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Glimpses Of Grace In Jesus' Geneology Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 1, 2014

A sermon examining the people God used in the family line of the Messiah.

GLIMPSES OF GRACE IN JESUS’ GENEALOGY Matthew 1:1-17 / Luke 3:23-38 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 14th, 2024) “…the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1) We all have certain people in our family tree who would be described as less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

How are we to live a life that pleases God? By showing God’s love to those around us. By holding firm to the truth of the gospel, that Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, came to die for our sins and has risen again to bring us eternal life.

I want to talk about how we can live to please God. But first I suppose I should check whether that is one of your desires in life? Do you want to please God? Do you ask yourself regularly will this activity, this conversation, this friendship please God? Well, if that is your desire, let me tell ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How Great Thou Art

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2013

With the exception of Amazing Grace, no song is more universally loved worldwide than How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, the great hymn follows similar themes as Psalm 145:1-9. This sermons examines how truly great God is from this great psalm.

How Great Thou Art Chuck Sligh November 17, 2013 TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The "Second" Temptation

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Why do we yield to temptation when things are going well and how do we resist it effectively.

Beware of the Second Temptation Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13 - message to go with Adult SS Class.... Today we’re going to talk about temptation. And we all know the classic passage of scripture that every pastor has used at least once to preach on temptation. What’s the story? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Truth Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Dec 12, 2013

Who am I to tackle the meaning of Truth? To me, this is my most important contribution. If you use it, please let me know.

Christmas Message December 22, 2013 Truth A Russian couple was walking down the street in St. Petersburg recently, when the man felt a drop hit his nose. “I think it’s raining,” he said to his wife. “No, that felt more like snow to me,” she replied. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

Four Christmases

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013

In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Come Quickly! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 24, 2013

What is it that the Psalmist wanted or desired of the Lord? 1- Hear my prayer 2- Guard my mouth 3- Keep my heart

INTRO.- ILL.- I got into a fight one day. It was high school. Gym class. We were playing hog ball. The coach blew the whistle and each team ran for the balls placed in the middle of the gym floor. I got to one ball first. On the opposing team there stood a guy, one year older than me. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Blues, As Witnessed By Joseph

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 3, 2014

When Christmas is all over and done with, life will return to normal; what ever normal is these days but if you think that is hard for us, look at Mary and Joseph, after the Nativity, the part we choose to ignore with Roman soldiers and dead babies.

Title: The Christmas Blues, as witnessed by Joseph Keywords: Joseph, Holy Innocents, “Christmas 1 Year A RCL” Word Count: 2723 This sermon was delivered to St John's in Girvan and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th December 2013: (both are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't You Know What You Are Saying?

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Sermon on the Triumphal Entry

I loved songs from the '70s. I find that most of today's music, no offense to today's generation, just doesn't get it. I love those old songs, and many of them--from bands like Chicago, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Doobie Brothers, Electric Light Orchestra and others just seem to have much more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Life & Ministry Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 12, 2014

Amazing things happen when Jesus shows up. That is seen in the life of thsis man who was delivered from a "legion of demons"

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Life & Ministry Of God’s Servant ” Isaiah 53:1-4 Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim: Hallelujah, what a Savior! Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood, sealed my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Food And Water Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

One of the challenges this passage lays upon us is to trust in God to provide for the little things. To pray just as earnestly that God would ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ And we’re to look out for God working in little ways in our lives.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings It’s good to be back, after our little trip to Queensland. We had a great time away, visiting family and enjoying lots of fantastic weather. I can’t say we’ve returned well rested, as Micah & Joshua decided that since the sun rises sometime around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Anglican

Near The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015

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Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 10, 2015

Forgiveness, Release, Redemption

The Well - A Place Where Your Past Can Be Forgiven John 4:16-19 March 27, 2022 Introduction: “Here’s a really really important question...“If your past never becomes your past is it really your past?” If you never deal with the Elephant in the room, isn’t the Elephant always there? H. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Cleaning Agent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 27, 2015

We become part of God's family through baptism and the spiritual cleansing it gives us. Through the spiritual cleansing, we gain a new, child-like nature that allows us to be hopelessly dependent on Christ for salvation.

I'm going to take you on a short walk down memory lane. Some of you may have heard of a singer/songwriter from the 1970s by the name of Ray Stevens. He was famous for writing and recording comedy songs such as "Bridget the Midget", "Ahab the Arab", "The Streak" and many others. He did record a few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Righteousness Delivers From Death Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2015

More truth from God’s proverbial wisdom. 1- Righteousness delivers from death 2- The Lord does not let us go hungry 3- Blessings crown the righteous 4- The wise accept God’s commands

INTRO.- ILL.- Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. The Model T was introduced on October 1, 1908. The car was very simple to drive, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ