Sermons on Aunt:

The Gift

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 21, 2023

• Do the holidays break you out of your routine? • Do you go into a holiday traditional? • Lisa often says our tradition is that we have no tradition!

Recently I read a social media post about The Virgin Mary, and how her traditional sense of family was changed forever. She didn’t ask for this disruption in her life, but when she got the news from the angel, about the gift she was to receive, she responds by singing a song. Oftentimes, isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-17

Experience The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Sullivan on Dec 26, 2024

This is a narrative sermon based on the first Christmas Day.

Church, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I want to share a story to reflect on that first day when Jesus entered the world. Let’s go back 2000 years, to the land of Judea. Imagine being in Bethlehem the day Mary and Joseph are about to arrive into town on their donkey. They were tired, thirsty, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

My Crazy Lawn

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Spiritually contemplating the various grasses of my crazy lawn.

My Crazy Lawn If you could see my lawn. It was full of weeds MSMA nuke the whole lawn - when my Aunts came from out of town - embarrassing I replanted seeds - awe the birds I replanted again and scratched the dirt a bit - still birds but at least some took root I watered it and watered it but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Hebrews 10:23-25, Isaiah 33:14-16, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 19, 2001

Who are the saints? A saint is one declared so by God.

All Saints’ Sunday Luke 6:20-31 November 4, 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is All Saint’s Sunday. The day we read the names of those who have been buried from this congregation this past year. A day to put carnations on the altar to help us remember those who have died and have left a hole in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Christ came to deliver us from our shame, fears and guilt.

The Miracle of Christmas By Fernando Cabrera Luke 1:1-80 1. Take away your Shame a. We find that there was a private, silent, almost undetectable pain in the life of this precious couple Zecharias and Elizabeth – SHAME i. 1:25 “This is the way the Lord has dealt with me in the days when He looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Enough!

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus gives us more than enough.

More Than Enough! John 2:3-4 KJV "And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. [4] Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come." The Gospel of John includes 7 of Jesus' 35 recorded miracles, less than any other Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Justified, Qualified & Glorified,conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 18, 2004

The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage.

Justified, Qualified & Glorified The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage. I thought about ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:4-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Women In The Church 1

Contributed by Neil Briggs on Dec 3, 2004

The role of women in the church

1Timothy 2:9-15 The passage that we have before us this morning is primarily looking at the role of women within a church situation, I recognise that for many of you here this morning and for many women in many churches, this is a make or break passage, it was interesting a few weeks ago, when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Repentance Is Fruitful

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

3 Advent C, John’s tough love awakes our need for fruitful living in repentance

Luke 3:7-18 Real Repentance Needs Fruit "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. 11 John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Empty Jars And Restless Hearts

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 17, 2001

Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God.

Title: Empty Jars and Restless Hearts Text: John 2:1-11 D.T.: Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee, O God. - Can you think of your most memorable wedding besides your own? I can. I remember when I was a child, the girl next door got married. You know, I can’t even remember her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Inheritance In Heaven

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 29, 2007

A sermon describing our inheritance in heaven

An Inheritance in Heaven 1 Peter 1:3-5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Peace?

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007

Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Stop Snorkeling And Learn To Scuba Dive Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008

This is the final message in our Contrarian’s guide series. It’s all about learning to go deep with God.

For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at stuff that goes contrary to popular opinion. Things like less instead of more, and living for more than me as number one, and how to slow down instead of hurry. It’s been a fun series for me personally, because I think I fall victim to the normal, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Through It All, We Are More Than Conquerors

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 19, 2008

To get the listener to understand that regardless of your situation or the way things look you are still on the winning side.

THROUGH IT ALL, WE’RE MORE THAN CONQUEROR Romans 8:35-39 In the late fifties and early sixties, an era that many of you do not know about. The Timex watch people aired a commercial with their product going through a battery of abusive situations. The watch was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Romans 8:35

Denomination: Baptist