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The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2021

This Sunday we'll be looking into the real Spirit of Christmas and how God wants to overshadow us with Him to meet our greatest need, to solve our most insolvable problem, and to bring forth a victory in our lives that in our own strength we’ve been unable to achieve.

The Christmas Spirit Around Christmas time, there are a rash of Christmas special, but nothing replaces, for me, are the classics like “Miracle on 34th Street,” or “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But the one most people are familiar with is from the Novel by Charles Dickens entitled “A Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:35, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Foursquare

Repent At Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2021

Does the Christian meaning of Christmas get lost? Purpose: What can we do to make it more meaningful? Plan: Let’s see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming in Luke 3:7-18.

Prelude Does the Christian meaning of Christmas get lost? Purpose: What can we do to make it more meaningful? Plan: Let’s see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming in Luke 3:7-18. Vipers Luke 3:7 “So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of Emmanuel, God with us, in our lives and how we can embrace and experience His guiding, comforting presence. Key

Good morning, dear friends! Warm greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's always a joy to gather together in unity, in the spirit of love and fellowship, as we seek to understand more deeply the profound truths of God's holy Word. Today, we stand on the threshold of a ...read more

Topics: Christmas

It Never Crossed His Mind Again

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 15, 2024

Although Jesus was and is fully God, He was and is fully man. He can feel what we feel because, as the Word says, He was “…in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). We are going to look at how His faith was tested, but He did not sin – not even one time.

IT NEVER CROSSED HIS MIND AGAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We are told to “consider” Jesus, Who “endured the cross” and despised “the shame.” He endured the shame because of, “the joy that was set before Him.” He is the beginner and finisher of our faith. He walked the way of faith first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 27, 2018

They learned to match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all.

25B The apostles get a little seminar on servant leadership from Jesus in our Gospel today. They learned match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all. In reality everyone is acknowledged as a leader because everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

The difference between trials and temptations and how to overcome temptations. 4 facts about temptations

1 Corinthians 10:13 Victory Over Sin Purpose Statement: To lead persons to becoming free from sins power. If you’ve ever had difficulty in dealing with a particular temptation or sin then this message is for you. I want to discuss with you having victory over temptation that leads to sin today. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 10:1-130

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Courage (Part 1)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

David's plea for God to SEARCH, KNOW, TEST, and LEAD him

As I was reading the word this week, I came across a passage that I have seen several times but didn’t really jump out This time, as I read the words, the thought that God brought to my heart is that this is A PRAYER OF COURAGE Whenever we read this passage you will hopefully see what I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test (Part 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 25, 2016

Looks at the Coming Test for all believers in light of these last days.

Birthright Blessing & The Coming Test Gen 25:27-34; Gen 28:27-37; Matt 4:1-10 (Part 2 of 2) Last week – America’s birthright blessing - Freedom We saw Esau … Despising Our Birthright Sold his birthright for a bowl of stew…for what he could get now That word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Up To You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 22: 1 - 24

Genesis 22: 1 - 24 It’s up to you 22 Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leftovers

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2013

Why did Jesus send his disciples around after everyone was full to gather up the fragments that remained? It is interesting that we are not told what Jesus had done with the leftover fragments.

TITLE: LEFTOVERS SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 6:5-14 What an exciting passage of Scripture that should stir us every time we read it. It has always interest me that this particular Miracle is one of a select few recorded in all four Gospel Narratives. It therefore has significance in its teaching to us ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2015

4 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE-IV—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, one's true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a proportional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Job 1

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 9, 2012

This sermon over views Job 1, Job is tested by Satan.

In the society today we can find ourseleves striving to become rich here on earth. Many times we become so focus on become rich that we seem to forget about God. We tend to forget about God because we become more focus on getting rich, and keeping up with the Jones' for example. I have come to ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

Passing God’s Mid-Term Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the ninth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy.

The word “test” or “exam” causes most people to get an uneasy feeling in the pit of their stomachs. However, tests are a normal part of our lives. We take tests in school, to get our driver license and often they are given to determine the best candidate for a job. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested By The Death Of A Loved One: Lesson 16

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

God tests us by deaths of people we love

A. WHEN FACED WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: GENESIS 23:1-20 1. Death visits all: sometimes a loved one, eventually ourselves. 2. Some think we should not show grief because a believer goes to be with the Lord. a. True, they are better off. b. We miss them because they were part of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Resume Of A Champion.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2021

What does the resume of a champion look like? Believe it or not, but possibly a lot like yours. Many times success comes with downfalls and setbacks. However, champions fight; Champions fight the good fight of faith.

The Resume Of A Champion. Hebrews 11:1-6NASB What does the resume of a champion look like? Believe it or not, but possibly a lot like yours. Many times success comes with downfalls and setbacks. However, champions fight; Champions fight the good fight of faith. Paul reminds Timothy his young ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal