Sermons on Be Merry:

Jesus

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011

The Meaning of Jesus' Name

Christmas Day Jesus Bruce B. Miller Jesus It is Christmas morning! Welcome families. Merry Christmas! We are delighted to have the children with us today! What a joy to be worshipping together in English and Spanish. Jaime and I are happy to be sharing the Word together in both languages. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Joseph: An Unsuspecting Hero Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 11, 2012

Joseph, the husband of Mary, seems to be a minor player in the life of Jesus. However, "upon further review," we find him to be a giant among the people in the bible. He was a man of obedience and humility as well as one of understanding.

1. Conquering Fear Stanley went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under ... you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!" "Just put yourself in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Ephesians: Changing Clothes Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in Ephesians about how our life needs to change when we encounter Christ.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Changing clothes Theme: Cleaning out our lives is important Text: Eph 4:17-32 Materials needed: Old T-shirt, work pants, overcoat, running ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Battle Plan - Hands And Fingers To War!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

OUTLINE OF THE BATTLE PLAN Psalm 144:1 Hands to War and Fingers to Battle. What is our stance in a battle in which the victory is already won? The battle that rages is fought by hands and fingers folded, FOR PRAYER!

2010.05.30.Sermon.Keeping the Faith. THE BATTLE PLAN William Akehurst, BA HWSC Packed with Peanuts, Snickers Satisfies - Packed with God’s Word, This study and the revelation of what Psalm 144:1 represents, really satisfies. THE BATTLE PLAN Key Verses Psalm 144:1-15 Psalm 144:1 Key ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifting Of Grace

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Communion message the second Sunday of Advent. Gifting doesn’t come from stores but from our Lord in the incarnation of the Eternal Son, Jesus Christ

Gift-wrap has either been tossed out or neatly put away and saved for another time. Boxes may have been recycled and hopefully the toys aren’t all broken yet. CD’s have been played, DVD’s watched and those new clothes worn. Christmas is officially over. So what’s the good news? It is a mixed bag. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Catastrophe Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 18, 2010

The biggest catastrophe which has even happened is found in Luke 2:7...and continues today..

The Catastrophe of Christmas Luke 2:7 * What do you think about when you hear the word, ‘catastrophe?’ Do words like disaster, calamity, ruin, tragedy, and more come to your mind? Yet if we are honest, we tend to think of catastrophes completely on an earthly or humanistic plain. For instance, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Missing It

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2008

Despite the best efforts of the P.C. crowd the gospel can be seen and heard everywhere at this time of year but... how many are "Missing It"?

Dakota Community Church December 14, 2008 (am) Missing It Galatians 4:4 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons John 1:10-12 10He was in the world, and though the world was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Are You Making God Jealous

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Dec 20, 2008

This sermon is designed to remind you, that there is only one God whom we should serve.

Are you making God jealous? 2 Chronicles 32:15 And he took away the strange gods, and the idols out of the houses of the LORD and all he altars that he had build in the mount of the house of the LORD and in Jerusalem and cast them out of the city. Good afternoon let’s bow. Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Christmas Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2009

Jesus isn’t the reason for the season - YOU are!

“Christmas 2009” December 20, 2009 Revelation 2:2-11 2At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. 4Surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Unexpected Yuletide Messenger Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

n the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesth

Some of you may remember the answer to the question: ’What is green, has four legs, and if it falls on you from a tree and hits you it will kill you?’ The answer, of course, is a billiard table, though some of you may have been wondering whether the answer was ’Christmas’’, which is also green ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jochebed - Attribuutes Of A Good Mother

Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 17, 2009

God has entrusted to Mothers the most precious treasurer’s of His creation. Motherhood is the highest & noblest of callings. The little lives within the sphere of your influence will reflect your virtue and your character – or lack thereof!

Pastor Kevin W. Burden Buena Vista Baptist Church For Sunday, May 10, 2009 Jochebed - Attributes of A Good Mother Exodus 2:1-10 “And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2 And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022

There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14-15, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phobeo!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 16, 2022

Using Joseph as an example and the word for "fear" in Greek (Phobeo) used by the Angel, we too can overcome the fears that keep us from the pursuit of holiness (sanctification).

PHOBIA! AS DEFINED, IT MEANS “AN EXTREME OR IRRATIONAL FEAR OF OR AVERSION TO SOMETHING.” FEAR CAN BE GOOD! FEAR HELPS PROTECT US. IT MAKES US ALERT TO DANGER AND PREPARES US TO DEAL WITH IT. FEAR CAN BE LIKE A WARNING, A SIGNAL THAT CAUTIONS US TO BE WATCHFUL AND CAREFUL. HOWEVER, FEAR CAN ALSO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 16:33, Psalm 56:3-4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Micah 6:8, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Happy Birthday Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Dec 25, 2016

True Meaning and Celebration of Christmas

Happy Birthday Jesus This is the day we have set side to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas to all of you! I pray you have planned a great time of celebration with family and friends, or even some of us will enjoy a day of peace and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8, Luke 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Chistmas Is Jesus

Contributed by John Crowe on Dec 27, 2016

This is a Christmas Eve service. I introduced each major point by taking an ornament from our tree.

Christmas is Jesus Christmas Eve service December 24, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church Merry Christmas! - Peace on Earth - Good will to Man The story of Jesus’ birth starts long before Joseph and Mary were visited by the angel. Prophets, hundreds of years before Jesus was born told about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist