Sermons on Bright And Morning Star:

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Any Room Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 1, 2019

There was no room to be found for Mary and Joseph to stay in Bethlehem? Seriously? You'd think someone would have taken pity on a VERY pregnant woman that day, but no one did. Why not?

Several years ago, a church held a Christmas pageant with a group of 4 year-olds. Everything went along pretty well until Mary and Joseph “arrived” at the inn. The 4 year-old Joseph asked: “Do you have any room for us?”. “No,” replied the innkeeper, “the inn is full.” “But it’s so cold outside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Christ

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

An outline of scriptures concerning the power of Christ.

The Power Of Christ Saving Power... Isa 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Pardoning Power... Mat 9:6 But that ye may know that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and 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, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Time For War: A Biblical Perspective On War Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on May 28, 2007

Examing war from a Biblical perspective, providing answers and encouragement during our nation’s involvement in the War on Terror.

Today we are beginning a new sermon series I’ve entitled “The Middle East Crisis.” I know that is a rather broad topic, but I chose that title because I wasn’t exactly sure what topics God wanted me to cover underneath this broad banner. So, I believe we will be covering a wide variety of these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say He Is?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 3, 2003

I share just a few thoughts of who Jesus is. Our text describes Him as King, Lord, and Prophet. He is that and more.

Our text,in verse ten asks the question, "Who Is this?" Verse eleven answers the questions this way, "This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Matthew 16, Jesus asked the disciples "Who say ye that I am?" the disciples answered saying, "Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some Elias; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10, Matthew 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs In The Sky Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Signs in the Sky Matthew 24:29-31 Past four weeks we have been looking from this passage at a sermon series titled the “second coming” We have looked at Why Christ Must Return, The doctrine of the soon return of Christ, Birth Pangs, and the great tribulation Today I want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31

Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Fifth And Sixth Trumpets Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2023

A day is coming where mankind will answer for all of the evils we have done. Yes, Satan will be judged and receive what is his … but so will mankind! Our deception today is thinking that God will not hold us accountable. This is what the 5th and 6th trumpets reveal for us.

Alpha and Omega, Part 33, Revelation Part 10 The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets Revelation 9:1-21 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we unpacked the announcement of the first four trumpets -- These bring about what is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Danger Of Disappearing Doctrine - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 15, 2001

How to return to Orthodoxy

MAN CAME TO A RESTRAUNT TO SELL FROG LEGS:. The Restraunt owner like the idea of putting frog legs on the menu so he agreed. "Where can you get so many?’ "The pond behind my house is overflowing with them. Their croaking is driving me up the wall. The owner agreed to take as many as the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

God's Final Warning!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 10, 2001

The Bible is filled with warnings, and the last chapter is God’s final appeal for people to turn to Christ.

A preacher at a certain church asked the congregation this question: “How many here today want to go to Heaven?” Instantly, every hand in the house went up, except for one elderly man. “Dear Sir,” said the preacher, “don’t you want to go to Heaven?” “Oh, yes,” replied the man. “I thought you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Final Journey Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004

God has a final destination in mind for us and we need not fear the storms of life that will come along the way.

Your Final Journey Home by Pastor Jim May Scripture resources – Acts 27:13 – 44 God had given Paul a definite vision. That vision was to preach the gospel at Rome. But before Paul would be given that opportunity to preach to Caesar, he would have to face a time of trials and testing that would ...read more

Scripture: John 27:13-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe In Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2006

Ready or Not....He is coming and we should be ready for His appearing. Here is how.

There are many weird things you can hear about the return of Christ and the end of time. This morning I would like to share my beliefs up front, and then cut right to the chase of exposition of what Jesus said about His second coming, the "Parousia". Your pastor is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, The Branch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ