Sermons on Christ Was Born:

Prayer Types

Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009

Categories of prayers that God likes and dislikes

Prayer Types (10/17/2001) Before we discuss prayer let’s actually pray. God, bless these words and bless those that hear them. May the words fall on receptive hearts and be applied as truths from your word. Amen The Bible says a lot about prayer. Did you know there are 667 prayers recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 65

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Harvest Psalm - Harvest Thanksgiving Service. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Harvest Psalm Reading: Psalm 65 Ill: A corny joke for harvest! • A man is driving down a country road; • When he spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. • He pulls the car over to the side of the road; • And notices that the farmer is just standing there, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Handling Criticism Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

The critic will search for someone to listen to his criticism. Then that person adds their criticism. They egg each other on, & soon there will be a whole circle of critics - because critics love other critics.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fourth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water For Drowning, Water For Thirst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2010

After Christmas it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the return to reality, responsibility, and even depressing weather. The psalmist also felt overwhelmed until he remembered what God had done in and for him and that God was still present, even when unfe

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 6, 1985 Well, Christmas is over, isn't it? Christmas is over and done with, except for a few remaining lights and poinsettias … over, done with, finished. It was great while it lasted, but Christmas is over. How do you know that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Teams And Serving Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part four focuses on why we have people serve and do ministry.

[SIMPSONS VIDEO] -it’s been a few weeks, but if you remember, we are spending the fist Drink Deeps of the year looking at why we do what we do, taking a look at church in general, but specifically here at Fire & Water and looking at why we do the things we do. -because for many people, church is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Bowls Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 24, 2010

The description of the seven bowl judgments from John's perspective.

I the apostle John after witnessing the conquerors in heaven singing the song of Moses and the Lamb, looked, and the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven was opened. Out of this the Lord’s tabernacle, came the seven angels with the seven plagues. These angels were clothed in pure, ...read more

Live And Help Live

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

You shall not murder. You shall not take a life by anger. You shall not take away life by calling contemptuous names. You shall not take away from life by gossiping and slandering people. Not friends, not strangers, not your wife, not your husband, not yo

When my brother got his driver's license he had saved up enough money to buy a 1954 Bel Air Chevy. Now this was not one of those cars that people considered to be a classic, this was an old clunker. It was a unusual shade of green. It had been restored and Mike bought it for $400. One day before I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

To Rest Take On Burdens Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Altar Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 2, 2011

The first in a series on holiness/sanctification about the significance of the altar of sacrifice.

Called Unto Holiness “The Altar” Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Take your Bible and turn to 1 Thess. 4:1-8. This is going to be our key passage for messages for the next few weeks on holiness. I don’t know how many weeks. We’ll see how the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith That Functions At A Walk

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

When we operate out of God's strength, we have a limitless supply of energy and strength for the journey of life.

Today, let's think about faith that functions at a walk. The Scripture is Isaiah 40, beginning in verse 28: READ Isaiah 40 is one of the most fantastic chapters in God's Word. Read Isaiah 40 every day for thirty days, and it will change your life. Isaiah has almost been singing what it means in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

When We Give What We Have Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

In light of Mother's Day, we must depend on God to do what only God can do, but we also must give what we have if we are to truly join in the process.

Intro On this Mother‟s Day we are reminded of the profound role of a parent. I believe that a mother is nothing less than a mediator of God‟s love. A mother is role that is by nature giving… sacrificially giving of life. They give nourishment from their own resources… and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Persistent

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010

God never gets tired of hearing our prayers regardless of how many times we pray for the same thing.

Text: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Have you ever felt like giving up because you thought something was too difficult for you to learn or do? Maybe the therapy you were going through caused you pain and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

9 Steps To Reach Your Goal

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 18, 2010

To get where you believe God wants you to go and be what you know God wants you to be, there are several steps you need to take that will get you focused

9 STEPS TO REACH YOUR GOAL (I was blessed and inspired as I read the daily devotional from Rick Warren that’s why I uploaded it here after little editing. I’m sure that you will be blessed and inspired also as you read the wisdom from God given to Rick. All credit to the original writer and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonderful Words Of Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008

Knowledge of the Bible is essential for us to life fruitfully, and it is critical to pass on that knowledge to our children, for whom it can be made exciting.

I’m glad they’ve brought "All in the Family" back on TV. I never did see what the fuss was, frankly, when it came out the first time. And now it still seems fresh and insightful and funny. To me, the best pieces of business in "All in the Family" are those scenes in which Edith starts out to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:44-47

Denomination: Baptist