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Christmas Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

As people of faith we are called as the angels called the shepherds that first Christmas night. We are called to go in search of the Christ. But hand in hand with that, we are called to serve in the name of Christ. When we do that we serve the Christ,

If you ever sit down and talk with our youngest son about the subject of Christmas gifts, I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to hear all about his little adventure one Christmas a few years ago. He would also probably tell you how mean his parents were. He may not have liked it, I know he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

To Know Christ, Can Be Fearful

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 2, 2008

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series A.

Transfiguration of our Lord February 3, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you revealed your glory, and the glory of your Son through his transfiguration. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Surprised By The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2010

1) Surprise in Watching (Luke 2:8), 2) Surprise in Wonder (Luke 2:9-14), 3) Surprise in Worship (Luke 2:15-16), 4) Surprise in Witness (Luke 2:17-20)

When the year ends we tend of have a summary of the past year’s events. They usually include the year’s disasters, market crashes and deaths. Births, tend not to get much mention. The greatest birth in Human history did not get much immediate attention either except for a few shepherds on the Job. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Other

Desperate Times Make Us Desperate For Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are only two kinds of people in the world – those who believe in miracles and those who don’t. If you doubt God, then you will doubt the miraculous. But if you believe in God, then you will believe in the miraculous.

As the summer heat finally relents here in North Texas, we are looking at the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. There is a lot to like about Elisha during the super challenging times he lived. Elisha was a godly man in a time when so many people just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Give For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Mays on Dec 27, 2010

Most people ask "What Did You Get For Christmas?" Using the wisemen as an example we look at this things they gave; 1) Their Time, 2) Their Treasure, 3) Their Testimony.

WHAT DID YOU GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS? by Rev. Rick Mays Pastor, Trinity Temple Assembly of God Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Matthew 2:1-12 In today's society, it would be hard to imagine Christmas without presents. Children around the world woke up yesterday morning with excitement as they came into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Why And How To Arise And Shine

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Mar 17, 2011

As explained in this sermon, the first two words of Isaiah 6O:1, ARISE, SHINE constitute God's divine plan and command meant to tranform lives for better, and how to actualize this transformation by connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world and

THE WHY AND HOW TO ARISE AND SHINE Text: Isaiah 60: 1- 7 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa "1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember The Past Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2023

Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past is key to navigating difficult seasons. Seeing God’s faithfulness in the past, in our lives, and in the lives of others encourages us that we can trust him in the present and the future.

INTRODUCTION • How many of us here today believe God is in control? • Can I get an amen? • It is easy to trust that God is in control when things are going well, firing on all cylinders and going the way we wanted and planned. • Praise the Lord when the stars align, and that happens. • What about ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of The Wise People

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2010

This sermon challenges us to bring our gifts to the King of Kings.

Epiphany 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise people. Today’s Gospel reading is where the story of the wise men coming to worship at the feet of Jesus is told. It is during this time of year, immediately following Christmas, that we commemorate this event; and this week is widely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Vbs 2014: Blast Off On A Mission Of God's Love

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

This short two-point topical sermon was written as a follow-up to Group's Blast Off! VBS curriculum. Building on the outer-space theme, this message urges listeners to receive God's love and redistribute God's love.

VBS 2014: Blast Off on a Mission of God’s Love Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/3/2014 As you can see we had a blast at VBS this weekend. I’ll bet as you were getting ready for church this morning, you didn’t expect to be taking trip to the space station. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Psalms 8 - A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 14, 2020

A study of Psalm 8 will help to see what an “indescribable, unspeakable gift” God’s Son, Jesus really is!

Intro: Gift giving is a big part of the Christmas celebration. Retailers are literally banking on it! The 5 week period between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas is the season where approximately 25% of their annual sales takes place! The Christian tradition of gift giving at Christmas has its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Experiencing God's Grandeur Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Nov 5, 2009

We can experience the grandeur of God through God’s revelation of himself.God is revealed in creation and in His Word. Is he revealed in you?

EXPERIENCING GOD’S GRANDEUR Psalm 19 INTRODUCTION A. Psalm 19 has been recognized for many years as great poetry. 1. James Montgomery Boice, long-time pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, tells of his experience with this Psalm: When I first began to preach through the psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barren Branches

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010

The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

“In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Power, Prestige, Or Prayer

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014

“If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players.

Power, Prestige or Prayer INTRO “If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players: First, there was the political king and ruler (Herod); the one who was perplexed that this new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Simplified

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God’s Word tells us in Genesis about creation. We will see that the things taught in Genesis 1 are upheld throughout the rest of Scripture. Both the Old and New Testament writings affirm the Genesis account of creation.

Genesis Chapter 1 What does Genesis mean? Genesis means beginning or origin. Consider what information we would be missing if we didn’t have the book of Genesis: The history of the beginning would be missing. –how the earth was formed –how life began –how sin entered the world –how God made a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:6, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:11, Psalm 19:1-3, Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 95:5, Psalm 136:3-9, Isaiah 43:7, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 45:18, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Romans 1:20, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 3:5, Psalm 148:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist