Sermons on B Transfiguration:

Mary’s Secret For A Merry Christmas

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 20, 2009

Mary rejoiced in God, her Savior. That’s where we want our Christmas joy to come from as well. Parts: A. Recognize our lowliness. B. Rejoice in his greatness.

Text: Luke 1:39-55 Theme: Mary’s Secret for a Merry Christmas A. Recognize our lowliness B. Rejoice in his greatness Season: Advent 4c Date: December 20, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Mary_s-Secret-for-a-Merry-Christmas-Luke1_39-55.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

How Then Can We Be Saved?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007

Advent 1(B) - How then can we be saved? God’s power makes all tremble. God’s justice makes us despair. Thankfully, God’s mercy is our confidence.

HOW THEN CAN WE BE SAVED? (Outline) December 2, 2007 - ADVENT 1 - Isaiah 64:1-8 INTRO: How then can we be saved? is a familiar age-old question. When man remembers his mortality he often wonders what next. Many ask how then can we be saved? This is also a familiar question to students of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Face The World Confident Of God's Judgment

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 8, 2010

What encouragement does God's judgment bring to me to live my faith despite the world's opposition? Parts: A. The world opposes your faith. B. God's judgment encourages your faith.

Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Theme: Face the World Confident of God's Judgment A. The world opposes your faith B. God's judgment encourages your faith Season: End Times 2: Last Judgment Date: November 7, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

Mary receives the announcement that she is going to have a baby. The focus of the message the excitement that comes with anticipating the birth of a child. We’ll explore the excitement and anticipation we have for Christmas. The title of the sermon will b

What do you want for Christmas? Have you made out your list? Have you been shopping to see what you may want this year? We enjoy gifts. I do. I still get excited about opening gifts. Gifts say a lot. They are windows into our soul because they reveal what our true desires are. Gifts tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Jesus Moves Us To Love

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 24, 2011

Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with one another. Parts: A. His word of truth calls for a response. B. His love shines out from us onto one another.

Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Theme: Knowing Jesus Moves Us to Love A. His word of truth calls for a response B. His love shines from out us onto one another Season: Epiphany 3a Date: January 23, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Knowing-Jesus-Moves-Us-to-Love-1John2_3-11.html ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Living Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2011

The Living Church" manifested: 1) Spiritual Life (Acts 2:42) & 2) Spiritual Attitudes (Acts 2:43-47a). The result was 3) Spiritual Impact (Acts 2:47b).

A study presented Tuesday at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas noted a steady rise in the percentage of residents in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland who claim no religious affiliation. The researchers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Other

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2010

1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23) 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27) 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a) & 4) The Connection (21:31b-32)

The road to hell is paved with good intentions is a proverb or aphorism. It is thought to have originated with Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who wrote, "L’enfer est plein de bonnes volontés et désirs" (hell is full of good wishes and desires) From our own experiences and observations we can see that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020

Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Path To Godliness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014

1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

1 Purpose Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2013

1)The Elements of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:1) 2) The Essence of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2a), 3)The Expression of Purposeful Unity (Philippians 2:2b)

It’s not too difficult to see the effect of strife. Internationally, we see conflict and hostage taking. In North America, we just came out of a hockey lockout after many months of people not working. In Canada, native blockages have meant disrupted travel, and shipping. In Ontario, many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

Ashes Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Lent 5 B midweek. By His suffering, Christ totally identifies with our human condition, and is therefore able to make a perfect sacrifice in our place. Therefore, we are reassured of the completeness of salvation in Christ

Hebrews 5:1-10 “Ashes of Sacrifice” Lent 5(B) midweek J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Sacrifice” Summertime barbecue is something that people here know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Dones De Sanidades Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2024

Este mensaje explica los dones sobrenaturales de sanidad (1 Cor. 12:9) junto con ejemplos bíblicos de estos dones en operación.

Introducción Este mensaje es para todos aquellos que están viviendo en un cuerpo mortal. Vamos a hablar acerca de los dones de sanidad. Si usted está viviendo en un cuerpo mortal, los dones de sanidad son importantes para usted. A medida que envejezco, me intereso cada vez más ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, James 5:14-15, 2 Peter 1:3, Acts 5:5, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 17:12, John 9:7, Luke 13:10-13, Hebrews 6:2, Matthew 14:14, Exodus 15:26, 3 John 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Fighting A Losing Battle Or Fighting A Battle Already Won?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

Do you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle? Maybe you feel that way as a Christian especially when you look at the world around you which seems to b growing more and more defiant of what we believe and what the Bible teaches. Are we fighting a losing battle?

Do you ever feel like your fighting a losing battle? Maybe it’s the battle with a diet that as hard as you try it just don’t seem be helping you to loose any weight. Maybe it’s the battle with a teenager, trying to get them to put their dishes INTO the dishwasher not just BY the dishwasher. Or ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

1 John Overview

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jan 14, 2022

An introduction and overview of the most common concepts of 1 John.

1st John Introduction and Overview I. The Penman – Apostle John – The Beloved A. Writings: 1. Gospel of John (Saint John) 2. 1st John 3. 2nd John 4. 3rd John 5. Revelations -- Written around 95 AD B. John – from Hebrew Johanan – Yahweh has been gracious C. History: 1. Son ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal