Sermons on Alluvial Gold:

Love, The Guiding Light Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 20, 2003

John calls "love one another" a command old and new. Love turns on the light. It is imperative for Christians to walk in the light of love.

Love, the Guiding Light I John 2:7-11 INTRO.: Love is a very popular idea in today’s world. We distort and misinterpret it, but it is on everyone’s lips. Many of our most popular songs, books, and movies are about love. There are enough to fill a library. We often forget love is a truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Colors Of Christmas

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

We look at what the colors of Christmas represent.

The Colors of Christmas By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 2:7 And Mary brought forth her first borned son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for him in the inn. I have been asked what the colors of Christmas lights mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gentile Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 12, 2009

An Epiphany sermon I preached on 1/7/2009 at the Salem Lutheran Home chapel, Elk Horn, Iowa.

In some ways, you could say that Epiphany is the “last hurrah” of Christmas. It’s the day when we remember the visit of the wise men, or magi as they are called in our text, to worship the Christ child and present the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. It’s a great scene, one that’s often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s High Time!

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

It’s High Time!

Psalm 119:121-128. It’s High Time! 126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. Dr.Vance Havner says, “civilisation today reminds me of an ape with a blowtorch playing in a room full of dynamite. Charles Lindbergh - American Air Mail Pilot "I have seen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Holiness

In And Out

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2015

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In and Out Philippians 2:12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/InOut.html Mark Twain: "Few things are as annoying as a good example." He meant that it can inspire you but not empower you. Seeing someone as a good example can make you want be like them, but in no way does it give you the ability ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Deliver You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 14, 2008

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego display their faithfulness to God - in turn, God shows His faithfulness to them.

God Will Deliver You – If You Choose Him Daniel 3 February 3, 2008 AM Sermon “Eye Openers for God” Theologian Warren Wiersbe makes the following statement: The Devil Tempts to Destroy our Faith God tests us to Develop our Faith Deliverance comes when we are Faithful to God There are some in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Had Your Epiphany?

Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008

Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

You must Choose

Choices (Romans 12 :1,2) Intro: The three dudes who wouldn’t get down to the devils sound Or the three hunks that wouldn’t bow low; when the devil Got on his horn and began to blow. Dan 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Feet Away.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 5, 2020

When things start to get hard, try to persevere through the adversity.

Second Sunday of Advent. Sermon Title: Three feet away. Scripture Text: Mark 1:1-8 ILLUSTRATION: During the gold rush, a man from Ohio traveled to California. It had taken him months to get there. He had to get a claim and register it and buy tools before he could start mining. The Ohioan ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heathen Believers (The Magi) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2020

Do some Christians disbelieve God? Let’s see how non-Christians can put some long-time believers to shame. Let’s look at the failure of many believers and the faith of novices in Matthew 2:1-12.

Intro: Do some Christians disbelieve God? Goal: Let’s see how non-Christians can put some long-time believers to shame. Plan: Let’s look at the failure of many believers and the faith of novices in Matthew 2:1-12. The Herods Matthew 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Help In Sorrow

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 3, 2021

We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But trust me, or should I say trust the Lord. He will be there with you all the way through the journey of your trial.

Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, John 16:20, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 51:11, John 14:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Incense & Anointing Oil (Exodus 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2024

How do incense and anointing oil picture the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 30.

Are our prayers trivial to God? Does God treat our prayers as pleasant incense? If God considered the anointing of the priests to be sacred, how do we treat the spiritual leaders in our churches? Let’s consider Exodus 30. How was the altar of incense to be constructed for the tabernacle? You are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Job 23:10, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism Of Spirit

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 11, 2003

“I am baptised with the water of repentance; but am I still baptised in the Spirit of God?”

At the beginning of the World War II, Israel Eugenio was the chief Rabbi of Rome. The Nazis occupied Rome in September 1943. The Nazi officer Kappler demanded 50 kg of gold in place of the Jews. The Jews feverishly managed to collect 35 kg. The chief Rabbi Zolli realized his helplessness. For the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Things Which God Hath Prepared For Them That Love Him

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon looks at some "Things God has prepared for them that love Him".

“The Things Which God Hath Prepared For Them That Love Him” Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 Intro: The word “prepares” means “to make all things ready; to put things in suitable order. I want us to look at some “Things God has prepared for them that love Him.” He has prepared for us - I. A PLACE – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist