Sermons on Christmas Wish:

Follow The Star, Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 23, 2008

A Look at the Visit of the Magi in Matthew 2.

FOLLOW THE STAR, PART 1 MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION As we begin to focus on the Christmas season, we are going to look at the visit of the Magi, or wise men in Matthew 2. Turn there in your Bible. Now, there is a tremendous amount of background and introductory information that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Our Heart's Door To God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

A four part series for the four weeks of Advent that seeks to make Christ more central in our holiday preparations and celebrations.

“OPENING OUR HEART’S DOOR TO GOD’S PLAN” TEXT: LUKE 1:26-38 Sunday, November 30, 2003 A gift at the right time. What is the word for that? A gift at the right time. Opportune, opportune. Thank you. It’s this little thing right here. I had to reglue it because I dropped it. It is a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Holiness

Looking For A Clean Stall

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ultimate Exemplary Servant

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Most people wish to serve God—but in an advisory capacity only.

“THE ULTIMATE EXEMPLARY SERVANT ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 19:18-42 (19&1-3; 18:16-18 & 18:30) Most people wish to serve God—but in an advisory capacity only. Quoted in Sunday Express, London There was a young lawyer who showed up at a revival meeting and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-42

Vision: Fantasy Or Ability

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

Vision is something that we want to do, not something that we wish to do.

Where there is no VISION, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 Are you facing life’s fiercest challenges? Are there stalking giants in your life that make you feel like a limp grasshopper when you face them? How do you assess your life on the basis of reality ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alert!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2016

I wish I could say this 100 times! Alert! Alert!

Porous Security! Ephesians 6:’18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.” Porous security! The word ‘porous’ speaks volumes of the leaky security in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glorify

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023

God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Eat Or Not To Eat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2024

Eat what you wish, but be careful what you ban for others.

1Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, Acts 11:5-10, Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On: "if Only"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 20, 2025

“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.

In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7

God's Gifts Wrapped In Jesus' Genealogy

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A closer look at Jesus’ genealogy reveals God’s gifts of faith, hope and love.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 26, 2004 God’s Gifts Wrapped in Jesus’ Genealogy Matthew 1 & 2, 1 Corinthians 13:13 [TITLE SLIDE] Back in High School I was fascinated when we began to do three dimensional equations in calculus. I thought wearing goggles and cooking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give More Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2012

Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY: GIVE MORE MARK 12:38-44 Big Idea: Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God. INTRO: Well we will be talking this week about “giving more.” Usually we think about giving gifts when I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Play Ball Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009

We are not to judge others or make plans without consulting God because if we do we are playing God.

LET’S PLAY BALL James 4:11-17 Those of you who have been around for my Tuesday night class know of a little game we like to play. I have this ball, and I’ll think of a topic. For example I’ll say, “Tell me something you do every day.” And I’ll start by saying, “I drink a Dr Pepper.” Then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Defeating Sin - The Reason For Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

In this message we will see that the reason Jesus came was to defeat sin"

"Defeating Sin, the reason for Jesus" With God, You Will Overcome Part Six 1 Corinthians 5:20,21 ’Twas the day after Christmas and all through the town The ones who weren’t Christians were feeling let down The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney anymore, And boxes and wrapping covered the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ