Sermons on Christ Was Born:

Hidden Blessing Behind Our Act Of Faith

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 1, 2020

God blesses those who put their faith to action. At various steps in our life's journey, the Lord brings situations where he tests our faith. If we exercise our faith, the blessing follows; if we do not, we will lose it.”

A great famine swept over all the land. This famine was prophesied by Elijah. This drought was the result of the judgment of the nation’s rampant idolatry, led by the royal couple Ahab and Jezebel. 1 Kings 17:1 - And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Luke 4:25-26

Wrecking Ball (Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Sometimes what we learn is like a “Wrecking ball” that crashes against walls in much the same way that our new insights made the old ones obsolete. ... The Beatitudes can be like a wrecking ball as to how they can help us to grow where we thought we had arrived.

WRECKING BALL Text: Matthew 5: 1 -12 Back in the 1800’s, the cleanliness factor involved in surgeries within the practice of medicine was far different than what is practiced today. Multitudes of people were dying shortly after their surgeries. There was one doctor who figured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 28, 2016

The Apostle Peter learns that God plays no favorites, that everyone matters to God! The Easter message is good news, that all our sins can be forgiven, that we can have hope of a new tomorrow. (Can be modified for other than Easter.)

Acts 10:34-43 The Greatest Gift When my wife and I started a family, we formed our own family traditions, including for Easter. When the kids awoke on Easter Sunday morning, each child would find a colorful basket just for him or her, a basket full of Easter candy, small toys, and that wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things Concerning Praise 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Find out what praise can do in the life of a believer.

7 Things Concerning Praise – 2 Last Sunday morning I spoke on “Praise Changes the Atmosphere.” Then Sunday night I started a message called, “7 Things Concerning Praise” and we were able to get through three of the benefits that praise gives us. I. PRAISE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Apr 6, 2016

the difference between politician's empty promises and God's empty promises.

The Empty Promises of Easter Luke 24:1-12 We are in the midst of another political season. A season filled with all kinds of promises to all kinds of groups. Promises to reform this, fix that, build a wall , give you free college and healthcare, and support this value system or that value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Marvelous Faith

Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus marveled at the faith of the centurion. In the passage we see 4 characteristics of a marvelous faith.

Introduction • Last week we looked at the compassion a Christian ought to have. • Jesus showed it to us in the life of a Samaritan. • Today, in looking at a faith that caused Jesus to marvel, it is not in a Jewish preacher, or teacher. It is not in one of his disciples. It is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2016

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 8, 2016

For a mother to see her child come to the saving knowledge of the Lord has to be a special treasure just as Mary treasured the truth of who Jesus was.

Mother’s Day 2016 Luke 2:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called “Are you My Mother”? Some of you may own a copy of this charming little book by Philip Dey Eastman. Source: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Ought To Be Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 11, 2023

Jesus taught us how to pray for the church when He spoke of the seven churches of Revelation.

INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, we introduced a new series called “This One Thing”. The idea is that when someone says remember this one thing or they say do this one thing, the idea is what they are telling us is of upmost importance, and it will require our action. Jesus used that phrase “this one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Word From The Lord? Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

Does the Bible really have the answer to everything we are facing today?

Zedekiah was the last king of Judah. These were dark days for God’s people. The Northern Kingdom of Israel had already gone into captivity, and Judah was on the precipice of the same fate. King Nebuchadnezzar had made Zedekiah king of Judah in the place of Coniah, Zedekiah’s uncle, who had only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Vision Will Do.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 23, 2023

God pleads with Habakkuk, “Whatever you do refuse to leave the vision.” Habakkuk 2:4MSG “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.”

What Vision Will Do. Habakkuk 2:1-4NKJV Very Important introduction: Habakkuk the prophet, that’s pretty much the introduction of this great book. Habakkuk begins with complaints to the Lord. Habakkuk feels like God should step in and just wipe Israels enemies out. (Kill them). Habakkuk just ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Finished Work Of Creation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 6, 2023

35 verses give us a complete insight into the mind of God as author, creator, sovereign, all-powerful, and later even as redeemer. In these verses we can see Him and all that He is, and choose to worship Him in His glory!

Alpha and Omega, Part 6 God’s finished work of Creation Genesis 1:26 – 2:4 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 121:4, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Spiritual Loopholes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2022

Who is my neighbor? Trying to justify self? There are no love loophopes.

LOOKING FOR A LOOPHOLE…? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? What would it take to make me happy? What if every dream ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Psalm 142:4, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Slow To Speak

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 28, 2022

Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

Father God, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and honor your holy name. We thank you for your presence in our life. Lord, we know our tongue can enslave our minds and damage our hearts if we allow it. We repent from thoughtless actions that may harm others. We regret words spoken in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12, James 1:19-27, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Other

How Can We Get To The Other Side? Why Sit Here?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 24, 2017

The Bible is full of lessons that many opportunities can not never be achieved while sitting doing little. Many are waiting for someone else to get up and do something while they hold the key to the other side.

WHY SIT HERE UNTIL WE DIE? HOW CAN I GET TO THE OTHER SIDE? IF WE STAY HERE, WE DIE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE FACE TWO OPTIONS: SIT HERE AND DIE OR CHANGE... FOUR MEN WITH MANY GOOD EXCUSES MAKE A DESCISION: WHY SIT HERE UNTIL WE DIE? 2 Kings 7:3 And there were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-4, Philippians 4:13, 1 Samuel 17:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Birth, Infancy And Future Purpose Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2017

Zechariah has been dumb for almost nine months, but now he can speak and his first words are a song of praise. Everyone recognized that John was going to be an exceptional child. It is clear that Zechariah understands that his son will be the for-runner

Harmony of the Gospels -3 BC- Judea (Birth, Infancy and Future Purpose of John the Baptist (Malachi 3:11) Luke 1:57-80 One of the most interesting prophesies concerning John the Baptist is Malachi 3:11, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist