Sermons on Christmas Origin:

Anticipating Christmas

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021

A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Detrimental Competition-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017

6 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VI—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sinful At Birth

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

5th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:5 2/28/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #5) SINFUL AT BIRTH A scorpion asked a beaver to take him across the river on his back. “Are you insane?” asked the beaver. “While I'm swimming you'll sting me and then I'll drown.” “Oh, come now,” laughed the scorpion, “why would I sting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 21, 2019

Because of Adam's sin, we all become sinners and face the condemnation of God. But because of Christ, we can be born again and receive God's grace and Christ's righteousness. The choice is ours!

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series on Paul’s Letter to the Romans called “Pursing Righteousness From God” and we will focus our attention on the second half of chapter 5. B. One day a little girl was flipping through the old family Bible, when a leaf, that someone long ago had pressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Month Of Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Understanding Christianity. Christianity, like the proverbial mustard seed that Jesus gave as an analogy of faith, as a small seed has grown to become a big tree.

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to this special month of Understanding Christianity. Christianity, like the proverbial mustard seed that Jesus gave as an analogy of faith, as a small seed has grown to become a big tree. Christianity, as one of the religions on earth, even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impact Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 5, 2021

Part 2 of a series looking at who God calls us to be. In this message we look at our sin nature.

The Gospel – Part 2 Sins Separate us from God March 7, 2021 Have you ever been using your phone and your call suddenly drops. The line goes dead. The person you’re talking to is no longer there. You’ve hit the dreaded “DEAD ZONE.” What also happens is that you’re talking to someone and their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Folks Like Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 23, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Folks Like Us” Luke 7:36 – 8:3 A sermon for 7/25/21 Who remembers the old Jerry Springer Show? He would get the craziest of the crazy folks together on stage in front of an audience that would yell, “Fight, fight, fight!” They would cuss and kick. They would cry and throw chairs. The amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The Beauty in creation is a reflection of God's mind

The Bible and the Jewish Torah, both begin with the words "In the Beginning God." (Barshit Elohim). It does not say that in the beginning there was God. Rig Veda (1500 BC) on the other hand says, "In the beginning was God." (Prajapatir vai idam asit: In the beginning was Brahman ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Exceptional Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-31

Denomination: Brethren

Creation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2021

1) Who Created What? (Genesis 1:1), 2) Where did God Create? (Genesis 1:2), 3) How did God Create? (Genesis 1:3), 4) Why did God Create? (Genesis 1:4), 5) When did God Create? (Genesis 1:5)

Genesis 1:1-5. [1:1] In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Christianity Is A Unique Worldview Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Theology is the study of God and His relation to the world. Doctrine is the teaching of Christianity from scriptures (just the Bible).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition: Worldview is the phrase to describe your explanation of theology or doctrine. 2. Theology is the study of God and His relation to the world. ~Webster All sources. Doctrine is the teaching of Christianity from scriptures. Just the Bible. 3. Worldview is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 21:3

Denomination: Baptist

Genisis 3: 1 – 24 - The Fall

Contributed by Peter Reece on Sep 28, 2025

The Fall and the real nature of Original Sin

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 - The Fall Last week we looked at the story of creation in the book of Genesis. How God created a People, and he placed then in a beautiful garden to be the Land in which they lived, and as they carried out his purposes to spread that garden throughout the would, they would know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14

The Essence And Fall Of Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

We are created in God’s image, marred by sin, yet through Christ we are renewed to reflect His likeness, dignity, and purpose.

Friend, before we begin, let me speak a word over your heart: you are seen by God, shaped by God, stamped with the likeness of God. The One who paints sunsets with colors that refuse to quit also formed you with care that refuses to fail. Have you ever stood before a mirror and wondered, Who am I, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 4:23-24

Topics: Original State, Man, Creation

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 10, 2019

The message is about what I have missed regarding the Christmas story.

Pastor asked me to deliver a Christmas message tonight. So, I’m going to begin by putting Barry on “Front Street.” For those of you who are not familiar with the phrase, “Front Street” simply means I’m going to share something with you that’s personal and not particularly flattering about Barry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, John 6:37, Titus 2:14, Matthew 18:11, Luke 1:30-33, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 5:1-3, Romans 5:12, John 3:16-17, John 10:10, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 19:10, Luke 1:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unimpressive Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

It is the very lack of pretense and privilege accompanying Jesus’ birth that makes him more attractive as you get to know Him.

12-20-98 INTRODUCTION Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ