Sermons on Ephrathah:

When God Became King Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2023

Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it!

Sermon: Palm Sunday - How Jesus (God) became King! Thesis: Jesus proved He was the King of Kings through His birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. Many just refused to see it! Scripture Texts: John 12: 1-19 Jesus Anointed at Bethany 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Man With No Room Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004

Today we move to an unnamed mystery man. We established that the first verses in Matthew’s gospel are perhaps the most neglected in the New Testament; and this morning we’re going to look at one of the most widely known sections of Scripture.

Three years ago I began a message with a Christmas Quiz. I recently came across some additional questions to test our knowledge of the Nativity. 1. Jesus was born in what town? a. Jerusalem b. Nazareth c. Bethlehem d. Milwaukee 2. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? a. It was too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Chapter 1:1 – 15 My goal is that you would “draw a line in the sand”, so to speak, that you would start believing things to die for. Go over the Romans Outline. Let’s Begin... Rom 1:1-6 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Whistle While He Works Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 4, 2010

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 12

Zechariah 10: 1- 12 Whistle while He works 1 Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone. 2 For the idols speak delusion; the diviners envision lies, and tell false dreams; they ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009

It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Perfect Expression-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2013

1 of 2. The apostle John demonstrated that Jesus is the perfect expression of God to man. God perfectly expresses Himself to mankind thru Jesus. But why thru Jesus alone? God’s perfect expression for mankind is...

GOD’s PERFECT EXPRESSION-I—John 1:1-5 Attention: Decision to marry. Not a mere Event but is a reality of Total commitment. Those who simply ‘live together’ never experience the security of commitment inherent to actual marriage. That is because Marriage is the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2011

Simeon is easily overlooked in the account of Christ’s birth. This should not be, as he was the first person to die in the Faith.

“There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And he came in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Used By God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018 Intro Last Sunday… was the start of launching into a new season. Launching into the Gospel of Luke…. Encountering Jesus Launching into Advent season…Luke offers us what we could call the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

How God reached out to mankind through his Son Jesus.

Can You Hear Me Now? Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for collecting art. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Like God (Micah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 6, 2025

When you’ve lost your sense of well-being, weep because judgment is coming, but hope because Jesus is coming, and trust because justice is coming—God will make all things right in the end.

As 29-year-old Neha Wright checked her mailbox and brought in the latest batch of bills, she realized the moment had finally arrived: Her childhood love of receiving a letter in the mail had officially been replaced with a very adult fear of receiving a letter in the mail. Neha’s parents recall ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1-9, Micah 2:1-5, Micah 2:12-13, Micah 3:1-12, Micah 4:1-3, Micah 4:6-7, Micah 4:10, Micah 5:1-5, Micah 5:7-9, Micah 6:1-16, Micah 7:1-10, Micah 7:18-20, Matthew 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

Cosmic Combat Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2009

At the birth of Christ a great war was initiated. Few of us are aware of the conflict, but it will continue until He reigns on the earth.

*Revelation 12:1-13:1* “A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Christmas The 3 Journey's Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2022

Unexpected Journey’s are part of life – they happen – God is involved in them if you care to see Him

Video Transition: Simply Christmas Sermon: Simply Christmas (The 3 Journey’s, of the Christmas Story) Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7: Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Matthew 2:1-18: Journey from Bethlehem to Egypt Matthew 2:19-23: Journey from Egypt to Nazareth Psalm 23 Thesis: Unexpected Journey’s are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:1-18, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational