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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

A sermon outline written to demonstrate the importantce of Christmas. This outline was used for a mixed group of deployed military personnel for a Christmas Day service.

Introduction God is a just God. Justice requires punishment for crime A few days spent making creation… a few thousand years working to restore the relationship between Him and mankind. 1. God always had a plan. From the very beginning He chose to send us a savior: (Genesis 3:15) I will ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Picture Of An Intimate Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.

TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 10, 2006

Today, Christmas is still about what it was the night Jesus was born - it is the good news of a Savior born to save us from our sins.

The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:10-11 Introduction: Christmas is about the gospel. We are going to explain today how the entire message of Christmas was and still is about Jesus and salvation in His name. I.The Completed Gospel “which shall be to all people.” The coming of Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Help Someone Give Birth

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2009

In this season we must be willing to help someone else’s vision come to pass.

Help Someone Else Give Birth Genesis 35: 16-17 16 Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. 17 Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leprosy

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 11, 2011

Put God in control put out sin

LEPROSY scripture; lev.13:43-46 WHAT IS LEPROSY? a progressive infectious disease caused by a bacteria that attacks the skin, flesh, nerves, etc.; it is characterized by nodules, ulcers, white scaly scabs,if not treated will cause the wasting of muscles, deformities,mutilation, and the eventual ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed For Mission Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 25, 2010

Jesus going from Humanity - Revealed in Diety Transformed back to Humanity.

6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 Now as they came down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Possessing Your Possession:the Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 23, 2012

A concise look at one of the keys that could take you straight into your inheritance in Christ.

As we mark the ressurection of Christ we must not fail to recongnise what he came to do. He did not come to save you from your sin alone, he came to take you into your inheritance. When man sinned he lost Eden, when man got saved he is entitled to go back to his Edenic privileges. 1. Good health ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s 3 Ways To Be Receive Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 5, 2019

GOD’S 3 WAYS TO BE RECEIVE BLESSINGS! If we follow these 3 steps not only does it open the door to blessings but you will certainly grow spiritually.

GOD’S 3 WAYS TO BE RECEIVE BLESSINGS! If we follow these 3 steps not only does it open the door to blessings but you will certainly grow spiritually. Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Romans 10:17, James 1:23, Psalm 119:11

The Gender Dilemna

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 29, 2019

Man seems to have trouble understanding what God has made so very clear. There are only two true sexual identities. All the rest are mans' intent to become his own god.

Gender Dilemna Sex is the biological identification and classification Gender is the perceived social acceptance of individual characteristics of a person Romans 1:21-28 God does not play games with respect to our sexuality. In 2018, Facebook claims to have identified 58 genders. Here are 7 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There More To It? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 5, 2019

As we resist this life's useless pressures and their effects one by one; we start seeing that eternal bliss isn't just meant for an afterlife. But it's also for here and now.

How many times have we said; "If only I had seen that coming!" or "I'm never doing this again!" And more often than not; we go back and step into the same muddy situation. Is it because we haven't quite gotten the lesson or could it be because we want to approach it with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Philippians 4:6-7

Unity In An Unpredictable World Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 27, 2019

Life is unpredictable and full of pressures.

Philippians 1 Unity in an Unpredictable World September 1, 2015 Philippians 1:27-28a NIV Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28, Psalm 55:21, John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Highest Kind Of Love

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 5, 2019

One day Jesus was eating with his disciples, and he asked this question to Peter, he said; “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”

Peter responded and said; “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you” (John 21:15). The word love which Jesus included in his question is translated from the Greek Word Agape and it means self giving love, the love which one sacrifices himself in place of another. This love means that you put ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, John 3:16, Hebrews 2:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019

Loving one another.

As I Have Loved You John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Letter from Sermon Central) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so! NO one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. Please say you’ll take ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fighting For Life Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

This is not a playground but a battleground.

Fighting For Life Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is not a playground but a battleground. We need to understand some things. I. We Have An Enemy (10-12) A. His Name “The devil”. His name means slanderer or accuser. His diabolical name reveals his character. B. His Nature He is shrewd, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Two

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016

Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others.

The Big Two August 7, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: Sometimes, when someone is giving a very long and confusing explanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist