Sermons on Becoming More Christlike:

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Season

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 24, 2009

As we look forward to Christmas, let us consider the seasons and the signs of His return!

Knowing the Season, Luke 21:25-36 Introduction Christina and I spent a season of ministry in Cheboygan Michigan. Prior to coming here to First Congregational Church of Peru, Illinois, I was Pastor of First Congregational Church of Cheboygan, Michigan. Congregational Christians of that era were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Time With John The Baptist

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2009

A sermon on John the Baptist for Christmas (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas Time with John the Baptist for 12/6/2009 Introduction: A preacher got up around this time of the year and said, “Today we are going to talk about the special birth of a baby boy over 2,000 years ago. His birth was predicted by the Old Testament prophets. An angel appeared to the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eclipsing Sin Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

This is the fourth in a series on the life of Joshua. This message focuses on the fallout from the defeat at Ai.

ECLIPSING SIN Heroes—The Secret (Part 4) THE “HEREM” FACTOR AT JERICHO The city [Jericho] and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord. Only Rahab the prostitute and all who are with her in her house shall be spared, because she hid the spies we sent. Joshua 6:17 (NIV) Why would God ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

“Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Rediscovering The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 19, 2009

Christmas declares, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that we would experience the good tidings of great joy proclaimed by the angels 2,000 years ago.

REDISCOVERING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

No Ordinary Child (09)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2009

Jesus was no ordinary child. he is worthy of our worship

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Christmas a traditional time set aside where celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ! • Most people take time to celebrate the birthday of the ones you love. • What is it about Jesus that would make us want to have a holiday to celebrate His birth? • Wasn’t Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Still Seek, The World Still Hates, And God Still Saves Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The fourth and final sermon in a Christmas sermon series

The Wise Still Seek, the World Still Hates, and God Still Saves Text: Matthew 2:1-23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) We know from our text that Jesus wasn’t born in the year “Zero”. He was probably born around 6 or 5 B.C. we know this because Herod was still king when Jesus was born and Herod died ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ In The Home

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 1, 2010

Outline discussing the faithful friends of Mark 2

Christ in the Home Mark 2:2 Introduction: All of us take special care when a guest is coming over to our house. In the book of mark there is a sense of promptness. When Christ is in your home things will change. In his book, Reaching the Invisible God, author Philip Yancey tells the story about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visitation: Jesus Is The Dayspring Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 12, 2010

The dynamic of waiting for Christmas morning is the same dynamic that set up the first Christmas 2010 years ago. When Jesus arrived, He came as Emmanuel, God with us, the Dayspring who has visited us.

THE VISITATION #1: JESUS IS THE DAYSPRING TOP TEN CHRISTMAS SONG DOWNLOADS OF 2010: Any guesses as to what #1 is? 1. Grandma got run over by a Reindeer 2. All I Want for Christmas – by Mariah Carey 3. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 4. Jingle Bell Rock 5. The Chipmunk Song 6. White ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-79

Denomination: *other

From Ordinary To Extraordinary

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 13, 2010

A sermon on the ordinary things of Luke 1:26-38 (Some material adapted from a sermon by John MacArthur)

HoHum: Have children come up front. Go through “You Shall Call His Name Jesus” from Sermons4Kids WBTU: Nobody wants to be ordinary. To be ordinary is to have no exceptional ability; to be average. No one wants to be average, right? No one wants to be of average height or make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph, An Obedient Servant

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 19, 2010

What can we learn from the bibles Silent Witness?

Joseph @ the school Nativity - illustration At the school nativity play a boy desperately wanted to play the role of Joseph. He didn't get the part – he was to be the inn keeper. Instead the part of Joseph went to his greatest rival in the class. He was very upset. All through rehearsals he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

You Got To Hand It To Him Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 6 through 11

Luke 6: 6 – 11 You Got To ‘Hand’ It To Him 6 Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:6-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Son Of Perdition Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2011

A study of the relationship of Judas with the Antichrist

Luke 6: 16 The Son of Perdition Doctored Pictures Of The Antichrist 16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who also became a traitor. Today we are going to take a look at Judas in regards to his possible association to the Antichrist. Judas was the betraying disciple and one of the twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Did It My Way; Look Where It Got Me Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011

The prodigal son rpoves to be a useful story for the way in which God searches for lost mankind.

The story is told of a man named Yussif, the Terrible Turk. Yussif was a 350-pound wrestling champion in Europe a couple of generations ago. After he won the European championship, he sailed to America to wrestle our champ, whose name was Strangler Lewis -- a little guy by comparison who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ