Sermons on Descent:

1st Sunday After Christmas, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2022

JANUARY 1st, 2023.

Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148:1-14, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23. A). IN ALL OUR AFFLICTIONS HE IS AFFLICTED. Isaiah 63:7-9. When we pray for the Lord’s people today, we should remember past mercies - mercies which are ‘new every morning’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Similarly, as we look at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148:1-14, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Eternal Davidic Covenant

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

David wants to build God a house. The LORD says “I will build thee an house” (I Chron. 17:10). He is promised his “house, kingdom & throne shall be established forever!” Are you trying to build God’s house? Then expect God’s blessing on your home.

THE ETERNAL DAVIDIC COVENANT: Initiated by The LORD (2 Samuel 7:12-16; I Chron. 17:7-15; Psalm 89:3-4, 28-37; Luke 1:31-33) In 2 Sam. 7:1-7 David is thinking of building God a house. He wants to be a blessing to God. The man who sincerely wants to build God’s house is told that “the LORD will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16, 1 Chronicles 17:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King: Assurance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2025

People who have died in Christ are with Christ, and we will one day be reunited for eternity.

INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • When you love someone, what is one of the biggest fears we have, especially when we get older? • We live in a world where death often feels like the end of the story. • When we stand by the graveside of someone we love, questions naturally rise in our hearts: Where are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Until The Rain Be Past

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Spirit’s early rain begins God’s work in us, the latter rain matures it, and Christ’s eternal reign completes it forever.

Text: Song of Solomon 2:11 — “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.” --- You can almost hear music in that verse. After months of gray skies and cold wind, the bride lifts her face and says, “The winter is past.” It’s the sound of hope. The feel of life returning after ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3, Zechariah 10:1, Acts 2:17, James 5:7-8, Revelation 11:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Searching The Scriptures Daily Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2024

Read the Bible every day and let it change who you are so you can become who God made you to be.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES DAILY Text: Acts 17:10-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bible is something more than a body of revealed truths, a collection of books verbally inspired by God. It is also the living voice of God. The living God speaks through its pages. Therefore, it is not to be valued as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Switching Gears To Freedom

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 13, 2005

America was founded on the principle of Christian Liberty, where 95% of those who settled here were Christians. Today only about 5% of Americans are Christian. This country has traded Freedom for slavery. The answer to get back to our heritage is

Switching Gears To Freedom Eleutheria! Eleutheria is the Greek, word for freedom. When Paul penned this word it spoke volumes to the churches in Galatia. He was writing to people that came from a past of being abused by the province of Rome, but who recently have been given the golden ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel's 70-7's

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

The Book of Daniel is like no other Book of the Bible. Chapter 9:3-27 is a revelation of end-time events. The fulfillment of these events proves the accuracy of the Bible.

Daniel’s 70-7’s At one time during His ministry, the disciples asked Jesus what signs to watch for in His Second Coming. The Holy Spirit considered the answer so important that it’s recorded in three different Books, Mark, chapters 13-14 ; Luke, chapters 21-22. And in Matt. 24. Let’s turn to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Crescent, The Star & The Cross Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 12, 2009

Paul contrasts two sons, two mothers, two covenants and two Jerusalem’s between Legalism and faith.

As Israeli tanks are advancing on Gaza and Hamas militants continue to fire rockets at Israel, both sides continue to ignore international calls to stop the conflict. Israel has even warned it would escalate its assault. Since the present Israeli military advance on Gaza, the Palestinian death ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Other

I’m Just A Nethinim.

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 7, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 9: 1 – 44

1 Chronicles 9: 1 – 44 I’m just a Nethinim. 9 So all Israel was recorded by genealogies, and indeed, they were inscribed in the book of the kings of Israel. But Judah was carried away captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. 2 And the first inhabitants who dwelt in their possessions in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heavenly Worship Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 24, 2018

Message 14 from revelation describing worship from chapter 5.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heavenly Worship” Heaven Worships the Redeemer NOTE: these notes contain additional information for extended study not discussed in the sermon due to lack of time. There are four things out of place in the universe today. The church – which should be at the side ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Soteriology -- Study Of Salvation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the study of Salvation of Man.

Soteriology -- The Study Salvation Introduction As a result of willful rebellion, all humans since Adam have become separated from God and spiritually stillborn. The Scriptures unfold a most glorious story of redemption and God’s human renovation plan. The truths conceding this glorious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9, 1 Peter 1:18, Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 5, 2019

In order to make “A Fresh Start for the New Year”, therefore, we need to understand and walk in 1) The Desire for Freedom (Galatians 4:21-23 , 2) The Design for Freedom (Galatians 4:24-27), and celebrate 3) The Delight of Freedom (Galatians 4:28-31).

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: “(A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future”. Typically at this time, we make resolutions or commitments to change something (or multiple things) about ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Other

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 13, 2022

Jesus blew all of Nicodemus' categories when he told him that in order to see or enter the kingdom of God he must be born again.

Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 1) John 3:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-13-2022 Easter 1980. Easter Sunday morning, 1980. Wooddale Church of Christ. I was 12 years old, uncomfortable in my Easter dress clothes, sitting with a couple ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9, John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2001

The story of Jesus’ last week with a little poetic license from the Triumphal entry to the Crucifixion and burial. Tragedy to Triumph will complete the Story in a second sermon.

Triumph to Tragedy Luke 19:33-38, "And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:33-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible