Sermons on Betrothal:

God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009

God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares...when I Have An Unplanned Pregnancy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

Second in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores unplanned pregnancy.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Launched teaching time with Kenny Chesney Video - There Goes My Life. Kenny Chesney Video – 20 years in 5 minutes & a happy ending Unfortunately, that is not always the case for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

24.8 The Eyes Have It Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007

This is week eight of our day in the life of Christ, this week our teaching focuses on lust and divorce.

Adultery, what a nasty word. It’s no wonder people don’t call it that, they refer to it as an affair of the heart, a fling, illicit love even an extramarital relationship, anything but adultery. After all every one is doing it, aren’t they? Well I know of one person for sure who isn’t. On the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hedges

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 8, 2009

What are your hedges made of and where did they come from and why? Do you have any? Did God tear yours down or build one for you?

You have often heard I and others pray a hedge of protection or thorns about folks but you may not have known where we get the idea from even though you might like it. One lady told me she loved it when I prayed that because it gave her great comfort. Hedges can be a great comfort depending on ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Which Finds God's Favor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Using Mary response to the angel to demonstrate how faith is both what we believe to be true as well as our actions.

Last week we looked at keeping the faith in the midst of disappointments and difficult circumstances, when it seems like God is far away. This past Monday my devotions took me to Psalm 77, which was written by a man, Asaph (one of several music leaders whose job it was to sing before the Lord in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Methodist

Sodom & Gomorrah Pt. 2 “a Tale Of Calamity” Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

How does God choose who He gives mercy to? God saves and God judges, and their is consequence for sin even if we are saved.

How does God choose who he shows mercy to? Watching the events in Haiti over the last couple of weeks, you hear of many survivors who have had limbs amputated, others who died quickly and painlessly, still others who slowly and painfully passed away, and then a fellow was pulled out two weeks after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-29

Fear Not - Joseph! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016

An Advent series in which we look at what it means to Fear Not!

Fear Not Matthew 1:18-24 December 13, 2015 Fear can be a great motivator or it can suck the life out of us. Last week we started to look at 3 different events in the Christmas story where an angel came and said FEAR NOT! Last week we saw the angel appear to Mary and we learned that sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Infinitely Good God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Eleventh in a series on the attributes of God focusing on His infinite goodness.

Knowing God Series #11 “Our Infinitely Good God” Review Through the summer we have set out to get to know the God of the Bible better. I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:68

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reflections On The Love Of God

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Love we share with one another in our marriage relationships is of God. It is God (not Hollywood) who defines, demonstrates, and instructs us on love, whether it is romantic love, or brotherly love.

You probably are acutely aware of all the pink and red decorating many of our stores in the month of February. I have been thinking a lot about what it represents, and what we can learn. It occurred to me that many of us preachers will preach timely messages on Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

We are ready for the part about Jesus’ birth. We’ve heard about Elijah, and David, and John. Now it’s time for Jesus.

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Jesus 12/26/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Christmas finally came! The Christmas season is fun as anticipation builds for the big day, but it is the arrival of the day that is best. Whether we are children longing for the day to open presents, or adults ready for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

3 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: Well, it is not a pretty story. About 200 dead crows were found near the city of Regina & there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, & he confirmed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit In The Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013

A review of why Jesus needed the Holy Spirit in His life and how the Holy Spirit operated in the life of Jesus.

A week ago Thursday night when I got home from our summer Bible study, I had a small red itchy spot on my right arm. I figured that I must have gotten some kind of bug bite, so I put a little anti-itch cream on it and went to bed. By the next morning, it really didn’t look much different, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus From The Beginning

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

Jesus' redemtive mission is hinted at even in the vey beginning chapters of Genesis. This message explores the Christmas Story in light of prophetic scriptures. It is a real encouraging and eye opening piece.

JESUS FROM THE BEGINNING (part 1) Pastor Eric J. Hanson December 1, 2013. At this time of year, believers in Jesus Christ need to take time to reflect on the wonderful things God has done through the Lord Jesus. First of all, God became a man. This is the very heart of what is called “The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Patiently For The Groom

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2014

What should we do while we wait? How should we wait? What should our lives look like while we wait to be united with Christ? Be the bride. Be prepared. Be a servant. Be persevering.

WAITING PATIENTLY REVELATION 19:6-9 INTRODUCTION… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/29/wedding-traditions_n_3964844.html Everyone is familiar with wedding staples like tossing the bouquet and the first dance, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? The Blackening of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transfer And Transformation Of The Church Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the rapture of the church.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Transfer and Transformation of the church” INTRODUCTION We have not yet addressed the question concerning the role of the church during all the events of the final days. It is true that the church is not specifically referenced after chapter 4. Most all biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance