Sermons on December 25:

Promises In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2008

Jesus is the Messiah as promised in the Hebrew Scriptures.

PROMISES IN THE DARKNESS S: Incarnation C: Prophecies fulfilled Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: JESUS IS THE MESSIAH AS PROMISED IN THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of Scripture eight proofs that Jesus is the Messiah as promised ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008

This sermon draws some New Years resolutions from God’s rescue of Israel from the Egyptians at the Red Sea.

Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue Text: Ex.14: 13-15 Intro: Here we are facing the beginning of a new year. Who knows what 2009 will bring. It’s anyone’s guess, for no one can foresee the events of tomorrow. It is as the Scriptures tells us: Prov.27: 1 “Boast not thyself of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Prize

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009

Christ allows us to forget our past.

PURSUING THE PRIZE Philippians 3:12-16 By Cleavon Matthews December 28, 2008 INTRODUCTION Paul pens this epistle while imprisoned. He was apprehended and arrested for preaching Christ. Paul writes out of concern for Epaphraditus. This is one of four prison epistles written at this time. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acquire The Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 25, 2008

Welcome the interruption of the Holy Spirit.

ACQUIRE THE FIRE Acts 2.1-4 S: Change C: Holy Spirit Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WELCOME THE INTERRUPTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Type: Narrative, Inductive I. PENTECOST (1) II. TOGETHER (1) III. SOUND AND FLAME (2-3) IV. FILLED (4) V. COMMUNICATION (4) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When We Come Together

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2008

1- We come together to remember Christ’s death 2- We come together to hear Christ’s word 3- We come together to receive Christ’s comfort

INTRO.- When we come together, we do all kinds of things, do we not? (sports, music, movies, etc.) That is, we may go to ball games, music concerts, movies, shopping at malls, and a host of other things. (I think I’ve been to one music concert in my life. I saw Barry Manilow about 25 years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles For Better Living

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2010

Scriptural principles to make life better. 1- Stay cool, don’t blow your cool 2- Try faith, don’t let faithlessness rule 3- Be possessed, don’t give in to obsession

INTRO.- ILL.- I like the story about the preacher who had a microphone in his hand as he preached, and as he moved around the platform he would jerk the cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 4, 2010

The time comes in everyone's life, when a choice has to be made, you can stay where you are or move on, the choice is yours.

First Church of God in Harvey New Years's Sunday - January 3rd, 2010 Let us pray Welcome...including those who went to the combined convention in Washington, DC.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2010, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Friends Don't Let Friends Grab Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s glory is man’s greatest good.

Introduction (Sermon #8 in a Series on the Gospel of John) You have likely heard the slogan, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” The idea is simple: we may feel like doing something, but, in fact, it would be better if we did not. We recognize that we are easily manipulated, the excitement ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Gift My Father Gave Me

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

What kind of a gift are you leaving for your children and for those who are around you. What kind of words will speak from beyond the grave when you are no longer able to speak.

I want to talk to you today about my father. I dedicate this message and the remainder of this service to the “Bishop”. Dad, I probably haven’t told you enough times and made you aware enough how much I love you and how much I appreciate the things you have added to my life. So Dad – I love ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Way Of Doing Ministry

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Different ways of accomplishing ministry.

A NEW WAY OF DOING MINISTRY By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION. “Behold I will do a new thing . . . ”(Isaiah 43:19). I know this first is a reference to the coming Millennium, but God has always been doing new things in ministry. Today, I want to remind you of the new things that God has done in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfinished Task

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

The unfinished task of the Great Commission.

If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart: THE UNFINISHED TASK By Jerry Falwell I. THE GREAT COMMISSION IS A GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Baptist

We Need More Teaching About Money, Not Less Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2018

Jesus had more to say about money and possession than about Heaven and Hell combined.

Video: The Truth About Debt (3:31 minutes - available at SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs To know About Stewardship. We established that God owns it all. All we are and all we have. If God owns it all, what does that make us? His Stewards. If we are stewards and managers of all of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From Lepers

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 22, 2020

As we approach Thanksgiving, today's message looks at the lessons we can learn from a bunch of lepers on our giving thanks and our being thankful.

Lessons Learned from Lepers Luke 17:11-19 ** Watch: https://youtu.be/YxEDC54pClo As I look at the Thanksgiving story and it’s history, and then look at how we celebrate it today, I see some obvious shortcomings in the way we choose to be thankful. Let me give you a real short history lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Covid _ Confidence Over Viral Infectious Disease

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Apr 1, 2020

COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for COronaVIrus Disease of 2019. It is a form of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) a virus first identified in 2003 and it is causing worldwide panic, but this morning I want to look at another acronym, COVID: Confidence Over Viral Infectious Disease!

In a message a few weeks ago I used the story of the Golden Gate Bridge. At the time it was completed in 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. During the first phase of the project 23 men fell to their deaths in the icy water. Workers were hard to keep due to the poor working ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist