Sermons on Christmas Day:

Overshadowed For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2020

Today's Christmas message is about the overshadowing power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the conception and life of Jesus, and how the benefit of the Holy Spirit's overshadowing presence and power in the life of the believer.

Overshadowed For Christmas Watch: https://youtu.be/woT4YB89gOo When we think about shadows, we generally think of something dark and sinister that is just lurking outside our sight. And what it does is fill us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Luke 4:1, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2024

What if Jesus had not been born? What if He'd never existed? Would that have made any difference?

Today’s sermon is going to focus on the question: “What If Jesus Had Never Been born? What if Jesus had never existed? What difference would that have made? In keeping with our sermon series, we’re focusing on secular Christmas music, and this Sunday’s song is an old classic by Elvis Presley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It All Began In A Manger

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 22, 2005

Like a music crescendo, the glorious story of the birth of Jesus builds into an awesome outpouring of praise! Glory to God in the highest!

“It All Began In A Manger” -- Luke 2:1-20 *During Christmas vacation of my senior year in high school, I picked up a book I just couldn’t put down. It was called “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was fascinated by the hairy little people called Hobbits who had 6 toes and ate 6 times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Purpose Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

Christmas is not about getting what we want rather Christmas is about getting what we need. The first Christmas God was using pinpoint accuracy to bring his plan to fruition to give us what we needed most; a savior!And that is the real purpose of Christma

Introduction: A young boy desperately wanted a bicycle for Christmas, so he asked his parents for the bike; His parents wanted to teach him the importance of prayer, so they suggested the young boy should write a letter to Jesus and pray for one instead." Not pleased with the response of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Read 1 Thess. 5:1-11 B. Paul had just unfolded the truth of the Rapture - "A time when the Lord rises from His seat beside His Father’s Throne; Descends in the air; and shouts, ‘Come Up Hither,’ and all of Christians rise to meet in the air to be with the Lord forever to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Day Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY

BIG IDEA: KEEP YOUR HEART TENDER FOR PRAISING THE LORD JOYFULLY AND WORSHIPPING THE LORD HUMBLY (some major points and commentary from John Cobb) I. (:1-5) PRAISE THE LORD JOYFULLY A. (:1-2) Call to Praise the Lord Joyfully 1. "Let us" -- Corporate emphasis; not enough to praise the Lord on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Of Redemption

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the First Sunday in Advent and the focus is on Christ's second coming. On that day the Day of Redemption will be complete. What is this day and how has it and will it affect me?

Introductory Considerations 1. "Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." These words were spoken by Jesus to His disciples nearly 2,000 years ago and are spoken by Him to us today. 2. This day is has come, is coming and will come - and we should hear these words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judgement Day

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. A few weeks ago we heard heaven celebrate the victory over the false church.

1. A few weeks ago we heard heaven celebrate the victory over the false church. We saw how there would be a great wedding feast when the bride and the lamb would celebrate their wedding. And we saw Christ defeat all the forces of evil. 2. As we have seen time and time again, the book of Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving Day Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 20, 2000

How to have the kind of faith that will enable you to serve God.

Moving Day (Message #10 in the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) Matthew 17.14-21 September 24, 2000 14And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Training Days

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

God wants to give us intensive training in the areas of trust and obedience

Training Days 1 Kings 17:1-7 July 21, 2002 Introduction 1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Mother's Day

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A Mother’s Day message based on Mary the mother of Jesus

Mother’s Day Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Today I want us to look at Mary, God’s choice to be the mother of his Son. The Lord turned & said, "Have you read the specs on this model? She is supposed to be completely washable, but not plastic. She is to have 180 moving parts, all of them replaceable. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Disaster Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2002

Joel gives advice about how to handle a disaster. For him it was a swarm of locusts. Our day of disaster might involve terrorists attacking New York City, or the doctor telling us we have cancer. Either way, God’s Word gives us ways to deal with disast

Great Aunt Lucille died a few years ago. She was 101 years old. Whenever I would see her, she would tell me the story of her family – my family. Now, she didn’t live through the Civil War, but her father did. And she would tell me the story of how all of his brothers died during that war. She ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Last Days

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 20, 2004

WARNINGS ABOUT THE SINS OF THE LAST DAYS.

THE LAST DAYS! Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OBSESSION OF MATERIALISM Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Fathers Day

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 6, 2005

This sermon is about the healing of Jairus daughter.

MUB FATHER’S DAY 2005, JUNE 19 MARK 5;2-24 NCV 21When Jesus went in the boat back to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him there. 22A leader of the synagogue, named Jairus, came there, saw Jesus, and fell at his feet. 23He begged Jesus, saying again and again, "My daughter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational