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The Death Of Death

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 26, 2016

An Easter Sermon. Jesus defeats death and we are more than conquerors

The Death of Death Matthew 27-28 March 27, 2016 There are moments in time when all of a sudden something happens and everything changes. You can name just about any movie you watch, and there is a moment when all of a sudden, everything changes. We can almost predict it. It’s part of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Have You Met The Lion? Series

Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005

An examination of some of the characteristics of the Lion of Judah as displayed in Aslan the lion in C. S. Lewis’The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

TITLE: Have you met the Lion? TEXT: Revelation 5:5 Through the years there have been a number of famous lions on television and in the movies. • Leo debuted on July 31, 1928 as the MGM lion mascot seen at the beginning of every MGM feature film. • In the film adaptation The Wizard of Oz ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Eve sermon about journeys

Christmas Eve 1. Read Luke 2:1-7 2. “A Journey” a. census done that way now. 1. snarl of traffic 2. planes – movies, meals, snacks, speed, press. Cabins, bathrooms 3. cars – speed, some have vcrs/tvs b. Mary – great with child, riding donkey c. Mothers – last few days before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Chaos – Christmas Calm

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 10, 2014

The world offers us chaos; God offers us peace.

Christmas Chaos – Christmas Calm December 7, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world offers us chaos; God offers us peace. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-10 Supplemental Passage: And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us: Embracing Jesus During Confusing Times

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 21, 2007

Do you ever wonder where God is during the most confusing times of your life? I think I know the answer. I think I know one of most important steps you can take during these confusing times.

God With Us: Embracing Jesus During Confusing Times New Year’s can be a time of great confusion (what should I do this year?). Psalm 71:1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Never put to confusion? What is that about? It is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherds' Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005

Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fifth Sunday In Advent: The Christ Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2022

This candle, according to some customs, represents the birth of Jesus Himself. This message contains excerpts from one of Dr Martin Luther's Christmas sermons preached nearly 500 years ago!

Edited from a message preached 12-25-2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription. Introduction: It’s good to see you here today as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Christmas Day only falls on a Sunday every dozen years or so, as I recall, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18, Galatians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Honour Mothers - A Mothering Sunday Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2025

Mothering Sunday is a time to reflect on the gift of mothers and the role of nurturing in our lives. It is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and honour the mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and all who nurture others in the love of Christ.

Go! and Honour Mothers - a Mothering Sunday Message Introduction Today is Mothering Sunday, a time to reflect on the gift of mothers and the role of nurturing in our lives. It is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and honour the mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and all who nurture others in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4, Proverbs 31:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 1:38, 2 Timothy 1:5, Isaiah 66:13, Matthew 23:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nativity Scene And Peace

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 29, 2008

A Christmas Eve sermon preached Christmas Eve, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran CHurch, Audubon, IA. It looks at the nativity scene.

While the birth of our Savior took place over 2000 years ago, I want to begin our Christmas sermon a little more recently. It’s the fall of 1944. Eduard Kaib, an architecht who was serving as a non-commissioned officer in the German army, had been captured by American forces in combat. Kaib ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2015

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the most important person ever born. This morning we are going to look at Matthew 1 and focus on one reason why Jesus Christ is the #1 person who has ever lived. We find the truth of it in Matthew 1 which is

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: JESUS MATTHEW 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION… Most Important Ever Born (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2521212/Wikipedias-10-significant-people-EVER.html) Who is the most important person ever born in all of history? Right away we all say Jesus Christ because we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Fear Nots!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 13, 2006

FEAR NOT! The Word of God is very emphatic about not to fearE (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. The opposite of faith is fear. The devil uses fear to attack us in every area of

FEAR NOT! The Word of God is very emphatic about not to fearE (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. The opposite of faith is fear. The devil uses fear to attack us in every area of life. In this message we want to hear the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13

"Living Without Fear In 'in-Between' Times Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 21, 2007

What can we do when things we have prayed for hasn’t happened yet? How can we have a sense of peace knowing that God’s love in the between times of our life when we can’t see anything happening.

December 23, 2007 Living Without Fear in ‘In-Between’ Times Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: This week is the last Sunday of Advent. We are nearing Christmas with last minute shopping, wrapping, thoughts of Christmas dinner, being with family and friends and other events, however, we are ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 21, 2007

Peace on Earth can never start until we each surrender one-by-one and let the Prince reign in our hearts! Here’s what you can be merry about!

Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV) In a world of tragedy, sadness, war, and loneliness, some people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006

The Creed says that "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus is coming again. What does that mean to us?

The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed