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The Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2022

God gave the whole world an unspeakable Gift: the gift of His Son. God's gift comes from unspeakable LOVE, involves unspeakable SACRIFICE, and has unspeakable EFFECTS on our lives. Let's share this Gift with those who don't know Him yet!

THE UNSPEAKABLE GIFT 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS JOKES 1. I heard about a dad recently who suggested that his family get him a gift that everyone could get something out of. So they did ­ they bought him a new wallet! 2. It’s not easy to know what to buy your spouse, is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's A Wonderful Life Because It's A Wonderful Christmas

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Dec 22, 2022

What would it be like if like in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, Satan had been able to stop the birth of Jesus or end His life before adulthood?

It’s a Wonderful Life Because It’s a Wonderful Christmas! In 1946, the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life came out and quickly became an American Christmas film classic. The movie was based on a short story by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1843, called The Greatest Gift. In the movie, George Bailey (played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Da Vinci Code: Who Is Jesus, Really? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2006

The goal of this message is to show how The DVC concept of Jesus is wrong. Our Jesus is God!

Who Is Jesus, Really? Breaking The Da Vinci Code -1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

Approach God with a confident expectation. God wants to bless you - so let’s ask - and expect a blessing!

Expect a Blessing “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘"Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiness Of God

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jul 5, 2001

An exploration of the Holiness of God in light of the Lord’s Supper.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Plagues

Contributed by James May on May 4, 2003

God sent plagues against Egypt to judge their idol gods and to set his people free. Will God send plagues against our idols as well?

BEWARE OF THE PLAGUES Exodus 7-11 I am sure that most of you have read the story of the Exodus. Israel had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years, driven and abused by the power of Pharaoh to build cities that would be a monument to Egyptian power and gods for many centuries. Some of those ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 4 - Unequally Yoked Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 29, 2005

In this sermon e will examine what the scriptures say about being unequally yoked, marriage, divorce and what to do if your spouce is unsaved.

The Home as God Intended Part 4 – Unequally Yoked Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER Part 4 of our series on the home as God intended, we will examine unequally yoked marriage. We know from the scriptures what Gods plan for man ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:3-4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Four: Mary Magdalene's Big Role)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 5, 2006

This message looks at Mary Magdalene’s biggest scene in the Bible - not as Jesus’ wife, but as the first person to meet the risen Savior.

The Da Vinci Code’s Claim: “Mary Magdalene’s most important role was being married to Jesus.” - As we noted last week, Dan Brown claims in his book that Mary Magdalene is of monumental importance because she was married to Jesus. (We also noted that Brown claims that she had a child with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

It Doesn't Hurt To Be Nice To People

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It is never not the time to treat people with kindness.

It doesn’t hurt to be nice to people January 29, 2005 Cornwall/Montreal In “The Edge of Adventure”, Bruce Larson writes: “Hurrying home after work, I entered New York’s Port Authority bus terminal, briefcase in one hand, newspaper in the other. The usual crowd was lined up behind the escalators ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three P's

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

Sermon: The Three P’s (Presence, Promises, & Power OF GOD) Jennifer Mears 6/21/2006 Before Christ was crucified –man had to offer a blood sacrifice (animal) To enter God’s Presence To Inherit His Promises To Experience The Power of God The holy temple in those days BEFORE CHRIST death ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Vision And Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 11, 2005

The vision and prayer of Jabez provides inspiration for the local congregation

When we lived in Japan, we often rode the trains. Just outside the train window we could see houses very close to the tracks as we whizzed past. Then as we slowed for a stop we were able to see, for a moment, people going about their daily activities: kids playing, housewives hanging up wash, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Brethren

Emmanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003

8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'after Christmas' Gifts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005

The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet...isaiah Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 23, 2007

This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.

PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite