Sermons on Easter Gifts:

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

Honring The Workers

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon is a good one for Labor Day as well as reminding the church body of the need for all of us to do our part in the ministries of the church.

Honoring the Worker Ephesians 4:11-16 Intro.: A. As we celebrate Labor Day this weekend it is important to Honor Workers in our Community. What different occupations do we have represented here today? THANK YOU! B. Now why is it important to Honor Workers? - Imagine what life would be like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Adventist

Church Plan And Purpose

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

A review our the importance of using what God has given us for the purpose of growing and building up the church.

I. REVIEW FROM TODAY Where is Paul? Prison What has happened? Judaisers adding circumcision & other requirements to grace 3.2 (we do the same) READ PHIL 3:12 1. What had Paul not obtained? (Vs. 10) 2. What were 4 parts of vs. 10 3. Describe Godly perfection (12) – Phil 1.6 & Eph ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Immanuel"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 12, 2017

Immanuel will never abandon us, abuse us, will stay with us always.

“Immanuel” Isaiah 7: 13-16 There is a story told that in 1994 two Americans were invited by the Russian Department of Education to teach morals an ethics in their prisons, fire and police departments, and orphanages. According to one of them, "Will Fish” there were about 100 boys and girls in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Where Did He Go?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 31, 2021

Much is said about unity of the body of Christ. Here Paul tells how to accomplish this. He also goes into the depth that God will go to unify His Church.

Sermon Title: Where did He go? Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Now hear the reading of God’s word. There will be a few stops on our way through our Scripture Text too. Ephesians 4:1-16 NLT Unity in the Body 4 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I See The Light! Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The strength of our faith is tied up in our ability to hear God.

I think that it’s important to consistently remind ourselves that we do not serve a silent God. Throughout the pages of Scripture we see a God who is involved in His people’s lives and wants to speak to them and DOES speak to them. We see in the Bible a God who desperately wants to redeem mankind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Totally Immersed Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 21, 2011

"If you have the Word without the Spirit, you’ll dry up. If you have the Spirit without the Word, you’ll blow up. If you have both the Word and the Spirit, you’ll grow up." (Derek Prince)

Opening illustration: Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boldly Building Up The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 4, 2007

We all have a part in building the Body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:11-12 Topic: Boldly Building the Body of Christ If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old; if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Small Coins Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 5, 2012

Do you struggle with the idea that your giving makes no difference? What difference does our giving make in the Grand scheme of things.

Have you seen the Television show, Storage Wars? Storage Wars is a reality television series that began on the A&E Network premiering in 2010. The show features two auctioneers and 5 auction hunters -- Dave Hester, Darrell Sheets, Barry Weiss, and Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante. (If you watch ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Three Men And A Baby

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 17, 2017

"3 Men and a Baby" was a spoof movie on how men don't know how to care for babies. The Wise Men seemed that way, but they followed the star, persevered in their search, and entered in to know Christ

THREE MEN AND A BABY Matt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ENTERING HEAVEN 1. Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 2 - The Power To ‘know’ - Wisdom, Knowledge, And Discerning Of Spirits And The Power To ‘accomplish’ Faith, Healings, Working Of Miracles Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

The English word “know” can be defined as the ability to be aware of truth or to perceive directly; to be convinced or certain; have a practical or experiential understanding.

Week Two - The Power to ‘Know’ Wisdom, Knowledge, Discerning of Spirits The English word “know” can be defined as the ability to be aware of truth or to perceive directly; to be convinced or certain; have a practical or experiential understanding. (Merriam Webster). This definition can be applied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8, 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Building - 101 Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

Unity is planned in eternity but lived out in community

“Body Building - 101” Ephesians 4:7-16 OPEN: So we’ve gone through the first opening verses of Eph 4 which has given to us the very basics of learning how to walk like a believer. We’ve begun to discover how different the church is supposed to be in comparison to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The End Is Near Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2021

Since The End is Near we should be: 1) Self-Controlled (1 Peter 4:7), demonstrating 2) Sincere Love (1 Peter 4:8-9), and faithfully 3) Serving One-Another (1 Peter 4:10-11).

1 Peter 4:7-11. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Christmas On Purpose Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009

Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this first message of our Christmas series we learn to respond like the shepherds... to pause our normal activity, search out Christ, and come to a place of worship. This series conc

THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2: 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 2 Of 5: Why Do Some People In The Church Think Differently From Me? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

There’s an awful lot in the Bible about the church being united, but there are so many differences between people that affect the church. Why is that?

Series: Questions About the Church Part 2 of 5: Why Do Some People in the Church Think Differently from Me? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 11-12, 26; 3:1-2,4 Introduction Last week I started a series of messages dealing with questions people may have about the church, and I talked about “What the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7-26

Denomination: Baptist