Sermons on December:

Hiding From God.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2009

❶. MEN TRY TO HIDE FROM GOD ❷. HIDING Is IN VAIN ❸. ALTERNATIVE: WALK WITH GOD

Reuters - "Dead" man hid in family home for three years Sunday, 9 December 2007 A man who had been declared dead after a canoeing accident but in fact survived hid in his home for three years before his arrest this week, his wife told British newspapers "In 2002, Anne Darwin reported her husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2007

How intriguing that it is the Cross of Jesus that reflects the Kingship of Christ

Christ the King Sunday – LK 23:33-38 Advent begins next week and so today – the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s year. It is particularly fitting that we begin the Church’s year - by reflecting on Jesus’ coming to earth 2000 years ago. We call this advent Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

Four Tickets To Christmas Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Dec 16, 2007

This is a wrap up devotional to the Christmas production "Four Tickets to Christmas"

4 Tickets to Christmas December 14th and 16th, 2007 A. Christmas is often a story with many different side stories. We are all familiar the basic plot. Christmas is a season of hope. But it also has many different sub settings, scenarios and scenes. It does not matter if we are living at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2014

The prophecy to David foretells the coming of the king whose reign will never end.

December 24, 2014 Eve of the Nativity Today we begin what I call the “thirteen days of Christmas.” This is the final day of the pre-Christmas novena, nine days in which the Church looks forward to the Christmas solemnity. The Church gets as excited as a five-year old child today. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:10-16

Denomination: Catholic

Let There Be

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Word As Person Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

What God gives is His word as person. "The Word became flesh and moved into my neighborhood."

Sunday, December 21, 2008 The Word as Person Text: John: 1: 14-15 Eugene H. Peterson in The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language translates our text in this manner: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

When The Enemy Challenges

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2011

The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger.

When the Enemy Challenges July 10, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:1-11 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Please Help Us Rescue People"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

Evangelism is at the heart of the Gospel. This lesson will show "Why" we need to share our faith.

Our new book “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure” will be out of editing next week and then into production for 3 weeks. It will hopefully be finished by December 21st. With any book there are always testimonies and I am very thankful for those people who were able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-10

I Will...

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

ALL OF THESE "I WILL’S", CAN PUT US ON THE ROAD TO OBEDIENCE AND THE ROAD TO BEING THE CHRISTIAN GOD WANTS US TO BE.

I WILL... VARIOUS SCRIPTURES December 13, 2000 (WED) PARKERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 1. I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID. ISAIAH 12:2—BEHOLD, GOD IS MY SALVATION; I WILL TRUST AND NOT BE AFRAID; FOR THE LORD JEHOVAH IS MY STRENGTH AND MY SONG; HE ALSO IS BECOME MY SALVATION. WHOM SHOULD WE EVER FEAR? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Path

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Following the right path requires that we have the right guide.

December 2009 Prior to Service: • Make “stepping stones” from sheets of paper or newsprint or any material that is handy • Form maze of your own design. The more complicated the design the more “stepping stones” that will be required. • Make various “stepping stones” with X marked on face of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 26, 2005

The Annoucment by the Angels changed the Shepherds lives

Wonder Of Christmas - The first ever vocal radio broadcast on December 24, 1906 - Consisted of a reading from Luke chapter two. - A Canadian engineer and inventor, Reginald Fessenden - 1866-1932 - The eldest son of an Anglican minister growing up near Niagra Falls On Christmas Eve, 1906, from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pep Talk

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2015

None in this world can pat you on your back and cheer you, coax you, urge you, push you, embolden you, support you and stir you like the way our Heavenly dad does!

Pep talk! Genesis 20:7”Now return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die." “I have told them (Army men), don’t get killed, you kill the enemy so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Face Tomorrow Without Fear Isaiah 66:7.....12/25/2015

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 24, 2015

My wife Brenda and I were born in 1948. That was the year that Israel became a nation again prophesied by Isaiah chapter 66 and others.

My wife Brenda and I were born in 1948. That was the year that Israel became a nation again prophesied by Isaiah chapter 66 and others. Ezekiel 37:14, Isaiah 43:5 and Isaiah 66:7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.8 Who hath heard such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Details

Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 27, 2015

Christmas is filled with details large and small, but the important detail is God's incredible love in Jesus Christ who came to save us.

One of my childhood Christmas highlights was putting up the crèche. I don’t know why my Norwegian family called the nativity set by its French name, but we did. First we would put the wooden framework in place. In back of it was a music box which we wound to play a tired version of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014

A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational