Sermons on Cradle:

Holy Suitcases, Things Christians Carry With Them

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 7, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells us that there are things that accompany our Salvation.

Holy Suitcases Things Christians Carry With Them Hebrews 6:9-12 Intro: Ray Stevens, a country singer who is also known for his comedy, had a hit song back in 1992. The name of the song was the Mississippi Squirrel. In the song he told the story of him carrying a squirrel to church. He had the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

He's Making A List

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 16, 2013

We are told that Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice,There is a more important list I want to talk to you about this morning. You may not be aware that God has a list. It is the most important list that can be found in HEAVEN or on EARTH.

TITLE: HE’S MAKING A LIST SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 20:15 You better watch out! Better not cry! Better not pout! I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is comin’ to town. He’s making a list and checking it twice. He’s going to find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not! Behold! A Savior. The Savior

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2013

A simple Christmas Eve message

December 22, 2013 Luke 2:9-12 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

United We Stand! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

We can always find differences, but if we will commit to working out the rough spots and learn to genuinely love and care for the spiritual family members God has put in our lives, then we will be able to glorify God together as we do life with each other

United We Stand! Romans 15:1-6 Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-82

Denomination: Wesleyan

"In The Beginning..."Act 1 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This is the beginning of a six part series on the story of the Bible beginning with the act of creation.

“In The Beginning…” Act 1—Gen. 1:1ff 4/3/11 3KCOC Introduction: The best story wins! In Texas their athletic and academic meets are both governed by a body called The University Interscholastic League (U.I.L). When I was in second grade we were given the opportunity to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For The Return

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 28, 2010

This sermon is a take off from a previous sermon of mine entitled "For the Love of Christ." It discusses the return of Christ and how we must live today for our hope of tomorrow.

WE’VE ALL HEARD ABOUT ··· The return of Jesus Christ, and how He will then take us home with Him. WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG ··· I was afraid of Jesus. My older brother said if I wasn’t careful, Jesus would reach out from the radio and pull me in with Him. THAT’S THE SAME BROTHER ··· Who told me I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Advent Iv – The Greatest, Littlest Gift Of All

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 21, 2014

This message explores the mystery of the Incarnation, that we will hopefully never get used to.

Sermon for Advent IV - Love - December 21, 2014 Who here remembers being able to walk around in the light of day at 9 PM? Even 9:30 at night! Well, we’ve all experienced the same thing each day since June 21, the summer solstice. The days have gotten shorter, by about 2 minutes each day. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Abide In Jesus

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2019

This is what happens when you ‘abide with God’! You start affecting the life of others! Is it not exciting? Come on, we need to let the world know that it is fun being in the presence of God!

Vine John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, you are the branches, he who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing.” Do you know what it means to abide in Him? The English dictionary defines ‘abide’ as’ hold to and stick to.’ Spiritually it means to ‘stick on to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Priority

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

[Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Grinch Did Whoville A Favor Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2018

When the Grinch stole Christmas, it was one of the best things he could have done, because, it not only reminded the citizens of Whoville of the real meaning of Christmas, but it also brought a revelation to the Grinch himself that Christmas was, perhaps, something much more!

WHEN THE GRINCH DID WHOVILLE A FAVOR Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Incarnate Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

In John 1:1-18 we learn seven truths about the Word.

Scripture I recently reread J. I. Packer’s classic book titled, Knowing God. It is a wonderful book designed to help its readers learn what it means to know God. One of the chapters is titled, “God Incarnate.” I would like to draw the material from that chapter for today’s message. Let us learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018

This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Just Another Charlie Brown Christmas

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2015

This is a complete Christmas Eve Service with music and scripture. Using Charles Shultz's Charlie Brown Christmas as an illustration of making known the real meaning of Christmas. Christ Jesus, God with us, God Saves. Read the Big Idea below.

2015.12.24.CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE William Akehurst, HSWC It’s not just another Charlie Brown Christmas THE BIG IDEA: Charles Shultz shared the message of Christmas through Linus to Charlie Brown. The many Charlie Browns of the world need to hear from the Linuses of CHRIST. Something hit me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational