Sermons on Dark Times:

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If God Gave You A Witness Like He Did The Shepherds

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002

This sermon asks the question "What if God gave you a witness like He did the Shepherds?" What if He let you witness something as powerful as the birth of the Son of God?

.  (1) Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Word For The Overworked

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003

The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Principled People

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 16, 2003

It’s easy to hold to convictions when there is no tension and strife in your life. But how pertinent are your principles, how firm are your convictions, when you are challenged by a man of God to do something that goes against your core beliefs? No; how s

"And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadad the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying,Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever." My heart’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 21, 2003

Have you ever desired God’s hand upon your life and ministry? Do you want to know the fullness of God’s power in winning souls? This message can show you how the early Christians were so powerful.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them (Preached at Fellowship Baptist Church Manchester, Ga - 1990) Acts 11:19-21, "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Stones

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2003

We see in Scripture that Jesus is the Rock of Ages: He is a stumbling stone, a foundation stone, and a smiting stone…

“The Three Stones” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Jesus is the solid Rock on which we stand! God is often called a rock in the Old Testament, eg. Isaiah says “There is no rock like our God” (2:2). It’s also a Messianic title. We see in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16, 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

Of Foxes And Feeble Men

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003

Some clear guidelines about handling criticism and good, honest self evaluation

Foxes and Feeble Men  As we stand now we are about 2 weeks away from next year, and about 349 days from the last New Year when we promised that this year would be different and that we would finally accomplish all that we’ve been putting off for the last 10 years.  ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Is ...

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 3, 2003

The sacrifice of Christ made our salvation a full and free gift; our personal sacrifice is the joyful response that makes ministry possible.

February 2, 2003 1Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths remained in the other cities. 2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Ponderosa

Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 13, 2003

The building of the Temple was a high water mark in the spiritual development of God’s people.

BUILDING PONDEROSA – 1 Kings 6:11 “Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgements, keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you which I spoke to your father David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon seeks to encourage believers to renew their confidence in prayer with emphasis on Petitionary and Intercessory prayer.

Would you believe that a Christian could lose confidence in prayer? Well, I contend that a Christian can. Now, for most of us we would not want to admit that we’ve lost confidence in prayer; that is perhaps because of our piousness or human pride. But a person can lose confidence in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Belief In A Triune God

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Feb 27, 2003

The doctrine of the trinity is central to the Christian faith and essential for us to believe.

I Introduction: A) Last week we talked about what God was not 1) I told you that he was not one of many gods 2) I told you that he was not a god that, like an actor took on the role of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 3) We discussed a few of the attributes of God that Christ and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 2, 2003

7th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells the Pharisees that they are not the Children of God because they lack a family resemblance

About 8 years ago I nearly swerved off the road in downtown St. Louis when I saw a Billboard with this message: A photo of a baby with the words "Who’s my Daddy" and the telephone number 1-800-DNA-1005. I guess it’s a sign of the times that the market for these services is great enough that the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Believe...about Regeneration

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 10, 2003

When we get saved, Jesus takes our old, dead lives; and makes us brand spanking new!

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, March 9, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Regeneration Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction I used to be a big Star Trek Fan... I watched some of the classic Star Trek series... but my favorite was Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 33:26

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is The Truth

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus is true, and he is THE TRUTH - the ressurection proves it!

Jesus is the truth - John 14:6 Millgrove United Church, April 6 2003 John 14:1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other