Sermons on Birth Of Jesus:

Pulling Against God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 27, 2007

Discusses how we actually pull against God to attempt to go our own way ot to get God to follow us.

Pulling Against God Scriptures: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5 Introduction When Elijah (Eli) was small, I would put him on a leash and take him out for walks (he’s the family’s lab). He hated going for walks and he hated the leash even more. We would start down the path and Eli ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Risky For God Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

We all need someone who can speak truth into our lives, whatever the cost. We also need to be that someone for another friend. Such relationships, based on hearts united in Christ, form bonds that allow us to risk great things for God.

Introduction I don’t know about you, but it’s easy for me to forget that the letters in the New Testament were first written as real letters. They deal with real life and real people—but I can forget that. I mean I don’t write letters that sound anything like Paul’s letter to the church in Rome! My ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"We Are Different" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007

Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Marriage That Goes The Distance

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 5, 2007

This message includes ten characteristics of marriages that last. We concluded the service by honoring several couples who had been married for 50 years or more. It was a great way to communicate God’s standard for marriage of one man and one woman for

Pastor’s Note: Just before this message, we had the ladies on the praise team sing their own rendition of “Stand by Your Man”. Stand by your man. That might sound a little chauvinistic in today’s culture, but I have to tell you, when a man treats his wife the way the Bible says she should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Hypnosis

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2006

There is a battle today for your MIND. There are tens-of-thousands if not millions of things that influence everything about you. They can be so powerful that the control they have is like hypnosis.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 (The Message) Text: 5We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ. 2Don‘t become so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Year For Victory Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

Part two in this series builds upon the revelation of Christ as Lord of Hosts, or God of Armies. It explores the need for Christians to go on the offensive in spiritual warfare.

(Major inspiration for this sermon derived from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight") There is a question that is asked in the church. It is an important question. A vital question. One that should be asked of those we come in contact with, and those who find themselves within our church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Challenge Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 21, 2005

One of the major landmines to seeing your vision fulfilled is handling criticism. This sermon explores the types of criticism Nehemiah faced, and a few keys to moving forward in the face of criticism.

We have been working together on bringing into focus the vision that God has for your life, and for our church. For Nehemiah, it was represented by a wall to be built around the city of Jerusalem. Hopefully, through our first month of exploration you have been able to start to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

#6 - Respecting Life Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

Are you a murderer? I doubt there are many serial killers here today... but Satan will try many sneaky ways to get us to break God’s commands. Here’s how to beat him! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. "You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 Traditionally, we’ve thought of this commandment as “Thou shalt not kill.” That was the older ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Holiness

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 6, 2002

Learning self control is about how your mind learns to rule your body, your passions, your hungers and your appetites.

SE110302 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1 Self-Control INTRO: Who said the following?: "With all the power that a President has, the most important thing to bear in mind is this: You must not give power to a man unless, above everything else, he has character. Character is the most important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiday Attitudes

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2002

The parable of the good Samaritan reveals different holiday attitudes.

INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Wise Plans For The Future

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 10, 2003

A very "application-oriented" message about how to make plans in view of God’s sovereignty.

Making Wise Plans for the Future Proverbs 16:9 November 2, 2003 Introduction We have looked at how to live life in view of God’s control, or sovereignty as the theologians call it. We looked last week at developing a biblical mindset, and next week we look at how to live a life of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 11, 2003

We must have courage to confront fear.

FEAR FACTOR Nehemiah 4:1-23 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO CONFRONT FEAR. ?: How do we confront fear? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 4:1-23, five principles to live by that will help us successfully confront fear. The _____ principle we live by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Which Terminates In The Second Death. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 30, 2004

This Sermon is #20 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XX. The Fear which terminates in the Second Death. Revelation xxi.8. "The fearful--shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational