Sermons on anticipated:

Happiness Through Hunger Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Men become desperate when they hunger and thirst, and all the energy of their being is concentrated on one goal-to satisfy their need. This sounds like misery, and it is, but it is in the spiritual realm another example of the paradoxical misery that leads to happiness.

A woman leaving church said to the pastor, "Thank you for that sermon, it was so helpful." The pastor said, "I hope it was not as helpful as the last one." "Why what do you mean," she asked. "Well," he said, "that last sermon lasted you three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

"what Is Christmas Really All About?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 11, 2023

In this 2023 series we are looking at the true meaning of Christmas. Today/s message is titled Wishing ands Hoping. The NT gives us a great word: HOPE. We have the blessed Hope: His name is Jesus.

“Wishing and Hoping” Isaiah 9:6-7a Several years ago, I wrote and published my first book. The entire process took about two and a half years. The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. And rather than one author, there were approximately 40. With very different backgrounds; sheep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023

The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaping Up For God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 6, 2005

This sermon will help you condition your heart to live a victorious life for God.

Shaping Up for God! Joshua 5 What kind of shape are you in? We use the phrase “in shape” to refer to a person’s physical condition. When a person improves their physical condition we will say they are shaping up. Near the end of every summer, football ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

4 Questions Inspired By The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

The Magi are brief on the Christmas scene, but they give us some essential take-aways. They inspire 4 questions within every seeker of Christ.

Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction to Series A father was sitting in his office on a Saturday morning reading through the newspaper and becoming agitated by the advertisements jumping off the page at him reminding him Christmas was just four days away. All the ads were prompting the same questions. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Saved Yet?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 5, 2021

Are we saved yet? The answer is yes if we believe in our Savior Jesus. Right now we are saved from our sins. But there is coming a day when we will be delivered by Jesus forever and ever. We will live in Heaven with Jesus.

Sermon Title: Are we saved yet? Scripture Text: Hebrews 9:24-28 Hebrews 9:24-28 NLT 24 For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with human hands, which was only a copy of the true one in heaven. He entered into heaven itself to appear now before God on our behalf. 25 And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Still

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 8, 2021

Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time.

Stand Still By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time. You find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-2, Exodus 14:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Looking For The Uppertaker Part Iii: The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014

The best truly is yet to come!

Titus 2:13 ...looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, (NKJ) When you eat out at a fine restaurant, the waiter will ask you, when you are done if you want to keep your fork. Why? Because you will need it if you want to eat dessert. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Denomination: Bible Church

Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the significance of welcoming Him as King into our hearts with faith and obedience.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather once again in the house of our Lord, to share in His word, to find solace in His promises, and to bask in the warmth of His love. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to sit at the feet of our Savior and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: King, Coming

Redemption For Christmas?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000

No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: *other

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We need to remember, Christmas is a celebration, not of what might be or of what we hope to see happen, it is a celebration of a sure thing that has already happened. God has come down to man to dwell with him.

In 563 BC, a son was born to a ruler in India. The local astrologers predicted he would either be a great ruler or a world renowned ascetic. His father wanted to prevent that, so he sheltered his child from all contact with suffering of any kind. The little prince was to never see life's ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002

At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 11, 2017

As the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." It's that time of year again: decorations, shopping, etc. Plans and preparations for Christmas-we all do it. Well, God was no different. He also made preparations for that first Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION: Like the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go." It's that time of year again. We've transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas; or if you're in retail you transition from Halloween to Christmas. But now is the time for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Certainty Of Judgment And The Hope Of Salvation Hebrews 9:27-28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024

Hebrews 9:27-28, confronts us with the certainty of judgment and the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Let us explore this scripture and discover how it transforms our understanding of eternity and compels us to respond in faith.

The Certainty of Judgment and the Hope of Salvation Hebrews 9:27-28 Introduction: As we gather today, let us ponder the profound truths found in Hebrews 9:27-28. This passage confronts us with the certainty of judgment and the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 9:27, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrate God's Grace This New Year's Eve

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 4, 2002

Isaiah invites us to look back on a year of God’s grace drawing to a close and to look ahead to another year of God’s grace that is just beginning.

In the ancient calendar used by the Romans, from which our calendar was created, the name of each month had a meaning. For example the month of February was so named because that was the time of the year for a feast called Februa. Some of the months were named for the false gods that the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Isaiah 63:1, Isaiah 63:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran