Sermons on Census:

The Inn, The Incarnation And The Invitation (Based On Luke 2:1-20) Series

Contributed by Timothy Cox on Jan 11, 2014

Preached 24th December 2013 at the Midnight Communion. Debunks Christmas and re-focuses on the incarnation of Jesus, what that meant to the shepherds and means to us.

***The following conventions have been used in this sermon, which may assist delivery: Capitals indicate Bold Text, parts bracketed between forward slashes indicate italics, it may also be helpful to skip who wrote or defined what*** Five minutes into the film /Love Actually/ (1) a little girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

What's In Your Master Suite?

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Dec 21, 2014

A re-imagining of the role of the innkeeper in the nativity story of Christ.

Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough--because there was no room for them at the lodging place. Luke 2:7 Now, that’s our verse and it comprises, so far as I know, everything we know about the lodging arrangements, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas - A Message Of Hope. Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 25, 2014

The hope that came to man on Christmas.

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Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

Simply A Sanctified Saint Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 12, 2021

Series #1, An introductory message to 1 Corinthians.

I. Introduction A. There are many issues of concern or interest to the church today. -Issues of curiosity or issues that can unite or divide a church. -Issues of theology or issues of faith and practice. -Issues such as: -Divorce and remarriage. -Role of women in ministry. -Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Let's Go To Bethlehem

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

There are “Bethlehems” in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, and even Texas. In fact, I located twenty-eight towns named Bethlehem around the globe and in the United States. They have streets named Manger Avenue and Shepherd Street. But Bethlehem hasn’t always been so prominent …

Thank you for being a part of one of three Christmas Eve services tonight. If we could travel anywhere in the world tonight to celebrate Christmas Eve, where would you want to go? Many of us might choose the house we grew up in celebrating many wonderful Christmas family celebrations. Others may ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story Through The Eyes Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 7, 2017

A Candlelight service told mostly through the eyes of Joseph

Christmas Eve Candlelight service Saturday, December 24, 2016 The following narrative is based on scriptures from Matthew 1 and Luke 1 & 2 and from On this Holy Night by Max Lucado. I did this as a first person monologue and my daughter helped me out by playing Mary. Please feel free to use ...read more

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

Denomination: Friends

And In Closing

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 5, 2017

This Sunday, January 8th, 2017, our church will close it's doors. This will be my last sermon to be preached to them

The first time God spoke to me was over twenty years ago. I was traveling down Highway 16 and was almost at Jones’ Exxon when He said, “Look in the book of Acts.” I hadn’t been a Christian very long. Knew very little about the Bible. But I knew that a strong compulsion was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Micah: Judgment And Blessing Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 24, 2017

God takes Israel to court.

A. “Can you HEAR me now?” 1. That’s one of those COMMERCIAL CATCH PHRASES everyone knows. ILLUSTRATION: In 2001 Verizon Wireless hired 50 people to travel the country and test the company’s CELLULAR NETWORK. They each averaged 100,000 miles a year to ensure that the Verizon Network was as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Corinthians

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019

Living Life with a Purpose

Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-6(2016-17) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2017

6 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-VI—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Wash the Dishes Pleeease! A young man called his mother & announced excitedly that he had just met a young lady at church who was of true Christian character & virtue. He was so thrilled, he could hardly contain himself. But he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Against God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

When ever someone tries to stop the Gospel or the church of Jesus Christ, God always wins!

FIGHTING AGAINST GOD Text: Acts 5:33-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I first got interested in music, the first artist that I took a liking to was a man named Jim Croce. He is famous for songs like Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and Time In a Bottle. I was thinking this week of another one of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

God’s faithfulness upon us year after year. Maybe some of you are having a great time this season. Maybe you are going through tough times –Times of uncertainties, challenges, and facing and setbacks in life.

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Scripture: Luke 2:1, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Luke 2:14, Romans 5:1, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Funeral Service For Bessie Payne Bryant

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2025

Bessie was an 87 year old Christian who walked with God most of her life. She was an African American woman born in western Alabama and later migrated to Cleveland, OH.

Funeral Eulogy Bessie Payne Bryant By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: Bessie Payne Bryant was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ as a child. It is amazing how God uses governments and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed