Sermons on Everlasting Father:

Celebrate With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 4, 2023

Based on Malachi 5:2 - Challenges hearers to consider the implications of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE PROPHETS” Micah 5:2 FBCF – 12/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A lot of people have a lot of reasons to celebrate these days: - Just celebrated T’giving - TCA Rebels won state football championship for 6th time. - OM fans celebrating their Egg Bowl victory. - Tate Reeves supporters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts We Bring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2023

The gifts we give on Christmas are often given in gaily wrapped paper. The paper conceals what is hidden inside the present. Similarly, the gifts of the wisemen were like wrapping paper concealing special gifts of great value. Do you know what they were?

Humorist Dave Barry wrote about the gifts that were brought by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you examined that story carefully, you’d find that there is an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Why? First, these guys were wise. And second… they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11, Galatians 3:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thou Shalt Call His Name I Am

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 7, 2006

Jesus said, I AM the: 1.Goodness of God 2.Grace of God 3.Glory of God 4.Gift of God 5.Greatness of God...and He could say, "I AM CHRISTmas!" Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, and many more Christmas sermons.

Thou Shalt Call His Name, “I AM” Exodus 3:10-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called [I AM] Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Line For Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Dec 13, 2015

I believe many missed the messages that God had sent through His prophets or they knew it and just didn’t care! Why should we seek to be in line to see Jesus?

Where is the line? Luke 2:1-20 A couple of years ago a holiday song was prompted by a 4-year-old's question, "Where's the Line to See Jesus?" and it went viral in less than two weeks on YouTube with more than a half a million hits. Becky Kelley's nephew Spencer Reijgers asked this question as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Government

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 26, 2016

To show that GOD is Head of all governments.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the future of government? Theocracy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is Head of all governments. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 9:7 (Amplified Bible) Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Gift Wrapped

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2004

Opens with some gift-wrapping funnies, closes with great illus. ...in-between is study of HOW GOD WRAPPED His greatest gift, HOW MARY WRAPPED the gift, HOW SATAN WRAPS the gift, and HOW THE HOLY SPIRIT UNWRAPS it. Powerpoint at website.

Gift Wrapped II Cor. 9:15; Luke 2:7 Powerpoint for this sermon and all other GBC sermons located at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "Thanks be unto God for his UNSPEAKABLE gift.’’--II Cor. 9:15. "For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT OF GOD is eternal life.’’--Rom. 6:23. "And she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 12, 2011

A brief sermon after giving gifts to all our workers, explaining the meaning behind the gifts of the Magi, using both Scripture and the well known Christmas carol, We Three Kings.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts Chuck Sligh December 11, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:11 – “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016

In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

“The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Championing Stability-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

1 of 2. The Psalmist Championed the stability & security of God’s people. The Holy Spirit champions the stability of God’s people. But When or Where does that occur? The stability of God’s people is championed within...

CHAMPIONING STABILITY—Psalm 119:165 Attention: Tactful Lieutenant: A certain lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he called a soldier in to the office & said "Kramer, your grandmother died." Understandably, the soldier’s spirit was completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

The results of the election does not determine or hope.

God of Hope Romans 15:13 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us as we open God’s word to lead us. Please turn to Romans 15 We are living in a day and age of change- some change we like and some change we do not like. Some change we need to initiate and some change we need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

God Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

Jesus is our hope

Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us as we open God’s word to lead us. Please turn to Romans 15 We are living in a day and age of change- some change we like and some change we do not like. Some change we need to initiate and some change we need to stop. Some days we seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Way Is Given

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

Jesus came that we may have an open door to the throne of our Father in Heaven. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Now we need not a temple in Jerusalem or Mt. Gerazim. We are his temple and we must worship him in Spirit and in Truth.

The Way is Given Sunday, March 27, 2016 – Easter The Sabbath was dawning over Israel but there was a sadness that filled the hearts of many on this day. According to the Law of Moses, this was to be a day of rest from their labors and a time of being refreshed and getting prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pleasing God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of ble

Intro: To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of blessedness. In our current study, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: *other