Sermons on Divine Intimacy:

"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ - The Only Way Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

Religious Pluralism is wrong - Jesus Christ is the only way to God!

‘No Other Way, Truth or Life—but Jesus Christ’ Preached on October 7th 2001 Text: John 14:1-6 Intro: We are living in what some have called the post-Christian era, where, for most people, Jesus Christ has become totally irrelevant. People still have their religion, but, don’t talk to them about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Preeminent Lord" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

From Colossians 1:15-20, this sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Preeminent Lord.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Preeminent Lord Colossians 1:15-20 Today we are going to begin a sermon series from three of the four great Christological passages of the NT. In this series, it is our objective to answer the following question: who is the Christ of Christmas? With the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: God's Supreme Revelation" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

This sermon from Hebrews 1:1-3 examines the Christ of Christmas as God’s full and complete revelation.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? God’s Supreme Revelation Hebrews 1:1-3 In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in finally getting their “flying machine” off the ground, Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: “We have actually flown 120 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Incarnate Word" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Incarnate Word of God from John 1:1-14.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Incarnate Word John 1.1-18 In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, King Arthur appears standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him, one would have no idea that he is a king. In fact when Guinevere first meets Arthur, she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Searcher Of Hearts

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Let the Searcher of Hearts lead you in the everlasting way.

Isn’t it interesting, that the Psalmist ends his song with this invitation; “Search me, O God, and know my heart” Isn’t that kind of like inviting the neighborhood bully to take your lunch, while he’s sitting under a shade tree eating it? Or saying to your boss, “Hey, I’ll work this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Is No Turkey

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2000

For Christ the King Sunday: This message contrasts the one-time celebrations to which we "invite" the turkey to the full-time, all-seasons lordship of Jesus.

After Thanksgiving dinner, the men in the house retired to the family room to share in that most sacred of spiritual rituals – we worshipped at the shrine of the great god football. And it was not long before someone scored a touchdown and went into a liturgical dance in the end zone: high fives, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Anointed King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 26, 2000

Jesus anointing at Bethany followed by the triumphal entry to Jerusalem

One of the things the gospel writers do as they present their accounts of the life and words of Jesus, is to describe the wide range of responses to Jesus. That’s very apparent in today’s reading from John 12. Here we see a range of responses to Jesus, ranging from Mary’s loving devotion to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

John 1

Contributed by Bryan Richardson on Dec 2, 2000

John 1

THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT JOHN 1 10-31-99 INTRO: He came from the bosom of the Father to the bosom of a woman; He put on humanity that He might put on Divinity; He became the Son of Man that we might become the Sons of God;’ He was born contrary to the laws ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Master Of The Wind

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at Christ’s control in our lives

IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT. THE WIND HOWLED BLOWING THE TOP OFF THE BREAKERS BEFORE THEY CRASHED BACK INTO THE TROUGHS BELOW. THE DARKNESS WAS BROKEN BY MOMENTARY STREAKS OF LIGHT AS THE CLOUDS RACED ACROSS THE FACE OF THE FULL MOON. COULD IT BE? YES IT WAS HARD TO BELIEVE BUT THERE WAS A BOAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

All The Fullness

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000

How does Jesus measure up against the ’spirit guides’ of the New Age?

The Gnostics of the first century were no different than those of similar beliefs throughout history; including today. The names get changed, but the belief system remains basically the same, because the same demons are being worshipped and the same falsehoods are being perpetrated by the same ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ's Equality With God

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 15, 2000

We’re going to look at Jesus’ equality with God in nature, His equality with God in power, and His equality with God in authority.

Christ’s Equality With God John 10:30 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 17, 2000 Introduction: We are getting closer and closer to Christmas. I hope that all of you have your shopping done. I hope all of you have your houses sufficiently decorated. I hope ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30, John 5:21-23

Denomination: *other

What It Means To Have An Advocate With The Father

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

I want to thank Pastor Curtis Linton for this outline. It really spoke to my heart. Thank God that we have Someone to plead our case to the Father

1 JOHN 2:1-2 "WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE AN ADVOCATE WITH THE FATHER" * It’s judgment time. * The angel has put one foot on land and one foot on the sea. * He blows the trumpet of God and time as we know it will be no more! * There may be different views about the millennium, but we will all agree that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Doesn't Roll

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 1, 2005

Is your life, marriage, home, and faith built on a firm foundation or on sinking sand?

The Rock That Doesn’t Roll (Matthew 16:13-20) Good morning! What a great joy it is to be with you this morning. I trust that you’ve come with an open heart and mind this morning and that you want to hear from God and not from just another preacher. I want you to know I’m not here to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ - The Better One

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

Christ is superior to all that has gone before, and the fulfillment of all the promises.

CHRIST -- THE BETTER ONE Christ is referred to as ¡¥Better¡¦ 13 times in the Epistle to the Hebrews Hebrews- the book of better things! CHRIST - THE BETTER ONE I. BETTER THAN THE PROPHETS Hebrews 1:1 ¡V 3. 1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible