Sermons on Decorating Trees:

Advent - God's Judder Bar.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 18, 2002

A sermon that considers how Advent is a time of preparation for the Christian.

There is a tarsealed road at East Gore that leads to the river. Along this road are a series of deliberately built bumps like judder bars. They have been put there to restrain the young people who like to race along that road. The concern is to slow them down and to prepare them for entering East ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Mighty God We Serve Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, forward, into the realm of the spiritual. I have been teaching on war. War against an unseen enemy. To help you understand his devices and h

Sunday March 2nd, 2008 Series: the Fight part 9 Conclusion Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Sermon: What a Mighty God We Serve Speaker: Pastor Michael West For nine weeks now, I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Short Christmas Message - Christmas Travesty – Pseudo Christmas Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 3, 2022

There are two versions of Christmas - one the world accepts, and the one Christians accept. One is false and one is correct. This shorter message considers "Pseudo-Christmas", the false Christmas. It is a message of contrasts.

A SHORT CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - CHRISTMAS TRAVESTY – PSEUDO CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IN SOCIETY Well Christmas time is almost upon us again. Some people ignore this time and see it nothing but another holiday. Some see it as a means of satisfying the flesh in eating and drinking and getting drunk. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14-15, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem True But Was He Born In You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 25, 2022

As we celebrate Christmas and understand that Jesus was born in Bethlehem – TRUE – the question is has Jesus been born in You

Jesus was born in Bethlehem TRUE But was He born in You By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The 1st of December my wife and I went to the Christmas tree lighting in our town, it was a very nice event. The high school band played Christmas songs, they gave out free hot chocolate, Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Apostolic

I Will Love Them Freely

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006

Let me encourage you to exercise real and deep forgiveness that goes beyond words and continues to aid the healing process between your brothers and sisters or your family members. Let the love of God toward you flow freely out to others.

The story is told of an elderly lady who was living in poverty. Her son had recently passed away and she was in mourning. A lawyer came by to help her settle her son’s affairs and interpret the will for her. The lady was illiterate and had always been taken care of by others. Sadly, her son did ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:4-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Christmas Stuff Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus created all of the stuff of this material universe, and in His Incarnation He became personally involved with the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdom. His goal is to redeem all of His creation from the effects of the fall, so that even stuff is a part of the plan of salvation.

Back in October of 1948, a young pastor and his wife took on the challenge of repairing and restoring an old church. Their goal was to have it done by Christmas Eve. But just two days before Christmas a storm dumped over an inch of rain, and the roof leaked, and right in front of the church the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Worth Remembering

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is a Memorial Day sermon. There is also a Lord’s Supper included in this service.

Series: Memorial Day WORTH REMEMBERING Joshua 4:1-7 Introduction: After being married for 14 years have learned a couple of things. I have learned that my wife seems to be able to remember things I did when we were dating in High School that I have tried to forget. I have learned that my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Completely Invested Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 1, 2019

This is the 20th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#20] COMPLETELY INVESTED Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating the graves of her 2 sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated 2 mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 15, 2003

Before Jesus was presented as the Messiah John the Baptist issued a call to preparation.

Preparation for Christmas Mark 1: 1-8 The title of today’s message is “Preparation for Christmas.” This probably suggests to you; going to the attic and bringing down all the decorations, putting up the tree and all the lights, purchasing the gifts, doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away Bitterness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

What is bitterness? Where does it come from? What should Christians do about bitterness. Paul tells us.

"Put Away Bitterness" Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Intro: Recently I was pulling out of a parking space in Leah’s DoodleBug. I was beside a bus so I had to pull half way out to see is anything was coming. A car was driving down the lane, far too fast and had to swerve to miss me. I signaled my apology ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Planned On Purpose (Nov.)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2002

This is a lesson for the last week of November, on planned giving for Christmas

Planned on PURPOSE, last week of November By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Matthew 26:15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 26:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking The Part PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Encourages us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ, our hope and salvation.

Greetings, beloved family of God, As we gather together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of another Christmas season, a season that is etched with joy, a season where we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This season is a beacon of hope, a reminder of God's unfathomable love, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Topics: Hope, Authenticity

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christmas

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Fishing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 17, 2005

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany The call of the first 4 disciples

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany MATTHEW 4:12-23 "Fishing" When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali&endash; 14to fulfill what was said through the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran