Sermons on B Christmas 1:

Growing Better In Bad Times

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018

No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4b)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. 1) He has told them who He is, 2) Pointed out their failures, and counseled them to correct their failures. 3) He has also given them the great promised of heaven.

Now it is time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth, it is time for the churches to know that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth and rapture the saints of God. He is going to end the world the way we know it and establish the kingdom of God. What did John see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2022

Christmas is a season mixed with good and evil. Let’s learn about the good from Luke 2.

Christmas is a season mixed with good and evil. Let’s learn about the good from Luke 2. A Decree “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope - Advent 1, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2011

For the people of God history was (and is) always going somewhere. Life has ultimate meaning because of this hope we possess.

Dakota Community Church November 27, 2011 Hope Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Denomination: Mennonite

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 24, 2021

Since the King has Come and is coming again, the Apostle Paul presents four aspects of the Father’s exaltation of the Son: 1) The source (Philippians 2:9a), 2) The title (Philippians 2:9b), 3) The response (Philippians 2:10–11a), and 4) The purpose (Philippians 2:11b).

Philippians 2:9–11. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023

The Word was Made Flesh

[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023

If we don’t allow the hustle and bustle of the world’s hectic race to find the perfect gift, and if we step back and look at the real reason we celebrate, our hearts are happier. We smile more. Hopefully we get a little bit closer to those we love, not always, but we can hope for that.

Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday that we were in the advent season. For those that may not know what Advent is, Advent is the 4 Sundays after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas day. This year there are actually 5 Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So, our Advent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 3:22-24, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:6, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Acquired Thru Faith-6(:2b, :3b)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 19, 2024

6 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-VI—2Peter 1:2b, 3b(:1-4) Attention: Symbiotic relationships: Dinoflagellates Science tells us that tiny microscopic one-celled plants that live in the oceans, produce at least half of the oxygen that humans & air-breathing animals need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The True Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of humility, obedience, and submission to God's will, using Mary's story in Luke 1 as a guiding example. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering of hearts and minds. It's a pleasure, as always, to be in your company as we seek to grow in our understanding of God's word. Today, we are turning our thoughts and attentions to the first chapter of Luke, a rich and profound passage that speaks to us about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Topics: Submitting, God's Plan

Songs Of Our Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 4, 2012

This message focuses on the son "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand" by Jennie B. Wilson.

Songs Of Our Faith Part 1 “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand” Scriptures: Psalm. 89:13; James 1:17; Rev. 21:1; Prov. 3:5-6; 1 Tim. 6:17; Phil. 1:23 Introduction: The last time that I stood before you I shared with you the song, “We’ve Come This Far By Faith” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

in God’s Kingdom, the powerful things come through what our world would describe as weakness.

When God Became Weak: Advent #1 Philippians 2:5-8 December 4, 2005 Intro: Peter writes, in 1 Pet 2:9-12, “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Ephesian Pentecost

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Pentecost has a way of catching up with people.

AN EPHESIAN PENTECOST. Acts 19:1-7. 1. APOLLOS. Apollos was well taught in the Scriptures, and he was “accurately” teaching the things concerning the Lord - but Apollos knew only the baptism of John. When Aquila and Priscilla perceived the deficiency in his teaching in Ephesus, they drew him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2014

The Fall of man, and the purpose of the Cross.

THE FALL OF MAN. Genesis 3. It is part of the proof of the common ancestry of man that wherever we go in the world there are stories of a flood from which but a small number of people were saved, and prior to that a struggle between God and man involving a serpent or (in island communities) a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational