affirming the deity of Jesus. For example: • John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Merry Christmas! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 24, 2011

What is Christmas anyway? Jesus!

What is Christmas? Is it a Christian holiday or a pagan holiday? The answer depends on who you ask. The Bible says nothing about early Christians celebrating Christ’s birth. In fact, it was at least 300 years after Jesus died, rose again and sent the Holy Spirit to initiate the church before ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Past Or Moving Forward With Teh Lord

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 4, 2012

Making a decision about moving forward in one's walk with the Lord.

LIVING IN THE PAST OR MOVING FORWARD WITH THE LORD. JOSHUA 1:1-11. 1. Moses is dead. What the Lord is saying is that sometimes we have to actually name out loud what it is that we can’t get past. 2. The Lord renews His promises to his everyday. Verse 2b-3 “therefore arise, cross this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sermon On The Plateau Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 20 through 36

Luke 6: 20 – 36 The Sermon on the Plateau 20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “ Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Even Little Piggy Went Swimming! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 5, 2012

In the face of the demonic Jesus transforms lives.

“He’s Amazing! Even Little Piggy Went Swimming!” Mark 5:1-20 When our sons were little I had a routine I often went through when they were barefoot. Starting with the big toe I would recite the “This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Backsliding?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Miracle And The Mistake Dwell In The Same House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

The old preachers used devices called types and the struggle between Ishmael and Isaac is a classic to represent the flesh and the Spirit battling.

Genesis 17:15-19 KJV And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. [16] And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. [17] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Doing Good

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal