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God In The Cheap Seats

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2013

Avoid hubris, embrace humility, like Jesus and Mary.

22nd Sunday in Course 2013 The Greater You Are, the More You Must Humble Yourself “Blazing fire, wind, darkness, gloom, the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers entreat that no further messages be spoken.” The God behind these signs, the God revealed in both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis Chapter Twenty-One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Isaac the promised child is born which causes strife between Hagar and Sarah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 21 Isaac is born, is circumcised and weaned. At Sarah's request Hagar is driven out; to whom, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Sep 30, 2009

This message is a walk thorough scripture examining the reality of life in the womb.

Thinking Biblically about: The Sanctity of Life A Walk Through Scripture This morning we are starting a new series called “Putting the pieces together.” As people who claim to be followers of Jesus, are we really allowing the Bible to form our beliefs and direct actions? Do we think Biblically? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Hagar And Sarah - Slavery And Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Hagar and Sarah - Slavery and Freedom

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Hagar and Sarah - Slavery and Freedom Galatians 4:21-5:1 Spiritual deception is very powerful so Paul used a number of angles to show the Galatians church that if they embrace this path of ‘works of the law’ they will become enslaved once again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

HIS NAME SCRIPTURE: READ Matthew 1:18 - 25 and Luke 1:26 - 35 *Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Luke 1:31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35, Luke 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Okay, She Had A Baby - What’s So Special About That?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2019

Here's a Christmas sermon that will preach! We look at His virgin birth, at His being foretold thousands of years in advance, at His mission to save the world, and at His second coming.

OKAY, SHE HAD A BABY - WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THAT? Matt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A Dallas Newspaper printed these responses of children who answered the question, “Where do babies come from?” 1. Linda Staley, 5; “Mommies go and buy them at stores. Girls cost $5 and boys cost 50 cents.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News For The Weak Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2021

God uses the weak to shame the strong; he does this by choosing the young Mary for the important task of bearing his Son.

INTRODUCTION • Over the next three weeks, we will look at different characters in the Christmas story to see how the birth of Jesus was good news of great joy for all of them, a poor young couple like Joseph and Mary, the marginalized shepherds, or even cosmic beings (angels). • We tend to focus on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Miraculous Birth Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the idea of God wanting to bring something to birth in our lives, similar to Mary birthing Jesus, and discusses the faith and overcoming obstacles required for such a miraculous event.

Every year, on December 23, we celebrate the anniversary of one of the greatest plays the NFL has ever seen. It was dubbed “The Immaculate Reception” by Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope, and the phrase has stuck ever since. The name, of course, is a play on words derived from a doctrine of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 1:11-13

Topics: Miraculous Birth, Overcoming Obstacles

Christ Is Our Refuge

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

How many of us tonight are living outside the walls?

Christ is Our Refuge Joshua 20:1-6 INTRODUCTION: During the time of the exodus, God introduced “cities of refuge” for people who mistakenly murdered someone. Anyone who killed someone by accident would run to one of these cities and plead his case before the elders of the city. They would then ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Implanted Word

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 5, 2005

How we receive the Word of God by faith for salvation as well as all of God’s promises.

James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. The Apostle James had a way of getting right to the point without ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Joseph Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 14, 2005

This is part one of a 4 part advent series. These are stand alone sermons that are tied in to the 4 weeks of advent. This second message is a first person narrative message considering the angels message to Joseph.

I Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 One of the greatest jobs in scripture for angels is as heralds of God to man- bringing news and help from on high. Angels were the messengers- the Heralds of Messiahs coming The Angel Gabriel brought the message to Mary - telling her “you will conceive in your womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus, Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2011

In this lesson, I would like to review some objections to the virgin conception of Jesus.

Introduction Several years ago Larry King, the well-known CNN television talk-show host, was asked, “If you could interview anyone in all of history, who would that person be?” Do you know what he said? “Jesus Christ!” “And what would you like to ask him?” the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 29 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 29:1. Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. Here we pick with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008

This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist