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Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News And The Wonder Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

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Christmas brings with it a variety of emotions. For some, it’s joy and excitement as we think about presents and celebrations. For others, it can feel lonely, empty, or even stressful. I want to remind you of this: Christmas is good news for everyone.

Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News and the Wonder of the Incarnation Introduction Hello everyone, and a very Happy Christmas to you! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to celebrate the birth of our Saviour this morning. Today, we come together to rejoice in the most important birth in human history—the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-7, Hebrews 1:3, Matthew 1:23, Romans 6:23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 25, 2026

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At the wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into wine—and shows us how God transforms emptiness into joy. When the wine of life runs out, faith begins with obedience, and what God gives next is always better than before.

Wedding Feast Epiphany Season is an opportunity to reflect on the glory our savior reveals to the world not only in the Incarnation at Christmas, but in His whole life and ministry. Each of our reading in this Epiphany season is about that same shining forth, the revelation of God’s glory in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

No Mediocrity Allowed Here

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 19, 2025

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Did the Son of God, Jesus Christ, Lord and God and Creator of the Universe, put aside His transcendent glory and empty Himself, coming down all the way to assume our weak human nature so that we could “get by”?

Seventh Sunday in Course 2025 Unless you have a pretty strong grounding in what we used to call “Bible History,” today’s first reading could leave you a little blindsided, that is until you heard the Gospel. King Saul, first king of the Israelite kingdom, had taken three thousand of his best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, 1 Samuel 26:2, 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 1 Samuel 26:12-13, 1 Samuel 26:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

My Favorite Church Member Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 10, 2007

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#7 in the Book of James Series deals with favoritism in the church.

My Favorite Church Member #7 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May All of us have favorites. We have our favorite ice cream, our favorite food, our favorite hobby and even our favorite brand of automobiles. Favoritism is everywhere; in the job place, proven by the statement: “It’s not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fads In Religion

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002

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People are hungry, spiritually today. Yet often people look for a quick fix. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to fish for people?

Bibliography: Culture Shift, lesson 8 I learned something interesting this week. Let me ask you something. Have you seen Miss Cleo on television lately? You know who Miss Cleo is, don’t you? Have you noticed that her commercials haven’t been on television lately? It seems that Miss Cleo is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

When You Can't Believe Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

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For people living under the influence of spiritual blindness by REFUSING TO BELIEVE the infallible, authoritative word of God...

The Bible says, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see…” How strong is your SPIRITUAL eyesight? On a scale of 1-10, 10 being JESUS, where are you? Did you know that SOME OF US are WILLINGLY walking down the road of life VISUALLY IMPAIRED? (Beer Goggles slide) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Faith: Just Showing Up Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 5, 2007

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God gives Jonah very few details and Jonah has to step out in faith to get the job done.

Jonah’s to do list: “Things to do today: Take a walk to the city of Nineveh – check; Give God’s message to the hated Ninevites – check; Have dinner in a nice Assyrian café – check; Go to bed and get some sleep – check.” When we read our Scripture today, it appears that Jonah treats the people of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confusing Words Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 18, 2009

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The nest is comfortable. It is safe, warm, secure and only for a season. You can’t stay in the nest forever. If you stay there too long, then it is no longer an incubator, but a coffin!

“Outed” Confusing Words Pt. 2 Introduction: Last week I challenged you that God does indeed want to make us uncomfortable. He desires for us to have a nest to which we can retreat every so often for comfort and revitalization. However, He absolutely refuses to leave us here or allow us to become ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Do It Without Me, 16th Church Anniversary

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2018

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This message is for our 16th Church anniversary. It speaks to our being motivated to do the work of the Lord versus being obligated.

Don’t Do It Without Me 16th Anniversary Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8; Luke 19:1-10 Today we celebrate sixteen years as a Church. When we look around the sanctuary and see the empty seats, it appears that maybe we do not have a lot to celebrate. If you are having these thoughts, let me tell you now ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Waiting On The Other Side Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

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A sermon examining the things that we will encounter as we continue to serve the Lord.

WHAT IS WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE Mark 5:1-22 Like many of you I began this year with great hope and anticipation. On the first Sunday of the year, many of my preacher friends rolled out their “2020 vision” to their churches. In hind sight, that “2020 Vision” got blurry in a hurry! There is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Bread?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 13, 2010

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What happens when there is no bread in the "house of bread? What happens when the bread is brought back?

“NO BREAD?” (freely adapted from Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers) RUTH 1:1-7 OPEN Do you like fresh baked bread? It’s one of my favorite things in the whole world. Nothing smells and tastes like fresh baked bread. Imagine passing a bakery and thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The View From Here

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

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Some people are sell outs. They turn their backs on family and friends for opportunity or wealth. What's your price? Have you sold out or been sold out by friends unjustly? Jesus enters a town famous for its sell outs and offers forgiveness & salvation

The View from Here LUKE 19:1-9 Joshua 2 Message: We are now in the third week of our journey with Jesus as He makes His way to Jerusalem to receive the agony and glory that await. Three weeks ago Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and caused a great stir in Bethany. This stir also affected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Romans 3:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bad Choices In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 28, 2021

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We hear much today about self-proclaimed preachers who seem to care little about the Lord and His Holy Word but seem to care a great deal about their wealth and popularity. Phinehas and Hophni were not so concerned about popularity but they certainly cared about their creature comforts!

Bad Choices In The Tabernacle Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:27-36, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Leviticus 24:10-16, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Kings 19:18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Galatia's Call By His Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021

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To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to them, and in them; that they might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Galatia’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-one of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Galatia’s Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God called the Galatians by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:11-12, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Came To His House

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Aug 11, 2002

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Zacchaeus faced many problems that we face today. People are trying everything they can to solve them, but they find just a large emptiness! Who could possible solve these problems? Friend, let me introce you to the Salvation that came to His House!

Introduction: Just like many today, Zacchaeus had some problems that he needed someone to help him overcome! A. His position was a problem (vs. 2) It is always hard for the rich to get saved because they do not need anything! (Mat.10:23) B. His elevation was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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