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The Plain Truth About Christmas – Symbols And Images Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas

THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS – SYMBOLS AND IMAGES Consider the various symbols used in Christmas celebrations. They all have their roots in paganism. First, let us look at the ‘dear Santa Claus’. What Does Santa Claus Have to Do With Jesus and His Birth? In many lands, Santa Claus is viewed as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:3-6

The Birth Of The Church Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 27, 2015

We hear people talk about the New Testament church and wanting to be like the New Testament Church but what does that mean. This message looks at what it means to be a NT Church

The Birth of the Church Sigmund Freud wrote “The act of birth is the first experience of anxiety, and thus the source and prototype of the affect of anxiety.” Which might explain Andy Warhol’s statement “Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Something More? (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2003

An evangelistic sermon for a Carols by Candlelight service.

Looking for something more, this Christmas? Carols by Candlelight Sun 21 Dec 2003 pm According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

An introduction to a 9 part series on the Beatitudes and what Jesus is calling us to become.

The Beattitudes - Introduction September 28, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 I would like to do an informal survey. I have one very simple question . . . Who would like to be blessed by God today? That’s it . . . simple isn’t it? Okay, if you want to be blessed by God, then I need you to raise your hands! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Meeting With The King Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 17, 2011

Abraham meets Melchizedek who blesses him. The Lord knows our struggles and wants to encourage us with his word. How will we respond?

On Friday night Joe Nathan, the relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, sprinkled on the pitcher’s mound dirt that he had saved from the old Metrodome pitching mound he had so much success in. It was his first time to pitch in the new Target Field and he wanted to ensure his success. And in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Our Bunker

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 2, 2021

Friend, there are million things attacking our homes, children, marriage, church, ministry and health today, mere walls cannot save us, we need today the hands of God to protect us, say Hallelujah. Never be too smart, smug and snobbish to think you can make it without God’s protection.

Hedge of protection! Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 The LORD said to Satan, "From where do you come?" Then Satan answered the LORD and said, "From roaming about on the earth and walking ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Search For A Queen (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2021

God's people were bound in captivity, but they were not forsaken. The Lord was working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that would benefit and prosper them. We see His sovereign hand at work in the selection of Esther as queen of Persia.

The Search for a Queen (Part 1) Esther 2: 1-9 As we studied chapter one, we discovered a detailed picture of what life was like within the Persian Empire. King Ahasuerus was a man of great wealth and power. He sought to expand the kingdom, and nothing was off limits in his pursuit to do so, not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Providence Over Rolling Dice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

This sermon explores God's providence in Esther, the role of flawed individuals in His plan, and the significance of celebrating His deliverance through Purim.

Good morning, my dear friends. Welcome. I am so glad you're here. There's a sense of joy, isn't there, when we gather together, united in purpose, to delve into the richness of God's word? It's like a family reunion, where we come together, not because we have to, but because we want to. We want to ...read more

Topics: Purim, Jewish

Dream Catchers

Contributed by James May on Jun 12, 2005

God isn’t looking for someone who believes in fantasies and legendary "Dream Catchers" like those of the American Indians, but He is looking for some Dream Catchers who will catch the vision of a work for the Lord.

DREAM CATCHERS By Pastor Jim May Among the Chippewa and other American Indian tribes there is a legend that goes something like this: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Bigger Than....the Fight Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

Because God is Big...the enemy doesn’t stand a chance!

TEXT: Judges 6:1 - 7:25 TITLE: God is Bigger than the Fight SERIES: God is BIGGER than… (part 2) TOPIC: God’s power; God’s might! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 12th, 2008 PROP.: Fighting an enemy with God’s help assures victory! INTRODUCTION: The Rocky Movies. What I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real People , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 4a, Knowing God Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 26, 2017

Part 4a of our 1 Samuel Series

Real People- Real problems Part 4 “Knowing God” I Samuel chapter 4 In the western movie “Young Guns” There is one scene that always makes me laugh just a little In the scene I am talking about Billy and the boys are running from the law and they find themselves in a little cantina somewhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:2-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fingerprints Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

What about the proverbial "smoking gun?" Is there one? One we could point to and erase all doubt. Where’s the DNA, the fingerprints? Today I want us to look at the "fingerprints" that point to the validity of Jesus’ claims and his resurrection.

CSI: Easter 3 of 5 in Series Fingerprints of Jesus INTRODUCTION So far, in our investigation of the resurrection we have looked at Biblical, Medical and Historical evidence. We have also looked at the man himself, Jesus of Nazareth. We studied who man claimed Jesus was and who the bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Abundance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

Jesus provides abundantly for the people attending the wedding in Cana. The God we worship is a God of abundance and not of scarcity.

John 2:1-11 “Living in Abundance” INTRODUCTION It has been said that the world is alive with God. Some people have eyes to see and behold a multitude of miracles in their lives. To others God is invisible and they see nothing of miracles, only luck, fate, or happenstance. This story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Always Loved

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 16, 2007

A Memorial Service for a believer

Always Loved John 14:1-3 We have gathered today facing once again with the mystery of death. Death is the great equalizer. We all may travel different roads through our lives. Some will earn a PhD, while others will not complete their schooling. Some will travel across the world, others will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Methodist