Sermons on Angels As Messengers:

The Exciting Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001

It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Being Hospitable Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009

Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do You Hear What I Hear?”

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 16, 2009

As we have been noticing, the message of REPENTANCE was preached very much by Jesus Himself! He always gave stern warning as to the results of a life that does not heed to true repentance in their life!

Remember the song that says; “Do You Hear what I Hear?” Today I want to finish this series with that thought. My prayer is that I can communicate in such a way that it will reach into your heart & perhaps change things forever! Get this; READY OR NOT, JESUS IS COMING SOON! I. Church of Sardis… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Life Lessons From Bethlehem Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

We learn several valuable life lessons from the stable in Bethlehem

Life Lessons from Bethlehem Selected Passages December 16, 2007 Evening Service Introduction Of all the events that have shaped human history, one moment stands above the rest. The moment was not filled with fanfare or frills but fantastic nonetheless. It is a moment when the temporal and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Gazing On God In All His Glory

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What it would be like to see God and gaze upon His glory? Just listen to Isaiah’s experience.

Intro What it would be like to see God and gaze upon His glory? We think it would be an awesome sight, don’t we? Oh, no doubt, it would fill us with awe--so much that fear would seize every corpuscle of our being. But it would not be awesome; it would be awe-full. Main Body Just listen to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 13th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we cover the controversial topic of "The Son's of God" - where they ancient kings, were they of the line of Seth, or were they angelic beings?

Genesis (Pt. 13) (The Sons of God & Daughters of Men) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now we are actually going to spend two Sunday’s on this passage of Scripture, because there’s just so much here that we need to see. This morning we’re going to focus on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rev.#42~12:10-17 ~13:~satan & His Demons Are Cast Down To The Ground Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 10, 2010

This chapter is telling about an atmospheric war of Gods angels and Satan’s angels, we’re told in Eph.2: that Satan is the “prince” ruler, and power of the air, but he will lose this position as he and his demons lose this war and find themselves now alto

Rev.#42~12:10-17 ~13:~SATAN & HIS DEMONS ARE CAST DOWN TO THE GROUND~ 2-13-10 Today Lord willing we will most likely conclude chapter 12: and get into chapter 13:, we have been in this chapter longer than any other so far, there is much that can be said about these verses. We have saw that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mopping Up Operation Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 29, 2011

People have to be clean before entering the presence of God, and only Jesus can do the job.

This is taking forever, isn’t it... preaching through the book of Revelation. It doesn’t have the familiar comfort of the gospel stories, or the practical theology of Paul’s letters, or the colorful stories of the Old Testament heroes. It’s just one clashing, disturbing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

High Ground Or Harm's Way Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 29, 2011

The process of remaking creation is dangerous; Jesus is the high ground who leads us out of harm;s way.

The last time we opened the book of Revelation we saw the angels with their sleeves rolled up, rubber gloves and waders on, and pails full of ammonia and Clorox, finally ready to disinfect creation before the Holy One takes up permanent residence on site. “Then one of the four living ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011

The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is revealed in scripture and Jesus reveals godliness to us. He is portrayed in various ways by Paul.

INTRO. - Unsolved mysteries. ILL.- Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answers Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that; get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 21 through 28

Mark 1: 21 – 28 We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Now there was a man in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Spiritual World In Our Midst Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 2, 2011

We can be so blinded by the physical world that we miss out on God’s spiritual world provided for us!

We are at the closing Chapters of our study of the Book of Daniel. What title do we give Daniel? Daniel was a prophet! The original Hebrew word for prophet in the Old Testament is “nabiy”, meaning a spokesman or speaker. And how do we know prophets spoke for God? God gave prophets visions and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dudgeons And Demons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5: 1 – 20

Mark 5: 1 – 20 Dudgeons And Demons Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel