Sermons on Disgrace Shame:

A Chronological Exposition Of The Christmas Narratives Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

Each event in the Christmas narrative is explained and applied to our lives.

A SHORT EXPOSITION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER From the Book, “Every Day with Jesus”, a one year’s journey through the Life of Jesus in chronological order with devotional comments for each day. An E-Book is available at homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob maraurelle A. The Birth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sending The Twelve - Mark 6:7-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

After many months of training, Jesus finally sends out the 12 to preach. He empowers them with the same miracles he did to show they were doing his work by his authority and power. Rejection of them meant forfeiting Jewishness.

Mark 6:7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Matthew 10:1-14, Luke 9:1-6

Proud Vs. Humble Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Tamar Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 1, 2017

The gentile ancestors of Jesus. The list of women in an all male genealogy of Jesus.

Buried in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew chapter one is a gospel treasure. That treasure is five women. The Gospels include two genealogies of Jesus - Luke 3:23–38 and Matthew 1:1–17. Luke’s version traces our Lord back to Adam, placing him over the family of mankind. Matthew’s list establishes ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's A Body Good For?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Life Takes A Wrong Turn...i Need A Miracle Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001

Things don’t always go as expected. Joseph found it out, and so have you. What do I do when life seemingly takes a wrong turn and I need a miracle?

For Horace Walpole life had taken a wrong turn somewhere along his journey. Life had become drab and dreary, just an existence. I won’t ask for a show of hands though I think some of you could relate to Horace’s situation. It is where you are right now. You made plans in life and somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises Of Hope

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2001

Jesus coming is heralded by three messengers. We too are called to herald his coming to those we know.

It’s perhaps appropriate in the week when Harry Potter hit the big screens in Australia that we should be looking at this account of Luke 1. Because here we see the supernatural in far more startling form than anything you’ll ever read in Harry Potter - and this is history! Here we have an angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

Change--Not!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001

Jesus is the constant, consistent, completely sufficient source of our salvation.

Three or four summers ago we did a family vacation trip that included a stop at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. I suspect that many of you have been there and can picture this geyser that was named Old Faithful because like clockwork, every 67 minutes, there is a spectacular eruption ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-25

Denomination: *other

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Sep 1, 2002

In the judgment of Belshazzar we once again see that God is clearly in control. This sermon talks about his four fatal sins.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - You’ve heard the expression "Deja vu all over again." Well, that’s what our text in Daniel 5 reminds me of. Doesn’t this episode seem to be a lot like the stories we’ve already read in Daniel? I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: *other

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Paul was a mighty man of God but like Elijah he was a man with a nature like yours and mine (James 5:17). You may be redeemed in the Blood of the Lamb but you still carry around in your body feet made of clay.

Victory Over Temptation It was the Apostle Paul’s practice to deliver to his hearers that which he received from the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:3-5). Paul was a mighty man of God but like Elijah he was a man with a nature like yours and mine (James 5:17). You may be redeemed in the Blood of the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Example: Believe And Obey

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2007

Christmas sermon on the example that Joseph gave to us. He was a quiet, righteous man who played an important part in the nativity story. He believed and obeyed. His faith resulted in an act of submission to God and an act of mercy and compassion to Ma

Joseph’s Example: Believe and Obey Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction When asked about obeying God, a preacher once said, “Brethren, whatever the good God tells me to do in this blessed Book, that I am going to do. If I see in it that I must jump through a stone wall, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Blocks For Success - Vision Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 1, 2007

The message deals with accomplishing God’s purpose in our lives. First in the series.

Building Blocks for the New Year - Vision Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Pastor Don Jones Introduction It has gone by so fast. I don’t know where the time went. I can’t believe it’s already here. You have probably either said, or heard, all of these statements this past week. If you haven’t I’m sure you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

If You Build It

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

This sermon is based on the theme of the movie: Field of Dreams.It was preached to encourage the church as we embarked on a building program

INTRODUCTION: In 1989 the movie – The Field of Dreams – was released. It starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, an idealistic city boy and ex-hippie turned Iowa corn farmer. Standing in the middle of his corn field, Ray hears the ghostly voice of a dead baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational