Sermons on Anna:

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024

Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 6:4, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Other

Reach... With A Purpose

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 5, 2002

How does the Church respond to the problems piling up in our world? Jesus tells us to reach...

Matthew 28:16-21: REACH There are lots of things going on the world today. The question I have for you this morning is – how is the Church supposed to respond? What are you as a Christian supposed to do? The anniversary of 9/11 is this week, and that anniversary reminds us that our world can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

This sermon examines the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate.

He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Golden Years

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004

Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Mother Alive

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 9, 2004

This is a sermon comparing Eve to the Church of God, using types and shadows.

"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Gal. 4:26 I would like to first say, "Happy Mother’s Day" to all the mothers present here this morning. "Mother’s Day" is a very special time for me personally, because, I can not think of anyone else (except for Lisa) that I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Candles That Are More Than Just Wax....

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 7, 2010

Using the different candles found in a trad. church as visual images to unpack what it means for Jesus to be Light of the World. preached 2/10/2010

Candlemas "Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girl friend. 'Why, when I went a-courting young ladies, I never carried a lantern. I always went in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

When You've Been Set Free, Give God The Glory

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 19, 2010

Jesus touches our crookedness

A farm family from a rural area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sights. Leaving the reception desk the father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just stared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Jesus Name:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Let’s read the account of the lame man that was healed, and how the religious leaders of that day rebuked Peter and John for proclaiming Jesus, and the using of His name.

THE POWER OF JESUS NAME: Acts 3:1-16 + 4:1-20 Today we’ll talk for a little while about the power of the name of the Lord Jesus. First of all I want to read us the account of the lame man that was healed, and how the religious leaders of that day rebuked Peter and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Someone To Provide For Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

Another deep need I have is for someone to provide for me

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO PROVIDE FOR ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN A mother and daughter are Christmas shopping in the mall when the mother finds an expensive fur coat. She tells her daughter: “This year, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All New - A New Attitude - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Feb 19, 2007

Living a New Way means Living with a New Attitude

INTRODUCTION 1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2. For the last 8 weeks, we have focused our study on the first 17 verses of Colossians 3. Living Life in a New Way! 3. Today, I wanted read the complete text but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trial And Death Of Jesus - God's Love For You Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 27, 2007

This is a sermon for Palm Sunday 2007 but it could be preached at any time. It leads up to a resurection sermon. It shows Jesus’ love for us through His trial and death.

The Trial and Death of Jesus – God’s Love For You! A few years ago Mel Gibson put out a movie titled, “The Passion of Christ.” In that movie the last twelve hours of Jesus’ life was depicted in graphic detail. It is not a movie that I would sit down and watch for its entertainment value. But it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love: A New Covenant - 11 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

This day of celebration of family love is the day when we hear His greatest commandment— what some call, "The Eleventh Commandment." "A new commandment I give you," Jesus said, "That you love one another."

May 10, 1998 John 13:31-35 There are many ways to look at Mother's Day. I see it as an opportunity to celebrate family love. It doesn't have to just be birth mothers that we honor. At least we can think again about how important our loved ones are to us. Children often see things a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Creative Women Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 24, 2025

When we commemorate Mother's Day, we often hear the greeting "Happy Mother's Day", may God always bless you to be a good mother, who becomes a blessing for family, church and society.

CREATIVE WOMEN (2 Kings 4:8-37, Exodus 20:12) by Saumiman Saud *) When we commemorate Mother's Day, we often hear the greeting "Happy Mother's Day", may God always bless you to be a good mother, who becomes a blessing for family, church and society. In America, the history of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 25- Arise And Go Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 14, 2024

Once the fish had vomited Jonah out, God’s call came to the prophet to arise and go to Nineveh and preach to the people. God’s call to the church is to take the good news of the gospel to those outside. May we too arise and go to fulfill the great commission of Jesus.

We read in Jonah 3:1-2, Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.”(ESV) These are the words of God to Jonah after the fish vomited him out onto the shore. We are not sure in what ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-2, Luke 3:2, Jeremiah 18:1-2, Genesis 35:1, Genesis 13:17, Joshua 1:2, Joshua 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other