Sermons on Angelic Appearance:

Murdered For Truth (Acts 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2025

Why are some so offended by Jesus?

Do people generally despise hearing the truth about their own wrongdoing? Are we afraid to call for repentance? Let’s look at Stephen’s example in Acts 7. How did Stephen defend himself against false accusations? “Is this true?” the high priest asked. “Brothers and fathers,” he said, “listen: The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 15, 2021

Mary accepts her bearing the Son of God without fear

“DO NOT BE AFRAID” This is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we just heard a gospel reading foretelling the conception of Jesus – just two days before we celebrate His birth. The timing of this gospel reading often confuses people – why do we hear about Mary being called to be the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-38

Denomination: Episcopal

Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Highlight the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and spiritual revival as demonstrated in the story of Peter's miraculous release from prison.

Good morning, family. Today, we will be diving into a powerful story from the book of Acts, a story that epitomizes the power of prayer, God's miraculous intervention, and the revival of Peter. I love how Charles Spurgeon once said, "Prayer moves the arm that moves the world." And indeed, we will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-8

Topics: Power, Prayer

The Christmas Story Pt 4. Our Love For The Lost

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2018

This is a Christmas message on why God chose to send the angels to the shepherds rather than to anyone else. God wanted the message to include everyone including the lost. Since God has a great love for those who are lost we as believers should have that same type of love.

The Christmas Story 12/23/2018 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-7 We are in the last part of our series “The Christmas Story.” We have looked at God’s Love For Us, Our Love For Each Other, Our Love For Christ, and we conclude with our Our Love For The Lost. It’s Christmas time, and that means that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, in His own goo

BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD--PSALM 46 Introduction: 1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Nursery Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "At The House Of God".

Series: At The House Of God [#2] GOD’S NURSERY 1 Samuel 1:21-2:11 Introduction: The devil has always been after babies. If he can kill the babies, he can stop great things from happening. Satan has been using people for 1000’s of years to get rid of babies. He used Pharaoh to kill all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful: Risen #2 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To explore the transformative power of Jesus Christ's resurrection, as exemplified by Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ, and its ongoing impact on our lives today.

Good morning, family. You know, the resurrection isn't just an event that happened thousands of years ago—it's a powerful force that's still at work today, transforming our lives and shaping our faith. And today, we're going to delve into that power and its impact on us, through the lens of one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Topics: Thankful, Resurrection

Spiritual Armor For Spiritual War

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 27, 2001

Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about fighting the kind of war in this scripture. For, as Ephesians 6:10-12 says, it’s not a battle of flesh and blood, but of the spirit.

Spiritual Armor for Spiritual War "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." -- (Ephesians 6:12) Unfortunately, most of us don’t know the first thing about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chistmas Is Jesus

Contributed by John Crowe on Dec 27, 2016

This is a Christmas Eve service. I introduced each major point by taking an ornament from our tree.

Christmas is Jesus Christmas Eve service December 24, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church Merry Christmas! - Peace on Earth - Good will to Man The story of Jesus’ birth starts long before Joseph and Mary were visited by the angel. Prophets, hundreds of years before Jesus was born told about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025

Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 15:9-11, Psalm 16:11, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Candle Meanings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007

These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dawning Of A New Day Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS THE FINAL IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON A JOURNEY TO THE CROSS FOR EASTER THROUGH THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY MATTHEW 28:1-20 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE ABOUT TO LOOK AT, MARKS THE CLIMAX OF THE ENTIRE GOSPEL. IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION, THEN THE ENTIRETY OF CHRISTIANITY IS A HOAX AND WE WHO BELIEVE ARE TO BE PITIED MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE. PAUL TEACHES: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19: IF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Worthy One! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

Imagine seeing God! How would you react? The key word to what happens when we see God is "worship." Everyone will eventually fall down and worship God. Do it now and be glad when He appears in glory and judgment.

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 4-5 Lesson 3 Worshiping the Worthy One Have you ever been to a big sporting event when every seat was sold out and the game was intense? There are stadiums that can hold over 90,000 people and in a sell out crowd of that size the cheering can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lets Just Praise Him!

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Dec 30, 2002

There are some real reasons for our praise, that go beyond outside appearances, or simply because someone else suggest that we out to praise him. Praise is not only expected, but it is not acceptable until it is sincere! Do you have any reason to praise

Lets Just Praise Him! PSALMS 103:1 PREACHED BY REV. W. D. SCOTT, SR. @ Pleasant Grove Baptist Church HELLO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST! HAVE YOU COME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Baptist