Sermons on Celebration:

The Christmas X-Files- Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas Without The Son Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020

Jesus is hard to find today because He is systematically being "X'd" out of Christmas.

The Christmas X-Files Today we find ourselves looking into a time in the life of Jesus that He is missing. (Luke 2:40 NKJV) And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. (Luke 2:41 NKJV) His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Faith is not just believing that Jesus can save; it's asking Him to do it.

Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute certainty that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Shuts One Door He Opens Another

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2024

God guides the steps of His people, but He needs our participation. We must recognize the doors when God opens them, and not become discouraged when some close. He works for our good!

WHEN GOD SHUTS ONE DOOR HE OPENS ANOTHER Acts 16:6-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Celebrating Mothers 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Boyhood Of Jesus

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 26, 2025

Luke is the only one who records Jesus' childhood. Since the main recipients of the Gospel of Luke were Greeks

Introduction Except for the Gospel of Luke, the other gospels record Jesus from when he became an adult. Of course, the Gospel of Matthew records the circumstances when Jesus was born, Magi from the East who came and worshiped Jesus, and the story of Jesus' escape to Egypt, but it does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2005

This is the clergy talk I do when serving as Weekend Spiritual Director for a Women’s Walk to Emmaus. With slight modification I also use it for a Men’s Emmaus Walk, and it can be adapted into two effective sermons your local Church.

II Corinthians 12:9 Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, testifies: "I’m probably the least likely person to head a mothering organization. I grew up in a broken home. My parents were divorced when I was 5. My older sister, younger brother, and I were raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Methodist

Comfort Vs Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have to organize our lives so that we're spiritually flexible so that God can use us.

Well, today we come to the end of Nehemiah’s experience in Jerusalem. We're going to look at chapters 11 and 12 today. There is a chapter 13. That's like the appendix. We're going to look at that next week. But after today's experience, Nehemiah is now going to move back to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Delivered To Deliver

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Jun 12, 2001

Our life experiences are to be used to help encourage others.

1 Peter 2:9-10 Text: Delivered to Deliver This past Friday, the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. There were parades and parties. People dressed in green or pinched those who didn’t. Many made a meal out of corn beef and cabbage. (I think I would rather have broccoli) But is St. Patrick’s Day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001

Traditional reaffirmation of wedding vows for 50th Wedding Anniversary in a Southern Baptist Church

Wedding.059 Thomas & Claudie Cooke, reaffirm 50th From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC PRELUDE: Organist THOMAS & CLAUDIE WALK DOWN ISLE TOGETHER. I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE REAFFIRMING OF THE WEDDING VOWS OF THOMAS AND CLAUDIE COOKE. THIS IS A JOYFUL TIME IN WHICH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Mar 30, 2002

A wedding service to encourage 3 healthy habits in a marriage. Written for an unsaved couple, encouraging the hope and enclusion of Christ in their lives

SERMON ---- 3 Habits of an Effective marriage!! A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Miracle Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is a bible study written as a series on the books of Luke.

The Miracle of Life Luke 7.11-17 Midweek Bible Study September 17, 1997 Main Text: Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out - the only son of his mother, and she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The True Gift Of Christmas Is Jesus!

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 19, 2001

Get the best gift of the season

The True Gift of Christmas is Jesus! Matthew 1:18-25 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man Jesus? Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003

This is the first of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at the world’s perceptionof Jesus.

Intro.: In the summer of 1997 I was introduced to eight pictures of Jesus Christ. 1. It was part of the journey that brought me here – I was spending the biggest part of my summer serving as a chaplain at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute – a state mental hospital. 2. Mornings were spent on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

"No Star Tonight"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

"No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

"Israel's Teacher"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

The spiritual birth message needs to be directed toward the Church and not just those who know their lost.

Introduction 1. Nicodemus ... a man of the Pharisees. A member of the Jewish ruling counsel. 2. The Pharisees ... Known as religious purists A party which grew from the 2nd century ‘Hasidim’ (God’s loyal ones). Their supreme delight was the keeping of the law (Including the oral ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Father's Love

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite