Sermons on Birthday Present:

First Christmas Risk-Takers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011

Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Real Meaning Of Christmas - Unwrapping Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate meals, but somehow forget whose birthday it really is? What does Christmas mean to you?

What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Date: 6 December 2009 Purpose: Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Other

Two Cripples

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2010

Two cripples but only one is healed...

Trinity 12 KB 22-08-10. Luke 13:10-17: Sabbath Prejudices. Story: An organist was practicing one day in a great church in Europe. As he was playing, a man came up to the organ and asked if he could play. The organist looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

The "Now’s” Of The Bible

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

The little word "now" is a very interesting word. The word means, "at the present moment of time; or without any further delay." The Holy Spirit moved the writers and translators of the Bible to use that little word quite often throughout the Bible.

Intro: The little word "now" is a very interesting word. The word means, "at the present moment of time; or without any further delay." The Holy Spirit moved the writers and translators of the Bible to use that little word quite often throughout the Bible. The word “now” is used exactly 1355 times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13, Ephesians 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

Fill It To The Rim Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Being with Jesus seems to change people. Incarnation is an important to God's plan

Fill it to the rim The direction of our sermon time in this New Year is being guided by a mnemonic device…a simple memory aid, a word that I hope that we can all use to help us to listen for God as individuals and as a church. The word is based on the idea that the prophets of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Future Glory

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 24, 2008

God’s word gives encouragement by assuring us that God is still in control.

Future Glory Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend that the devil was having a yard sale. People were buying articles such as lying, cheating. etc. An article was on the end of the table that had a sign not for sale. What is this item that is not for sale, people ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Significance Of Our History And Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 18, 2009

Knowing what you inherited from your family roots and having a vision of your future will help you succeed in your present life!

How far can you go back with your family roots? How many of you can name 2 grandparents?? How many of you can name 4 grandparents?? How many of you can name a great grandparent?? Many of us know our ethnic backgrounds, but isn’t it interesting that most of us have not much interest beyond our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Please Open Before Christmas

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 21, 2009

God has given you a Christmas Present that he wants you to open BEFORE Christmas! Don’t wait!

PLEASE Open Before Christmas John 3:16 What do you want for Christmas? Just ask any member of my family. I am the hardest person in the world when it comes to Christmas presents. No, I am not a “Bah-hum-bugger”, nor am I unappreciative of what anyone gives me. I just rarely have anything that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Doorway

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 9, 2012

Our past; our present; our future. Our past doesn’t have to count. The only thing that really counts is where we are today, because where we are today determines where we will be tomorrow.

There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3

Denomination: *other

Psalm 46:1 God Is Our Refuge And Strength, A Very Present Help In Trouble

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 2, 2017

VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLEUJAH I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (GOD IS)

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE 46# OF PSALMS IS A SONG OF HOLY COMFORT THAT IT GIVES ASSURANCE OF DIVINE HELP WHEN IT IS NEEDED THE MOST IT`S A PSALM THAT COMFORTS TROUBLED HEARTS AND GIVES US ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP PRESSING ON WHEN WE FIND OURSELVES IN THE MIDIST OF TROUBLE AND YOU DO KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Christmas: God With Us Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2017

What does that mean, that God is with us? God is faithful, God is powerful, God is love, God is present.

December 17 God with us Matthew 1:18-25 What does that mean, that God is with us? 1. God is faithful Isaiah 41:10 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Isaiah 26:3 2. God is powerful 3. God is love “Let Him into the mire and muck of our world. For only if we let Him in can He pull us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Key Verse To The Entire Book Is Verse 19- There Are 3 Divisions Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 3, 2018

Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, past--- and the things which are, present--- and the things which shall be hereafter; future

#3 - 1:1-7 New Revised Revelation Study Let us begin today by pointing out that the key verse to the entire book is verse 19. In this verse there are 3 divisions of this book. ~ past--present-- future Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, past--- and the things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Be In The Now

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018

It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16, 1 Peter 4:1-3, Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 15, 2018

Israel was growing in Egypt but God allowed an evil king to rule!

Most of you know that our messages here at All Nations Bible Church are usually not topical but by exegetical and expositional of a Bible passage; learning biblical principles in context. Occasionally we will do a topical message during special occasions like the last 2 weeks. I hope you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Gospel Preaching Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

New Testament is not an independent book. The gospel is nothing but the good news about birth, miracles, teachings, preaching of Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, it includes death and resurrection of Christ. It is the FULL GOSPEL.

Acts 2:14-36 First Gospel Preaching of the Church 2: 14-15, 22-24, 29-33 Presentation of Gospel by Peter 2: 16-21 Prophecy of Joel concerning Holy Spirit 2: 25-28, 34-35 Prophecy of David concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist