Sermons on Christmas Message:

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

No Room In The Inn

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 17, 2015

Year after year we seem to see less and less of Christ in Christmas. There was no room for him in the inn: nor today is there room for Jesus on campus, or our culture, or even Christmas. this message is a call to give Jesus the grand suite of your heart

No Room in the Inn Introduction: When my son, Cody was younger before we moved to McAlester, Ok. He was only in one Christmas play. It was at the rural Assembly of God church and he played the inn-keeper and he had one line . . . and he forgot it. When the time came for him to say his line we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: A Star Is Born Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star is born! The Grand Finale The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story.

Opening Song— This is a Strange Way to Save the World https://youtu.be/iKYfzax-sNk Special: O Holy Night Pastor • Welcome • Scripture reading The Birth of Jesus Luke 2 1-5 About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Revelation 22:1-16, John 8:1-12, John 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How can it be? 7 keys/undertakings for experiencing the joy of Christmas are...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-I—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency— Uncle Fred’s coming this year, We just can’t afford it, Overdrawn?, again!, Oh no!, I can’t believe this has happening, I wish this would all go away....Ahhhhh. The joyous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hear With Your Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011

"Can you hear me now?" is a much asked question. God wants us to listen not just for the facts or simply to know He’s talking. He desires for us to listen with understanding. This message calls us to listen with our hearts.

The Unveiling Hear With Your Heart Revelation 1:4-8 * (TEXT) One of the funniest & truest of all slogans is the Verizon ad which says, “Can you hear me now?” Obviously, the issue is cell phone connectivity for millions. When WE PAY FOR A CELL PHONE, WE WANT TO MAKE SURE that we can be heard. * ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bonus Round Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Life is Short. God’s original plan for us was life not death. But when Adam sinned, it changed everything forever. Yet God does not want a short life for us. God wants many of His people living long lives- and this is a one of His blessings He grants to u

Bonus Round Exodus 20:12, Lev. 19:12 Life Is Short. I think the older you get, the more apparent that becomes. When you’re younger, you feel like you’re going to live forever and can’t wait to get older. But when you’re older, you long for the younger years because they’ve just flown by. James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time To Get Into The Game!

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

A sermon (outline in parts) on the importance of witnessing and how to witness to the lost

Top 12 Songs of the Lukewarm Church 1. Blest Be The Tie That Doesn't Cramp My Style 2. Pillow of Ages, Fluffed for Me 3. I Surrender Some 4. I'm Fairly Certain That My Redeemer Lives 5. Sit Up, Sit Up For Jesus 6. Take My Life and Let Me Be 7. What An Acquaintance We Have In Jesus 8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

For I Am Not Ashamed

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

The importance of sharing Jesus with others

I) The Gospel Is For Everyone! Let's be honest, folks. How often do you share your faith with others? To me, I find it to be the highest privilege to carry the gospel to the unsaved. It is not my effort that saves, it is instead the Holy Spirit that convicts; but while that is true we should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-32

Denomination: Bible Church

At The House Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015

We’re stopping at the house of Caiaphas, & what we see there is rank hypocrisy. So let’s to look at it. But after we do, we’ll also look at the genuineness of Jesus, & point out the contrast between the two.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK When people are invited to attend church, an excuse we sometimes hear is this: “I don’t go to church because there are so many hypocrites there.” Have you ever heard that excuse? It’s been around a long time. Those who love the church have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Corinthians Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

I Corinthians

I Corinthians 1:10-31 1. Identify the division in the church - vs. 10 - 17 A. Identify the objective - v. 10 B. Identify the obstacle - v. 11 *Christians gravitate to personalities - v. 12 *Christians grapple with pride - v. 12 2. Clarify the doctrine of the cross A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

Jesus cries out from the cross, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" He dies alone and forsaken so that we may never be.

Matthew 27:27-61 "The Question" INTRODUCTION We have come to the end of Holy Week. Since Palm Sunday, the tension between Jesus and both the religious and political authorities has built up. It came to a head on Thursday night when Judas betrayed Jesus, Jesus was arrested and after a fake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 27:27-61

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foolishness Of Life Without God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Aug 8, 2014

The messages focuses on what we are called to be as God's church.

Introduction: 1. Russell Christoff is not a familiar name. He was an unknown actor and model whose only success in the modeling industry was his image years ago on cans of Taster’s Choice instant coffee. He was the guy smelling the aroma. If you’re old enough you probably remember the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014

This message focuses on four gifts given to each of us because of Jesus' finished work on the cross. This material was inspired by "Search for Significance" written by Robert McGee who shared the four answers from Jesus to false beliefs.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 CHCC – September 8, 2013 (Outlline inspired by Robert McGee, "The Search for Significance") INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of The Gospel (Col 1:1-8) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Colossians 1:1-8

The Glory of the Gospel “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreams And Visions? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

Are dreams and visions from God or pizza?

Video Illustration: From One Race event at Stone Mountain Georgia Series: You Asked for It! Question: Dreams are they from God or Pizza – How do I know? Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8: 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 40:1-23, Daniel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational