Sermons on Elizabeth:

God's Solution For Sin

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Three ineffective ways to deal with sin and three effective ways to deal with sin.

John wrote this letter to counter the false teachings that crept into the churches. This morning, we will look at three ineffective ways to deal with our sin and three effective ways to deal with our sin. The passage we will look at is 1 John 1:5-10. Because the word, sin, is not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: *other

"The Way To Purity” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002

To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Song

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 2, 2001

Christmas sermon on Mary’s song

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Let’s join Mary today in rejoicing at the coming of Christ our Saviour. There’s a certain timelessness in the words of Mary’s song. The coming of Christ affects all times and places in a similar way. So let’s spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Anglican

Wise Up For The New Year

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001

An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 5:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Can You Conceive Your Miracle This Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001

What does it take to give birth to a miracle? Mary sets an example for us to follow.

Last week we talked about planting a seed in someone else’s life. Reaching out and touching them with the message of hope, coming alongside and being an impact player in their life by telling them of Jesus. I asked, how many of you could use a miracle this Christmas, and many of you raised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:46, Matthew 1:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's The Big Deal About Angels?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

Written for St. Michael and All Angels Sunday, this sermon explores the biblical purpose and role of angels. It does not highlight one particular text, but uses a broad biblical overview to confront the popular notion of a fluffy, harp-playing angel in fl

Today we celebrate the festival of St. Michael and all angels, known in some other countries and traditions as Michaelmas. Michael, the archangel, is mentioned in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation, as well as other Bible-time writings that we do not consider to be part of our Bible. This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, Psalm 35:5-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; loving God.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Remember July 14, 2002 Daniel 5 "Then Daniel answered before the king, "Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king and make known to him the interpretation. O king, the Most High ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:17-23, Daniel 5:17-28

Denomination: Holiness

Who's Baby Is This

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 16, 2002

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent Mary receives the angel telling her she will have Jesus

4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "Who’s Baby Is This?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Sign - God Is With Us

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 17, 2002

what this sign of emmanuel means for us

GOD IS WITH US… 18Now this is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19Joseph, her fiance, being a just man, decided to break the engagement quietly, so as not to disgrace her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Things To Cherish This Christmas

Contributed by Scott Cody on Aug 14, 2003

In this special season of giving, it’s important for us to cherish God’s great gift.

It’s that time of year again. . . Christmas. How are you doing on purchasing those Christmas presents? They say that the Saturday before Christmas is the busiest shopping day of the year, but the most grueling shopping day of the year is the day after Christmas. That’s the day when we return all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus; Our Hope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 3, 2004

It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------- July 5, 1992 --------------- It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe. The evangelist George Whitfield was witnessing to a man, "What do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003

The Holy Ghost is the power. The fire is what cleans us up to receive the power.

The Fire of God Matt. 3:11-12 **BEFORE READING TEXT** If I were to ask how many here want more of Father, Son, Holy Ghost, most of us would shout “amen”. And if I asked how many wanted more of the fire of God, most would again shout “amen”. Yet, (not to anyone’s discredit, etc.) if we had a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001

Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique Savior

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 18, 2003

Jesus is unique; you can’t find anything like him anywhere else. So make time for him.

A Unique Savior SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Joy at 15-year-old Elizabeth Smart’s "miraculous" return to her Utah family gave way on Thursday to efforts to unravel the mystery of her nine-month ordeal, apparently at the hands of a street preacher who claimed he was a prophet who talked to angels. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary The Willingness Of Christmas Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 6, 2003

Characters of Christmas Sermon Series Sermon #1 MARY- THE WILLINGNESS OF CHRISTMAS The WOMAN of Christmas The WOMB of Christmas The WILLINGNESS of Christmas

Characters of Christmas Sermon Series for December AM Sermon 1 Mary- The Willingness of Christmas The Womb of Christmas The Woman of Christmas The Willingness of Christmas Turn to Luke Chapter 1 I recently asked people to name someone popular or famous named Mary. The answers came from all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist