Sermons on Augustus Toplady:

Why 2,000 Years Ago Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2018

Why did Jesus Come when He did. Why not before? Why not later? We will see that God had just the right time in history, like none other, for Jesus to come.

Why 2 thousand years ago? Think about it, the land of Israel was occupied by the Romans. A pagan nation ruled over Israel and the Jewish people were in a state of upheaval, and the priestly system was corrupt. If Jesus came as a Ruler, or as a King, as a warrior Messiah, to drive out the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Gift!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2018

This Christmas season as we seek to meet our Christmas Expectations, how can we help others meet those expectations, by our being the gift.

Be the Gift! Matthew 2:1-12 December 9, 2018 In past years we’ve talked about the art of regifting. And it is an art. How do you tactfully give a gift which you’ve been given and remember who gave it to you, so that you don’t regift to the giver? That can be pretty exhausting in and of itself. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother Seeks A Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 13, 2018

Seeking a Savior

SEEKING A SAVIOR - A Mother Seeks a Savior December 23, 2018 Matthew 1:16-17 (p. 675) Introduction: 14 generations from Abraham to David, then 14 generations from Kind David to the Jews exile in Babylon…and 14 generations from the exile to the birth of Jesus. 42 generations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Treasure The Treasure”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 14, 2018

Mary got the message! Beginning that time, the Word from eternity came into our own earthly existence .... and THE WORD BECAME FLESH! Christ is taking shape in her womb. LET US NOW ALSO PONDER IN OUR HEARTS THE TREASURE IN TREASURE...

“TREASURE THE TREASURE” Luke 2:19; Matthew 6:21 “Mary treasured all these things and reflected (ponder) on them in her heart.” (NiV) “but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” (NLT) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

On His Birthday Jesus Gave The Gifts

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 17, 2018

Most people get gifts on their birthday but Jesus reversed the role.

Birthdays. Everybody has them. Some miscount them – me for example. Last year I was telling people I was 77, but Marlene and Keri convinced me that, until December 24, I was only 76. Some make sure others remember their birthday. Some people have two birthdays: one at the time they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Role Of Government Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

Human government and human leaders are ordained of God. How do their roles intersect with faithfully living as a disciple of Jesus Christ? That is the focus of this sermon.

As a pastor, there are two things I try never to talk about in church: religion and politics. Well, here we go! Not only talking about both subjects, but wedding them together in a message series. Let me offer some disclaimers as we begin. This will not be a message series that “takes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Holes At Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 1, 2016

Only the Holiness of God can fill the holes in our hearts and soul. An answer to the holes many of us find ourselves in at Christmas.

Title: Holes At Christmas Date: 12/4/16 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 2. 1-7, John 14.9, Psalm 11.3-4 CT: The holiness of God fills our empty holes. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most popular films at Christmas is a movie my daughter still watches every year as a marathon of this movie has happened every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

The celebration of the birth of Jesus by Christians.

CHRISTMAS SERMON I. Introduction *Click to baby George photo A. The Birth of a King (Prince George) It seemed the whole world was waiting breathlessly for the birth of this baby. This baby is Prince George, firstborn son of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Luke 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pilate Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013

A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2013

When Jesus was born there was no room for Him in the Inn. Has much changed today? Is there room for Jesus in your life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been in a situation where you were going to have people come stay at your home for a while? • Maybe you knew it was coming or maybe it was a surprise visit. • Most of us are not ready for such guests. We are busy, we work, or we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proving Jesus Is The Real Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 23, 2013

The Gospel of Matthew is filled with references to Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament. This message looks at Old Testament Prophecies quoted in Matthew 1 and 2 on the message of Christmas.

PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE REAL CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS December 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Christmas is the season when we celebrate the birth of Christ. 2.) The question I want us to ask this morning is how do we know that Jesus is truly the authentic Christ we celebrate at Christmas? 3.) That ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Joy For All The People!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Advent series on Joy

Great Joy for all the People December 14, 2014 Luke 2 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Sure Election Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

God does not elect some so as not to elect others, but that He might have someone to reach the others.

One of the principle characters in the book Darkened Doors is Adrian Mallard, who is a brilliant but skeptical lawyer and sportsman. He learns that he is the victim of a serious heart disease. His friend, Professor Boyd, a distinguished psychologist, was one day singing the praises of the open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 12, 2022

Isaiah 59:8 states, The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. (NIV) These words could be said about Bethlehem in the time of Jesus. And about our world today. Yet into this world has come the One described in Isaiah 9:6, the Prince of Peace.

Alba 1-2-2022 PRINCE OF PEACE Isaiah 9:6 We live in a world that is unable to stay at peace. We hope for it every new year. But every year disappoints, fulfilling our Lord's words that there will always be wars and rumors of war. Yet, there was in history a moment when the promise of peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ