Sermons on Ancestral Curses:

The History Of The Nativity Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

An Appeal For Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your Prayers to God on my behalf.

The gospels attest to Jesus’ habit of prayer. Having observed Jesus’ prayer life, the disciples were encouraged to ask him to teach them to pray more effectively. The book of Acts speaks often of the efficacy of the church as it was devoted to prayer. The epistles of Paul are laced with prayers and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Congregational

Moving Into Miracle Territory Believing

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING Reminds us that in order to experience VICTORY in our life/church we need to BELIEVE.

This Sermon Preached on Superbowl Sunday Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING The Gospels tell us about many miracles of Jesus. He turned water into wine. He made the blind to see. The deaf to hear and the lame to walk. He raised the dead from the grave. He took a man’s ear cut off by a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's First Words About Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008

This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

(This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With Immanuel

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

It’s Okay to struggle with God - He loves you, he’s going to bless you - He’ll be with you.

Title: Wrestling with Immanuel Text: Gen 28:13-15; Gen 33:22-32 MP: Don’t be indifferent to Christ. Intro: About this time of year, we tend to sing a lot of Christmas carols too lightly. There are radical claims and contradictions we sometimes pass right over, without a moment’s thought. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 14, 2005

Christmas came at the appointed time, in the appointed way and for an appointed purpose. How specifically, and what difference does that make?

ILL Narnia - no Christmas the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story of four children who are transported into the land of Narnia, where they are confronted with adventures and the ultimate ruler of the world, the lion Aslan. But when they arrive it is ruled by the White Witch. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 20, 2012

-How does a person live a satisfied life? -How does a person live a fulfilled life? -How does a person live a God centered life? I think all these questions can be easily answered with one simple word… willingness! Being wi

Slide #1 Video- Check the Box (the skit guys) -How does a person live a satisfied life? -How does a person live a fulfilled life? -How does a person live a God centered life? I think all these questions can be easily answered with one simple word… ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 5 "Joy In Givingjesus" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 26, 2016

Part 5 of our study of Joy- Christmas Day 2016

Joy to the World A study of Philippians Part 5 “Joy in Jesus” Philippians 4:4 Merry Christmas I am so glad to see each and every one of you here this morning Over the last few weeks we have been studying joy as explained and described by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah’s Mission Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2016

The declaration and mission of Nehemiah is more than just rebuilding a wall, it's a calling for men and women to return to living fully for the God in heaven. Doesn't the church today have the exact same mission? Why are we not living it?

Nehemiah’s Mission Nehemiah 2:1-20 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also of obedience to God - Last time we saw our man Nehemiah receiving very disturbing news -- This news was about Jerusalem and its apparent fall into ruin; people disgraced -- His heart ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Sabaoth

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 27, 2017

God is Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) is mentioned over 270 times .He fights our battles, wins our wars and is the refuge we can run to in time of need. Jesus as our Jehovah Sabaoth will come with armies from heaven to defeat the Antichrist.

JEHOVAH-SABAOTH: THE LORD OF HOSTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Highest Power 1. One Sunday morning, Victor, a Sunday school class teacher said to his young pupils, "OK children. We've been learning this morning just how powerful were the Kings and Queens in Bible times. 2. But there is even a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Was Successful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Missionary And The Tuna Fish Sandwich

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Nov 17, 2020

How are the dead in Christ raised? Especially those who have suffered great trauma in death.

The Missionary and the Tuna Fish Sandwich Back in the mid 1800’s there was this missionary serving in the darkest of Africa. One day he was out on his circuit going from village to village preaching the Gospel. In one place he had to travel through this very dangerous and heavily wooded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Anglican

People Of The First Christmas-The Magi Or Wise Men Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 29, 2020

Even though the Magi or "wise men" have had a Christmas carol or two (or more) written about them, they're only mentioned in one paragraph of Matthew's Gospel. They came from a far distance, worshiped the Christ Child, and then went back home, never to be heard from again.

Introduction: the shepherds of Bethlehem were the only recorded visitors to go see Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus on the night He was born. Sometime later, Matthew recorded that “wise men (KJV)” or magi (several other translations) came to Jerusalem. The purpose of their visit was to worship the One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Followability

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2024

Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means.

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20; Genesis 12:1-4 Theme: Followability Title: Followability? Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Genesis 12:1-4, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene