Sermons on Christmas Eve Service:

A Royal Nativity. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 18, 2022

The most significant census of all history.

A ROYAL NATIVITY. Luke 2:1-7. Caesar Augustus sent out a decree that “all the world” should be “registered” (Luke 2:1). Unbeknown to the mighty Emperor, this was going to be the most significant census of all history. After all, even the most powerful of potentates are subservient, whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Low Sunday's Trivia Quiz. Are The Answers That Easy?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 11, 2014

Today is "Low Sunday", Christmas has come and gone, so today we will have a Nativity Trivia Quiz. Yes I am sure you know it all, but do you. Let us see!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th December 2010 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is known as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal

The Gift Of Christmas Part1 " What Mary Didn't Know" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 11, 2017

Part 1 of our Christmas series

“What Mary did not know” December 10, 2017 Christmas series I am sure that I am not alone when I say Sometimes I make things up as I go I am often not a good planner And I often don’t communicate may plans well But When I am going with someone else’s plan I want to know every detail When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Hinge Of History

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

HINGES ARE IMPORTANT IN JOINING TWO SEPARATE THINGS. JESUS' BIRTH WAS A HINGE OF HISTORY JOINING THE B.C. YEARS WITH THE A.D. YEARS

THE HINGE OF HISTORY LUKE 2:1-10 A VERY IMPORTANT COMPONANT IN VARIOUS FORMS OF CARPENTRY IS THE HINGE. THEY CAN COME IN VARIOUS FORMS BUT ESSENTIALLY HAVE BUT ONE TASK TO DO. HINGES JOIN THINGS TOGETHER. THEY COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES AND EVEN SOME OF OUR BODY PARTS SUCH AS: KNEE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ In A Manger

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We have heard the story so often that it seems obvious that Christ was born in a manger. But that would have been shocking to the world of that day.

I always enjoy the chance to meet people from different cultures and learn how 2 people from 2 different cultures can look at the same event and see it differently. Years ago, we lived in New Delhi India. Kathy and I had to take a bus to a shop in the old city, so I brought my Bible along to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Celebrate With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 4, 2023

Based on Malachi 5:2 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE PROPHETS” Micah 5:2 FBCF – 12/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A lot of people have a lot of reasons to celebrate these days: - Just celebrated T’giving - TCA Rebels won state football championship for 6th time. - OM fans celebrating their Egg Bowl victory. - Tate Reeves supporters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Given And Received

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that forgiveness is important and that we are to forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Forgiveness Given and Received Matthew 6:9-15 Please stand with me as we read together this morning’s very familiar text. It is a prayer, and so we can read it like a prayer to God today. Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. May your Kingdom come soon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

Come To The Table

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001

A message on the service of communion.

“Come To the Table” This morning as a body that is united in and through Jesus Christ we have the privilege of coming to the table to partake in the Lord’s Supper, the ordinance of communion. But before we follow Christ’s command in partaking, I would like address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 7, 2004

Sermon for Sunrise Service

Mark 16:1-8 1. They arrived early. These ladies didn’t arrive early in anticipation, but rather to take care of unfinished business. Luke 23:55-56 records that they had seen the tomb and where his body was laid after he was taken down from the cross. Yet, they had to return home where they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

Baby Dedication Service.

GEN. 22:1-14 “GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD” A) Have you ever given your children back to God? * Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back, but I didn’t think God would take them back ... I thought He had a no return policy on kids ... Besides, I lost the receipt!” * The truth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Make Me A Servant Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005

A Simple Sermon on service

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes road past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he replied with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Risen

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005

Easter Sunrise Service

HE IS RISEN! A) Today, marks the greatest historical event in human history: The resurrection of Christ! * The reason the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest historical event is because it is the absolute key to our faith. * Paul said in his first letter to the church at Corinth in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Or Cold; It's Your Choice

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 2, 2005

Dedicating ourselves to service

1. DID THE LAODICEAN’S UNDERSTAND THE MESSAGE? DO WE? • The letters preceding and including this one are not merely letters to active churches in the day in which they are written, but to 7 church ages (stages) throughout history after the death of Christ • Many believe that we are living in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Servants

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This message encourages service.

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Always Loved

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 16, 2007

A Memorial Service for a believer

Always Loved John 14:1-3 We have gathered today facing once again with the mystery of death. Death is the great equalizer. We all may travel different roads through our lives. Some will earn a PhD, while others will not complete their schooling. Some will travel across the world, others will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Methodist