Sermons on Carol Rivest:

Unwrapping Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's birth story and its implications for sharing God's love and fostering a spirit of giving.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of His love, to bask in the warmth of His grace, and to find solace in the comfort of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a divine revelation, an unveiling of truths that have the ...read more

Topics: Gifts, Christmas

Jesus Is The Reason We Celebrate This Season! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of Christ as Heaven's gift to humanity and how we can honor Him through love, healing, salvation, and forgiveness.

Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of fellowship, the strength of community, and the nourishment of God's Word. Today, we're going to spend some time with a passage that is very dear to my heart, and I hope, by the end of our time together, it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Keeping Christ, Christmas

What New Life Are We Birthing? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon invites reflection on the transformative power of Christ's birth and encourages openness to the Spirit's guidance during the Christmas season.

Good morning, beloved. I am so thankful to see each of you here, gathered in our Father's house. The warmth of our fellowship, the shared smiles and laughter, the collective sighs and tears; these are the threads that weave us together, forming a tapestry of faith, hope, and love. We are family, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Topics: Deliver, Child

No Fault Of Mine

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus stood on humanity’s fault line, bore our blame, and made us faultless in grace—secure on the unshakable ground of mercy

> “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (ESV) --- Introduction – The Medal, the Fault Line, and the Mirror A church once gave their pastor a medal that read “Most Humble Pastor.” They took it back the next Sabbath—he wore it to church. That little story ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 40:2, Hebrews 12:28, Isaiah 53:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Conversation With God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 14, 2023

Moses had a special relationship with the Lord. Do we seek this?

A Conversation with God Exodus 33:12-23 Moses was an extraordinary person who lived in extraordinary times. The nation of Israel was in great danger. Unlike the situation that Modern Israel faces today, it was not the invasion of its territory by its neighbors. It was under threat by Yahweh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Celebrate With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 4, 2023

Based on Malachi 5:2 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE PROPHETS” Micah 5:2 FBCF – 12/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A lot of people have a lot of reasons to celebrate these days: - Just celebrated T’giving - TCA Rebels won state football championship for 6th time. - OM fans celebrating their Egg Bowl victory. - Tate Reeves supporters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Man With No Room Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004

Today we move to an unnamed mystery man. We established that the first verses in Matthew’s gospel are perhaps the most neglected in the New Testament; and this morning we’re going to look at one of the most widely known sections of Scripture.

Three years ago I began a message with a Christmas Quiz. I recently came across some additional questions to test our knowledge of the Nativity. 1. Jesus was born in what town? a. Jerusalem b. Nazareth c. Bethlehem d. Milwaukee 2. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? a. It was too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Diversity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2010

What I do affects you!

Dealing With Diversity Romans 14:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/10 I had a really rough week, especially at the beginning. Untold numbers of people were very mean to me. Whether it was on the phone, via email, through Facebook, or in person, I felt attacked on every side. The persecution was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Favor With God

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

NEED TO REWORK – not the best

It is not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I mean just listen to this new version of “The Night before Christmas.” Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck. How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to Elves, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Light Amidst Darkness

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Graves And Second Chances Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 27, 2020

Jesus can to show the way to the Father and He changed our future on the cross. Honor Christmas in our hearts. Try to keep it all year. Let the Spirt of God abide in our hearts and strive to do its work within you.

When we think of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” we automatically think of the three ghosts. What were their names, again? [Pause.] Actually, there were four ghosts, not three. The first ghost to appear was the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner, Jacob Marley. Weighed down by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:16-17, Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Perfect Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 26, 2024

If you’re looking for the perfect pastor, look to Jesus your beautiful Savior, your intercessor, your counselor, your protector, your Savior from sin, and your purifier.

On June 16, 1875, the Milwaukee Sentinel published this want ad for a new pastor: Wanted—A rector for St. James' Church. He must possess all Christian graces and a few worldly ones; must have such tact and disposition as will enable him to side with all parties in the parish an all points, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Deuteronomy 17:8-13, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 7:23-25, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 9:23-26, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 9:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Honoring & Being Honorable! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#5 in 10 Commandment Series

#5 “HONORING & BEING HONORABLE!” TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: The 5th commandment started off the second stone tablet. The first tablet began with our relationship to our heavenly father, the second tablet begins with our relationship to our earthly father and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ