Sermons on Claus:

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 10, 2010

We learn faith through trials and tribulations that come upon us.

Text: Jesus said, “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). What does it mean to have faith? Does it mean that you believe in something without a shadow of doubt? Does it mean you are so sure in something or someone that you would be willing to give up your life because you believe so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian Church

I'm Dreaming Of A Wise Christmas

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Christmas Series

I’M DREAMING OF A WISE CHRISTMAS (MATTHEW 2:1-18) I look with amusement once at Christmas e-cards prominently displayed on websites. The most frequent themes and images on the cards are Santa Claus, Snowmen, Christmas trees, stockings, reindeers, penguins, polar bears, candles, angels, tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter And Red Eggs

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 5, 2017

This is a fun Resurrection Sermon. It focus on the old tradition of the Red Egg. Listen as the Ancient Church shares with us the message of Jesus' Resurrection, Victory, Salvation and the Way to Everlasting Life. Sunrise Service/Egg Hunt/AM Service

Scripture: John 20:1-18 Theme: Easter and Red Eggs Proposition: A fun sermon to around Resurrection Sunday. Instead all allowing the bunny, the egg hunts and all that stuff side track us - let's listen as the Ancient Church tells us about how the Red Egg speaks of Jesus' Resurrection, Victory, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Miracle, Meaning & The Message Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013

And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” - (Luke 1:35)

The miracle, meaning & the message of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke chapter 2:1-14. The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in the gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. It starts with the full description of that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 12, 2012

Embrace Jesus as your eternal God, eternal Guardian, eternal Guide, and find eternal grace.

Over the years, Saint Nicholas has undergone quite a transformation. Originally, according to tradition, he was a 4th Century bishop of Myra in what is today called Turkey. As a man concerned for the poor, he was always giving little gifts to the poor children in town. In the Middle Ages, his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Reason To Party Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010

It’s an odd phenomena: people stealing the baby Jesus from Nativity scenes. It’s called the "Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome." Why would people do that, and what does it tell us about mankind and God?

OPEN: A few years back, Wellington, FL had their baby Jesus stolen two years running. This was a wealthy community and their Jesus was worth around $1800. The third time around they put a GPS inside and traced the thief to her home. But the baby Jesus doesn’t have to be expensive. In 2008, in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Without Christ Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 30, 2014

A look at what Christmas would look like if we removed everything connected with the Christmas Story.

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” they have presentations at school that make no mention of the manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Storms Of Life Are Raging

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 17, 2017

There is only one thing that we cannot live without – and that is God Himself. But usually it’s not until all we have is God, that we discover God is all we need. Then our song will be Give Me Jesus! Moses is going to be reduced to God.

WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE ARE RAGGING Exodus 2:15-22 Intro: 1. Philip Yancy decided to spend a few days in a monastery. He wanted to get away from all of the hustle and bustle. The monk said, “I hope your stay is a blessed one, and if you need anything, let us know, and we’ll teach you how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is For Purity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Purity is to be prized by categorically every one of God’s children. The last text I read puts it in stark terms: If you don’t prize purity, then you’re not a child of God.

In a California neighborhood in 2009 one resident decorated his lawn with a depiction of Jesus shooting Santa Claus with a double-barrel shotgun. Fox News had reported that Jesus points the weapon at Santa’s dead body while Rudolph lays sprawled across the hood of a pick-up truck. The creator, Ron ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5, Romans 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God / Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Michael Grant on Jun 21, 2018

In this sermon from Isaiah chapter 6 we explore the subject of the holiness of God and how it should impact our lives.

Isaiah 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Expectations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

There is no other holiday like Christmas, where expectation is so much a part of it's celebration. We look forward to Christmas, longer, and with greater anticipation, then all other holidays combined.

Henry McCushy, of the Texas Employment Commission, said they had a hard time getting men to be department store Santa Clauses, one year. The reason was, the high percentage of children who were kicking Santa in the shins for not coming through the year before. They expected Santa to live up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-32

Seed Of Abraham Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2019

Jesus is the seed of Abraham through whom God wants to bless the world and YOU! So if you want to find God’s blessing this Christmas, find it in Him! Don’t try harder. Just trust Jesus with your life.

Seed of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) The Grinch hated Christmas, so he carried out a diabolical scheme to steal it away from all the Who’s in Whoville. He dressed up like Santa Clause, put fake antlers on his dog’s head, and headed down into Whoville from his mountain home high above the city. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023

If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

7 Laws Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002

The are some spiritual laws regarding prayer.

I again Ponder. Today I ponder prayer. I love to pray. Prayer is my way of releasing faith and submitting my heart to the Divine plan for me. I think good prayer is talking, and praying in the Spirit, and praising. But I have learned good prayer takes time to be still and allow time to listen. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Christmas Want From You?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Christmas wants to give us a special gift that we won’t want to exchange.

What Does Christmas Want For You? December 22, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On Christmas eve, Jarod’s parents became concerned because they could not find their young son. a Finally, they checked his room and found the five-year-old sitting quietly on his bed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist