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  • Embrace The World Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    We embrace the world, as Simeon did, when we embrace faith, hope, and love as we both embrace and are embraced by Christ.

    Introduction: “Last Christmas, This Christmas e-mail forward” “If you have e-mail, perhaps you received one entitled Merry Christmas that said something like this;” Last Christmas, we were thinking about all the things we didn’t have; this Christmas, we are thinking about all the things we do ...read more

  • The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

    The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

  • Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

    Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

  • Are You Ready For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 16,410 views

    There is not much said about Joseph, husband of Mary, but what is said shows us humility and willingness to follow God.

    Are you ready for Christmas Matt. 1:18-25 I suppose you have heard that question many times already. What people really mean by that is Did you finish your shopping? Did you mail out all your cards? Did you make out your calendar of where you are going and when? We call this the Christmas ...read more

  • "Managing The Inevitable Distractions" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,126 views

    How do we learn to handle the many distractions that come to all of us--especially at the Christmas season?

    Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist December 8, 2002 Managing the Inevitable Distractions Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: This week I had difficulty getting this sermon ready. I was distracted by many things. Maybe you have felt this way too, especially during the Christmas season. Pulled ...read more

  • "Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,559 views

    We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

  • "Enjoying A God-Planned Christmas" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    A God-Planned Christmas is one in which we open our hearts to his great love.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM December 22, 2002 Enjoying a God-Planned Christmas Psalm 89:1-4; 19-26 Introduction: STORY: On Sunday afternoon, June 1st 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea. Darrell was trapped ...read more

  • "Open Your Hearts Door To God's Plan" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,290 views

    We must open our heart to God’s plan.

    liff & Saltillo UM Churches December 29, 2002 “Open Your Heart’s Door to God’s Plan” Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: “There came a time--at the best time, at the right time--when the mighty Son of God turned His back on all the beauty and happiness of His forever home. And somehow--no one knows just ...read more

  • Jesucristo, Del Pesebre A La Cruz

    Contributed by Bryan Smith on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 32,644 views

    ¡Jesucristo VINO para MORIR, y MURIÓ para SLAVARTE! De el libro de Isaias.

    Iglesia Biblica “Nuevo Nacimiento” Bryan Smith 1 de Diciembre 2002 Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz El Libro de Isaías Jesucristo – Del Pesebre a la Cruz Introducción: Ya estamos en Diciembre, y en cuanto más nos acercamos al día de Navidad, hay más actividades. El tiempo de la Navidad ...read more

  • The Olive: Exhaustion Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 22,110 views

    How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

    “All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

  • My Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Marvin Howard on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    This is my christmas sermon, in which the origins of the day are examined.

    This page will not be for everyone. I am a preacher. I am now disabled. I still love to preach, so from time to time, I will post sermons here for those interested. I am a man, and like ALL other men, I am fallible. So, PLEASE check the information I give for yourself, and be as noble as those of ...read more

  • Unto Us

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    The prophecy of Isaiah was more than just an abstract description of the coming Messiah; it tells us of the personal application of his titles.

    The passage in Isaiah 9: 6-7 is one of the spectacular prophecies given in the book of Isaiah about Messiah’s coming. I have read this passage many times, sung it, and heard it read. This week, however, two words have come alive in my spirit; two little words that change the whole perspective of ...read more

  • The Way Of Peace

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 28,805 views

    The sermon speaks of shattering the darkness that sometimes covers our lives, darkness cause by fear, anxiety, disappintment, suffering, sin . . . The hope of Advent’s peace begins at the point we are able to own our darkness and know it intimately, w

    Advent I - Peace Isaiah 2:1-5 The season of Advent comes upon us year after year, and most every year we sing and pray and read about darkness and the dawning of light. You know the texts: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwell in the land of the shadow ...read more

  • Speak To Us Of Love

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    This sermon speaks of the love that came to us through Christ’s birth.

    Advent IV – Love Luke 2: 25-38 “Hush-a-bye, lullaby. Hush your weeping, little baby,” the mother sang. And in her tear-filled eyes one would see the love Mary felt for her baby son, this Child of Love. Through this Holy Child, God transcended all time and space, planned a way to come and ...read more

  • The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,449 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to explain the significance of the Supreme Being becoming a human being.

    Christmas in John 1 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 Intro: Words 1. A young man was buying a shirt in a department store. The shirt label said, “Shrink Resistant.” He asked the clerk what that meant. The clerk said, “The label means that the shirt will shrink, but it doesn’t want to.” 2. ...read more