Sermons on Blaze:

Peace At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2025

The Heart of Christmas: Peace proclaims that true, lasting peace is not found in circumstances but is announced at the manger, accomplished at the cross, and displayed through God’s reconciled people who live as peacemakers in a broken world through faith in Jesus Christ.

Christmas—with all its tinsel, decorations, presents, food, and gatherings with family and friends—is truly a remarkable time of year. For a moment, it almost feels as though we are being invited to step outside the weight of our daily realities and taste the love and joy we long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Night, Violent Night

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2025

The murder of the Innocents shows us how the Lord works his plan in his own way. Christmas brings evil on its heels that the LORD deals with.

12.28.25 Matthew 2:13–18 13 After the Wise Men were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream. He said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Herod will search for the child in order to kill him.” 14 Joseph got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

Stop fretting over the prosperity of the wicked and look forward to what the Lord has in store for those who are called his children.

Psalm 37:1,2 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they soon shall be cut down like the grass, and wither as the herb. The word fret refers to the point just after a fire has been ignited when the flame is the hottest. Think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. Introduction 1. There is a biblical doctrine of r __ __ __ __ __ __. It holds that, since God is absolutely and perfectly just, He must punish evil and reward what is good. a. Proverbs 24:11-12 [ NIV ] Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering towards slaughter. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Jesus, The Perfect Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 17, 2002

By becoming a man: 1. Jesus identified with humanity. 2. Jesus dignified humanity. 3. Jesus delivered humanity.

We have a lot of ideas of what the perfect man should be. If you buy a copy of Alpha Male you will see that some people think it is the man who obtains the perfect body by spending countless hours in the gym getting ripped. In the corporate world the perfect man might be someone like Robert ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Make Your Paths Straight

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The Bible teaches that prayer affects God & that prayer can affect circumstances.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of scripture that you have probably heard many times, but I’m afraid we have generally failed to focus on what it is saying. Listen as I read Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Exodus 32:9-10, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 18:7-8, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses Or Obedience?

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 21, 2001

God searches for those whose heart is right to do His work. When we are asked to get involved or to commit to something, be obedient.

"Excuses or Obedience?" "Prayer Life of Moses" series part 3 of 5 Text: Ex. 4:1-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - March 18, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1. "Called to Holy Ground!" (Ex. 3:1-10) 2. "Trusting God!" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Entering The Joy: A Five Talent Man

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 7, 2002

Funeral service for Robert Cecil White, poet, jazz musician, self-professed prodigal.

It’s hard to believe that it was only a few months ago when onto the scene, here at this church, there burst like a blaze of light a small intense man, dressed in a loose-flowing shirt, speaking up frequently. People took to him immediately; he was so open and so outgoing, and we at Takoma ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Continuing in the area of resting in the Lord

RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 2 Introduction: Last week we picked up this Psalm and saw the promises of Our Great God. When I reflect on the promises of God, my heart has this song in its heart. "How Great Thou Art" Our God is great. He is great because He is not with our hands. He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Baptist

But I Just Can't Win Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002

God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Like The Parents

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Seeing ourselves in Jesus’ parents, and responding in worship

Worship Like the Parents December 22/23, 2001 – Steve Simala Grant Intro: From Yancey (The Jesus I Never Knew, p. 43-44), quoting JB Phillips: A senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendors of the universe. They view whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Strength

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2002

The renewing of our strength requires that we wait upon the Lord even in the midst of great trials. Our faith and trust must be tested to gain strength.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experiencing Boldness In Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 14, 2002

How do we enter the presence of God in boldness? The Hebrew writer discusses three ways of doing so.

EXPERIENCING BOLDNESS IN WORSHIP Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION I have been in a variety of worship settings over the year – very often the leaders would tell you that is “the” way to worship. I have attended charismatic services where everyone is instructed to stand and raise their hands and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alpine Skiing: Some Things We Need To Do For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The second in the series on the Winter Games, looks at the areas in our Christian life that we are personally responsible for

Everything has been done, you’ve dreamed, you’ve sacrificed, you’ve trained. And now as you stand looking down at the slope below you, you realize that everything now depends on you. As you prepared for this day you had your coach, your trainer and your family supporting you and encouraging you. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan