Sermons on Arms Wide Open:

A Real Savior Bringing A Real Salvation

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 5, 2012

The old man Simeon took one look at Jesus and said, "FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION." Many people sit in close proximity to salvation and never see it.

Christmas: A Real Savior Bringing Real Salvation Pastor Dan Little - 12-04-11 The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY adfontes.djl@gmail.com ================================================================== SCRIPTURE READING Luke 2:1-38 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: *other

23rd Anniversary "Our God Is An Awesome God"

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2012

This is the sermon we preached on our 23rd anniversary as pastors of the church. It chronicles God's blessings upon us.

Our God is an awesome God. God reigns from heaven above, with wisdom power and love our God is an awesome God. Today we celebrate 23 years of love and of ministry together as pastors and congregation. If someone were to ask us to sum up our experience together, it would have to be , ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fight Of Our Lives

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on May 17, 2021

revival sermon

The fight of our lives Brothers and sisters thank you all for coming out tonight the last night of revival, I hope you have been blessed this week. And I thank our Savior for those who have accepted Christ this week. Brothers and sisters I don’t know where this world is headed at this moment. But I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, Isaiah 5:20, Genesis 12:3, Romans 1:18-32, Matthew 24:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

One Size Fits All

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 21, 2003

An ecumenical service at the Mill Pond festival

One Size Fits All Looking back, it’s hard to believe that we have lived as long as we have. I remember as a kid riding in cars with no air bags, no seat belts, and metal dashboards. We rode in the back of pickups. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors, or cabinets, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Jesus' First Missionary Was Demon Possessed”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus commissions a former demoniac to be a missionary to a group of people who just rejected Him. Neither were worthy, but that didn’t stop Jesus.

Intro: A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Warrior Is Coming!

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Christ came as a frail baby and defeated Satan.

Advent Sermon ~ “The Little Warrior is Coming!” Matthew 1:20-21 As the night chilled the air and the moonlight, perhaps, sifted between the clouds to spotlight here and there over the landscape, Joseph lie sleeping... And an angel came to him to announce a big thing coming in a small way. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Professes ... The Sanhedrin Permits Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus is in the wrong hands with the wrong attitudes and wrong justice, yet this is necessary

Message Matthew 26:57-68 Jesus Professes ... The Sanhedrin Permits Have you ever looked at a situation and thought to yourself, “That’s just wrong!!”. (put up some pictures to give an example) There are all sorts of situations that fit into the “That’s just wrong” category … aren’t there. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jun 30, 2023

Waiting is one of the most difficult things that we Christians are called to do.

Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Childishness And Small Religion

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus calls us to lay down childish stubbornness and take His hand in trusting, growing childlikeness that welcomes the Kingdom.

Have you noticed that Jesus holds two ideas in tension? He tells us to be childlike …and also warns us not to be childish. Only Jesus can say, “Become as little children” and “Grow up”…in the very same breath. He sees what we cannot. He can tell the difference. Our passage today is Luke 7:31-35. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Mark 10:15, Psalm 131:1-2, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus’s Framework For Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the necessity, purpose, and benefits of fasting as a means to express our deep desire for God and align our lives with His will, following Jesus' example and teachings.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that might not be the most popular, but it's something that Jesus talked about and practiced in His life: fasting. I came across a quote by David Mathis that I believe sets the tone for our discussion today. He said, “and saying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Topics: Fasting

New Beginning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace new beginnings, anticipate blessings, and trust in God's promises, emphasizing courage, faith, and divine companionship in adversity.

Friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the warmth and love of our Savior. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound together by the unyielding cord of faith. We are all children of the Most High, drawn together by His divine love and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Topics: Promise, Never, Leave

And The Winner Is . . . Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

The church in America may be struggling - but the Church of Jesus Christ is doing just fine, thank you. The worse things look, the more likely it is that God is about to do something amazing.

Ray Bakke, the Executive Director of International Urban Associates, tells a great story from World War II. An American named MacDonald and a Scottish chaplain bailed out behind German lines, were captured and put into a prison camp, with MacDonald in the American barracks and the chaplain with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The 24/7 Godlyparent

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 11, 2003

Being a godly parent is something one does deliberately.

The 24/7 Godly Parent Duet. 6:4-9 August 10, 2003 Baby Dedication Service Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Psalm 127:3-5 DT 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [5] Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. [6] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist