Sermons on Decorating Trees:

How To Be A Dud For God

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to be ineffective for the Kingdom of God

I Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” Brought up with fireworks on the 4th of July. Tennessee to buy them Every now and then we would have one that The fuse would light… Smoke would come out… Anticipation would raise…NOTHING!!! It was a dud! Nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget Jesus This Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Dec 23, 2010

We may get too busy and stress out that we forget the True Meaning of Christmas and that is JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD.

LUKE 2 In Luke 2, we read the story of when Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. You can say they have a parenting problem. They were given the Son of God to look after and they lost Him. It took them four days before they found Him in the Temple and what He was doing fascinate them. Did you know it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

A cross is much more than a piece of jewelry.

Take Up Your Cross Scripture: Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Mark 8:34 (NIV) (Hold up one of the crosses.) You know what this is, don't you? Of course you do, it is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Baptist

A Veteran Of Holiness?

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014

To be a top Soldier in the Army of the Lord, one cannot often be AWOL from formation. Excessive absenteeism from Church leads to a weak line of defense against the battles of everyday life in the ungodly environment we face in this world.

Have you been in any battles lately? Did you win, or were you put down? Sometimes it seems that our daily walk with the Lord is definitely a form of warfare. In your biggest battle, were you about ready to surrender and give it up? Some folks do. Some give up without a fight, some give up after a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Garment For The Party

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

Series: The Armor Of God [#5] THE HELMET OF SALVATION Ephesians 6:17 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020

There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rice Paper

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 2, 2015

A drama for children: Rice Paper

Rice Paper (A suitable text, John 6: 25-59) Theme: Growing to be like Jesus. Aim: 1. To encourage the children to grow to be like Jesus. 2. To encourage the children to read and listen to stories about Jesus. Materials: A small decorated box to hold the following items. A small quantity of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-59

Denomination: Lutheran

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 focuses on the bat.

Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like Bats? Scriptures: Numbers 13:17-21; 27-33; 14:1-10 Introduction In my message last week, we look at the buzzards. The main point I want you to remember from last week is that the buzzard needs 10-12 feet of running room in order to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Boy God Could Use

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 11, 2004

How God uses young boys for his service.

A Boy God Could Use Rev. John W. Gerald I. Five Loaves and Two Fishes John 6: 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? 10 And Jesus said, Make the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Stop And Take It All In Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2002

We rejoice in a God who blesses us.

STOP, AND TAKE IT ALL IN Luke 2:19 (15-20) S: Mystery Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BLESSES US. ?: What? What did Mary think about? KW: Incidents TS: We will find in our study four incidents that would cause Mary to mull over her blessings. The _____ incident was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 16, 2004

A divine decree that cannot and will not fail.

I Will Build My Church Introduction "Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You The One ?

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 11, 2004

Christmas Sermon - Which Jesus do you want for Christmas

I have a secret to tell you. I’ve picked out a present for my wife, Linda. I am getting her a beautiful 2 caret diamond ring in a platinum setting. It looks great! I admit that it isn’t exactly what she asked for, but I searched and searched on-line and just couldn’t find anywhere where I could get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anticipation And Preparation

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Today, we can base our present hope of salvation on the fact that we need a Savior, God provides testimony for the Savior we need, and He has provided Christ as our Savior.

1. The first principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the problem of man (2:17) 2. The second principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the preparation by the messenger (3:1a) 3. The third principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the promise of the Master ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Weddings & Miracles

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2007

A look at the wedding in Cana in it relation to the first wedding in Eden and the final wedding feast of the Lamb.

MSNBC reported on an archaeological dig in Cana, Israel in 2004. The article read: “Among the roots of ancient olive trees, archaeologists have found pieces of large stone jars of the type the Gospel says Jesus used when he turned water into wine at a Jewish wedding in the Galilee village of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist