Sermons on Emmanuel:

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 17, 2017

The Easter story tells us that 1) God keeps his promises, 2) God brings a fresh start, and 3) God speaks to those who listen.

Matthew 28:1-10 A Fresh Start Today over a billion people will celebrate Easter, and not just with Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies and big buffet dinners, as wonderful as all those things are. People will celebrate all over the globe the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why all the attention for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

This Side Vs That Side?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 3, 2021

It is insane to thing we can stay right where we are doing the same things over and over... We need to come out into the deeper. Come to the other side.

THIS SIDE? THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US GO TO MOUNT NEBO… THERE MOSES WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE… BUT HE IS NOT PERMITTED TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE… THE PROMISE LAND. (AT THIS TIME) Deuteronomy 34:4 And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Matthew 17:1-2, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Impact Of A Planted Tree Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Nov 23, 2016

Christmas Series from Isaiah

Series: Immanuel Week: Two Passage: Isaiah 11:1-9 Title: The Impact of A Planted Tree Interesting Statement: Greg bought a 35-foot tall Christmas tree for his two-story 30 ft. tall house. Did he put the tree outside his house and decorate it there? No. He cut that tree into three equal parts and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chistmas Is Jesus

Contributed by John Crowe on Dec 27, 2016

This is a Christmas Eve service. I introduced each major point by taking an ornament from our tree.

Christmas is Jesus Christmas Eve service December 24, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church Merry Christmas! - Peace on Earth - Good will to Man The story of Jesus’ birth starts long before Joseph and Mary were visited by the angel. Prophets, hundreds of years before Jesus was born told about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Are Stange Creatures

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 6, 2016

In honor of Mothers, with feeling and a touch of Humor.

"Today Mothers are being recognized for their dedication and TLC. It's a day of appreciation for making you finish something that couldn’t be done, for standing by you and believing in you, and for getting up in the middle of the night to clean your bottom and to wash your dippers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Oct 28, 2012

Paul tell the church at Corinth that love is the way.

A More Excellent Way 1Corinthians 13:4/8 In chapter thirteen the Apostle Paul writes about the more excellent way, or what he had in view, in the close of the former chapter, namely, charity, or, as it is commonly rendered love. The word charity to most meant almsgiving, but charity in its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

The Cross, The Glory, The Deliverance Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

It is faith which sees the glorious light of God even in our darkest night of suffering, which brings transformation to those who are oppressed, depressed and defeated. It is this faith that reveals the glory of God, and castes out demons.

the Cross the Glory the Deliverance There is the brightness of Jesus’ face, and the cloud, as the expression of the glory of God. “the miracle is not that Jesus glowed. It is that He did not glow all the time”. Chuck Missler Veiled in flesh the godhead see, hail the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-23

Denomination: *other

Caution - Church Under Construction

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

Based on 1 Corinthians 3. A message about building a healthy church - using the extended metaphor of construction.

Title: Build The Church – Be The Church Text: 1 Cor 3:5-17 Homiletical subject: What does it take to build a healthy and growing church? Homiletical complement: it takes all of us, using all of our gifts, with all of our heart, in the power and partnership of Jesus Christ, who is Lord of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching The Birth Of Jesus: The Shepherds

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2023

We respond to the coming of Jesus in the same manner as the shepherds.

A few years ago, there was a significant effort in the media and among some government leaders to erase any mention of “Christmas” from this season of the year and replace it with “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays.” Of course, many did not go along with that and still firmly proclaim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent Iv "the Cast Of Christmas"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 19, 2023

Mary and Elizabeth: Ordinary People In God’s Plan I begin and end with "Mary did you know" No, but she adjusted to God's plan. Elizabeth adjusted. The ? is not Mary did you know...but do YOU know?

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2023 Advent IV Luke 1:26-38 Redeemer “The Cast of Christmas” Mary and Elizabeth: Ordinary People In God’s Plan This is the time of year when Christmas songs fill the air…people are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Luke 1:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Came Down At Christmas

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Dec 22, 2024

At Christmas if all we speak about is Jesus and the manger in isolation of his life of love and sacrifice we are doing the gospel a disservice. Christmas is a redemption story - tell it with all its glory.

As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. I say this because “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays”, businesses exclude Christmas by saying “holiday sale” and when someone asks if you are ready for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And Don’t Remove Christ From Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025

If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you?

Go! And… Don’t Remove Christ from Christmas INTRODUCTION — “When Christmas Loses Christ” If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you? Some years ago, a large shopping centre ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 2:11, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Shall I Repay? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

The experiences of the present, the experiences of the past, and the expectations of the future. That is, “He listens to me (Psalm 116:1-2), he listened to me (Psalm 116:3-12), and he will listen to me (Psalm 116:13-19).” Leads to Repay.

Theme: What Shall I Repay? Text: Psalm 116 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"(Psalm 107:1) Introduction: The key verse of this psalm is our theme: “What shall I repay” or offer or render or return or give to the Lord? Psalmists had ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Characters: Isaiah

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 1, 2022

Jesus birth was foretold thousands of years beforehand by a prophet living for God

I’ll never forget a friend of mine asking where the wreath with the candles were during one of my first church pastorates. I replied, “we don’t need those rituals do we?” The response was all about the history, her church experiences during Christmas and why she loved a church all dressed up in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

911 Aftershocks

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006

We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist