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Christmas: God… Is… Now… Here!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2020

We can greet each other—instead of with “Merry Christmas,” we could shout instead, “God chose flesh,” “God became one of us!”

The Christmas story confirms one pattern of God—He shows up in unexpected places. Maybe you have heard that popular story about an atheist who had a big poster hanging on the wall in his living room, which said: “God is nowhere.” One day, while he was reading the newspaper, his little daughter, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Whose Image Is This? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the balance between fulfilling our earthly responsibilities and maintaining our spiritual identity, using Jesus' teachings on paying taxes as a guide.

Jesus was obviously an amazing teacher and rabbi. Throughout the course of his ministry I imagine that he answered thousands of questions about God, the law, and living a life of faith. But near the end of His earthly ministry, some questions came with ulterior motives. Many of those asking were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Civic Duties, Spiritual Identity, Worldly Balance

Destination Bethlehem: A Stable Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 27, 2015

God chose the most humble circumstances possible for the entrance of His Son into the world. He did this that we might know His love and receive Him as one of us.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Antipas: The Perverse And Putrid Puppet Ruler Of Galilee Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 12, 2021

The story of Herod Antipas is one of treachery, murder, lust, cowardice, deceit, and perversion. He was responsible for the murder of John the Baptist and ridiculed Jesus on the day of His execution. The family of Herod had no redeeming qualities and are examples of unredeemed humanity.

It would make sense to say that the ministry of the Lord Jesus was attracting a great deal of attention and some scrutiny by virtue of His wondrous teachings, His compassion to all who came to Him in faith and trust, the way He handled the criticisms and pettiness of the Pharisees, His ability ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19, Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Luke 23:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story - Part 2 - Days 7-13 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 5, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 2 includes Days 7-13

DAY SEVEN Mary had left Nazareth in a hurry. Three months later she returned, obviously pregnant. Joseph didn’t want to marry this woman who was pregnant by another man. He decided to annul his betrothal. He didn’t want Mary to be killed for being pregnant outside of marriage, so he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Not From A Distance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2014

God is not distant from us; in Christ, He is us, and He gives us the grace to forgive and be healed.

4th Sunday of Advent 2014 Extraordinary Form About a quarter century ago Bette Midler recorded a song by Julie Gold called “from a distance.” The idea behind the lengthy lyrics is that if you get far enough away from planet earth, it all looks green and blue and serene. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Acts 15-18

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 14, 2020

Paul's Missionary Journey

Paul's journey was as follows: Jerusalem to Seleucia (on the Tigris, Hellenistic city founded by Seleucus I Nicator (reigned 312–281 bc) as his eastern capital; it replaced Babylon ) to Antioch (populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey) to Tarsus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus Came For Sinners Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 14, 2016

Looking at ways Jesus shows us His heart, through His love and power.

Jesus Came for Sinners October 16, 2016 Matthew 9:9-13 When you have children you always want to make sure that they hang out with the right people. You scrutinize what you know about their friends. You have your impressions from the times you meet them, the times you see them interact with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 12, 2007

What would Christmas be like without Christ.

Text: Luke 2:1-20 Title: The Christmas Message Introduction What would Christmas be like without Christ? 1.Christmas would be a secular event (v1) “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.” 2.Christmas would be a financial burden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Grand Invasion

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

God began a "grand invasion" of the world 2000 years ago with the birth of Christ, and He wants to invade the hearts of people, as well.

Let’s turn in our Bibles to Luke Chapter 2 because Linus [ph 0:00:42.9] just read the first 14 verses of Luke Chapter 2. We’re going to pick up the story, the story of the Birth of Jesus in verse 15. And also turn to Revelation Chapter 12 if you want because I’m going to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Attitude Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2017

A sermon about following the humble life of Jesus.

“The Attitude of Christ” Philippians 2:1-13 Would you agree that there is nearly nothing so beautiful as a person who is both truly strong and truly humble at the same time? Would you agree that this kind of person is hard to find? We might know a few people who fit this description, but the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

A Royal Nativity. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

The most significant census of all history.

A ROYAL NATIVITY. Luke 2:1-7. Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that “all the world” should be “registered” (Luke 2:1). Unbeknown to the mighty Emperor, this was going to be the most significant census of all history. After all, even the most powerful of potentates are subservient, whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dos And Don'ts Of Salvation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 22, 2021

A defibrillator can’t save someone while it’s in its cabinet. It has to be taken down and operated. In the same way, Jesus’ death and resurrection don’t save a person unless a person makes use of them. A person has to respond to them. There are some 'dos' and 'don'ts'.

In recent years something new has appeared on many high streets: defibrillators. Defibrillators can be life-savers if someone suffers a heart attack. They aren’t only on high streets, of course. I like to do ‘Park Run’ (when it’s happening!) and lots of Park Runs have defibrillators. You often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-30, Psalm 14:3, Psalm 53:3, James 2:17, James 2:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020

Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-4, Romans 12:2, Revelation 17:12-13, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 18:36, James 4:4, 1 John 4:3, Micah 5:2, Romans 8:7, Luke 2:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren