Sermons on Epiphany 3:

Expectations Across The Pond

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

This sermon examines the expecations surrounding the arrival of the Messiah. It is designed in Antiphonal format with Christmas carols interspersed throughout.

EXPECTATIONS ACROSS THE POND Christmas Around the World—Part 1 In other parts of the world you might find yourself celebrating Christmas by skiing down a mountain side with a lighted torch in your hand…strewing hay on the floor of your home…knocking on a neighbors door in a symbolic pilgrimage. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

Praying in the Spirit Ephesians 6:13-18 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009

What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Note Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Just a message about some things God has been doing amongst us lately.

A Note of Encouragement Hebrews 10:25 September 13, 2009 “Pre-Introduction” This week’s message is going to be a departure from the plan I had for today. I had told Lowell that the plan was to discuss Jesus’ trial before Pilate, only briefly discussing how Judas reacts to Jesus’ condemnation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

El Tesoro De La Provisión De Dios Series

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Dec 21, 2009

Sermón #4 de la serie "Tesoros del Padrenuestro". Hay un poco de misterio en “pedir el pan nuestro de cada día” y por qué Jesús lo inter-puso en este bosquejo, o ejemplo de la oración. Pero no es de sorprendernos, porque así es como Dios sabe que los hu

El tesoro de la provisión de Dios Mateo 6:11 Introducción En el primer sermón tratamos que Dios estableció una relación familiar con nosotros y nos dio el privilegio de llamarle Padre por amor y por fe en Cristo es nuestro. Luego establecimos el sitio donde habita Dios y lo que significa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 23, 2009

This sermon deals with things that may appear dead and how Christ can bring them to life again.

Dead Man Walking 12/27/09 John 11:1-44 The title of my sermon comes from the days of inmates who were on what was known as “Death Row”. Death Row is where condemned prisoners were housed while waiting for execution. And as they were being lead down the hallway of the prison to face eternity, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: *other

End Of Another Adventure

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 23, 2009

Reviews the blessings of the last year and anticipates the blessings of the new year

“End of Another Adventure” December 27, 2009 Matthew 28:16 – 20 We are in one of the most serious and sober Sunday’s of the year. Christmas is over and there is a natural let down. We have shopped for presents and prepared Christmas dinners and went to a bunch of Christmas parties. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Wise Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 26, 2009

The Wise Men saw the Light, followed the Light, and found Jesus.

Text: “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem” (Matthew 2:1). Who were the wise men? Where were they from? How did they receive the message? Why did they come? What did they bring with them? The name or term ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Resolve To Fail

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 10, 2010

A biblical look at change for the Christian is encouraging. Scripture teaches that not only is change possible, it is fundamental to the gospel message. Christ’s ministry was a call to move us from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light.

Intro: New Year is a time of new beginnings and more often than not we use this time to make many resolutions about what we would like to change or accomplish. Goal setting has never been one of my strong points. I am a classic type B personality—just ask Bonnie—I was not born with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Dwarf Mentality

Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2010

Thinking small makes us small, especially in matters where we face the enemy of our souls. God is looking for some Spiritual Giants.

Spiritual Dwarf Mentality Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Pastor James May Giants are in the land; giants that are thundering threats into the ears of all men. Can you hear them roar? Do you feel their taunting down deep inside? Long ago, in a land far away, two armies were set in battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010

A sermon examining the necessary preparations while waiting for God to move.

PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD Acts 1:6-11 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 22nd, 2025) Just before He ascended, Jesus had one final conversation with His Disciples. The intent of this conversation was to prepare them for the future. He told them about the pending arrival of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 20, 2010

When you pray keep it sincere, secret, simple, and structured.

WHEN YOU PRAY Once upon a time there was a man who loved hunting. He wasn’t a Christian, in fact he would usually go hunting on Sunday mornings while everyone else was in church. One day he was hunting for bears. As he trudged through the forest he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who You Believe: Who Is I Am (Session 2)

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2010

Examining the famous I AM statements of Jesu

Who is “I AM”? The coming of Jesus Christ is the centre of history. Jesus demonstrated what a trusting relationship with him would be like. In His three years of public ministry Jesus called out “Come, follow me.” The reason for the transformed lives of the twelve men that left all to become his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal