Sermons on Decorating Trees:

One Dangerous Desire Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 26, 2006

4th in series on Judges. This message is about Gideon and Abimelech and deals with the dangerous desire of recognition.

The Verdict on Judges One Dangerous Desire February 26 How God’s Victory became Gideon’s Victory Headline in the Manessah Times: 300 destroy army of 120,000 with torches and trumpets Gideon was a timid farmer hiding his grain in a wine press. When God told him to fight the Midianites he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Clothes Make A Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2004

This Christmas message compares the swaddling clothes to the burial lineans of Christ.

Clothes Make A Man Luke 2.7; 23.53; 24.12 Stand Alone Christmas Sermon December 19, 2004 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Prior to worship, you’ll need one-inch strips of fabric, baby powder, & a box. Prior to beginning the message/service place the strips of cloth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

3 Voices Of Isaiah 40

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 4, 2003

There are many voices clammoring for our attention during the holidays. It is so loud that we might miss the important voices of Isaiah 40. 1. Repent & Prepare 2. "Cry Out" 3. "here is your God"

November 30, 2003 Title: 3 Voices of Isaiah 40 Text: Isaiah 40:1-9 Introduction 1. There are many voices clamoring for our attention this holiday season! I have already been receiving many donation requests in the mail Many that I’m sure are important and legitimate. different ministries and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Only The Star Remains

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-9, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Heaven Like? Part 1 - Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 11, 2008

What is Heaven Like? This is a question that is not easily answered as there are a large variety of ideas in history/Scripture. First we examine the relationship between heaven and the Kingdom.

The Burning Question What Is Heaven Like? Part 1 – Kingdom Come February 10, 2008 Various Scriptures Our first question is “What is heaven like?” A pretty tough question and one frankly that has been wrestled with and even debated by Christians and other religions for centuries. We will look at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Risky Business

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

What are you willing to risk in using your talents for God? Discover six ways on how to become the servant that multiplied the talents the most in Jesus’ parable.

What was the riskiest stunt you ever pulled off as a kid? Was it pedaling down the street in your banana seat bicycle as fast as you can and careful hold the handle bars still as you drove up on the ramp and sailed into the air for a brief moment into what seemed like infinity? Or was is risking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Priceless Gift

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2008

God gave a priceless gift in His Son, Jesus Christ, and whatever we give back will pale in comparison to that. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.

A Priceless Gift Griffith Baptist Church – 12/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Key verse: Matthew 2:11 - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Halloween?

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Is Halloween Christian?

A Christian Halloween?” 10/18/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Pastor_rr@yahoo.com Gal 5:19-21 “19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Apostolic

A Sermon For All Saints Day

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 31, 2009

For all the Saints, who from their Labors rest...

All Saints Sunday November 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stone That The Builders Rejected (Act 4:11-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

The Stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner ...

I must admit that I was drawn to this passage this morning because it had a refreshingly urban feel about it. If you’re familiar with the parables and metaphors used by Jesus, you know that He often spoke using rural images - speaking of shepherds and sheep and fields and harvests. And you could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12, Acts 4:11-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Face It! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 20, 2011

What does the bible mean by "setting one's face"?

One of the most exciting things about going on a trip is the planning. When you’ll go, the route you’ll take, who you’ll visit, the places you will go to eat, and all the other fun things you’ll do during your trip. A man went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deal With The Burned Out Bulbs Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

LIVING IN THE LIGHT REQUIRES DEALING WITH SOME BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

Turning on the Light: Deal with the Burned Out Bulbs Ephesians 4:25-32 INTRODUCTION There are 700 billion lights on the strip. Over five miles of lights are used to decorate the tree every year (+250,000). It takes 20,000 light bulbs to make the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night. There are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Memorial To The Master

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 24, 2010

This Memorial Day message seeks to point out the Christian’s need to remember that Christ paid the ultimate price for our spiritual freedom.

Memorial To The Master Text: Ps. 77:11, 12 Intro: You are no doubt aware that this is Decoration Day (the holiday’s original name)—Memorial Day weekend. To some this holiday may mean nothing more than a three-day weekend away from work. To others who have lost loved ones in battles and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Repent

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 8, 2015

God will lead us through the deserts and wilderness of life. He will reveal his glory to us during the journey. His power will be felt where we are most vulnerable.

It was the day after Christmas. A church minister was looking at the nativity scene outside of his church when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He turned toward the church to call the police when he saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican