Sermons on Extravagance:

"Let's Keep The Wise Men In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon for Advent.

Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" "Let's Keep the Wise Men in Christmas" Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these magi from the east? People have been asking this question for nearly 2,000 years. We know very little about them from the Scriptures. They weren't Jews; we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Unity: It’s About Walking Not Sitting – Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Unity is a decision, a response to God, coming from a desire to build our lives on Christ as our foundation.

Reading Ephesians 3:14-4:6 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2015

One of the qualities of God that draws us to him is his loving nature. This is a brief look at the power of that love.

1. D. L. Moody was a great American Evangelist in the late 19th Century. John 3:16 was the verse through which D. L. Moody learned to appreciate the greatness of God's love. Moody had been to Britain in the early days of his ministry and there had met the young English preacher, Henry Moorhouse. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Is A Party Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013

Heaven is party-central, and the party starts now, but doesn't get into full gear till we get to Heaven, or when Jesus returns--whichever comes first.

When Biblical writers speak of Heaven, they often use figurative language. I suspect the reason is that they’re trying to express heavenly realities with the limitations of human language. Trying to describe Heaven to us is like trying to describe this world to an unborn child. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Jarring Our Memories

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2013

We need Thanksgiving to jar our memories

JARRING OUR MEMORIES PSALM 137:1-4 Jarring our memories Baker/Cup bearer dreams and Joseph "Yet the cup bearer did not remember Joseph but forgot him" 40:23 Pharoah's dream jars cup bearer's memory FORGETFULNESS LED TO THANKLESSNESS Perhaps something has jarred your memory Thanksgiving sale ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Pain That Words Cannot Express Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the third message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Smyrna. The message examines the extreme circumstances and poverty that the church at Smy

It has been said that love is a universal language. The same has been said of music. However, I believe that the same could be said of suffering. Each of these speaks a language that can only be heard in depths of our hearts. Only in our hearts can we find the language of unexplainable misery ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“there’s A Song In The Air” The Season Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

JOHN THE BAPTISTS ROLE HELPS US UNDERSTAND WHAT "WE SHOULD THEN DO" IN EXPECTATION OF THE SON OF GOD.

"There's a Song in the Air" The Season of Expectancy Luke 3:3-18 Intro Preparing for Christams Compare and contrast of people who's hearts might not be in it. Seen in decorating homes Trees Background THERE'S A SONG IN THE AIR, tune name CHRISTMAS SONG, was composed by Karl Pomeroy Harrington in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Noise Behind The Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 21, 2012

There is a cover up going on, but it won't last long. God already is in the know. It is just a matter of time. You need to deal with some issues and you need to do it now.

Is that Noise behind the Worship? 1 Samuel 15:1-3 1 ¶ Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-Like Character Qualities To Flow

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2012

84 Christlike Character Qualities that enable us to develop godly friendships.

Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-like Character Qualities to Flow Through You "Have this attitude in you which was also in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 2:5) 1. Be Accountable without getting hung up on doing things right and forgetting to do right things 2. Be Alert, but do not be quick to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Appetizers, "Feast" On The Buffet!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 13, 2012

Every river started with a rain drop, it’s true, you won’t find a spicket  At the mouth of a river, Your faith multiplied by Gods ability can turn that raindrop into your river of blessing in your desert

No More Appetizers, "Feast" On The Buffet! As I set back and reflected on all the events of this past week, All the preparation that was done, leading up to the great 100th birthday party,  a lot of us had the honor to attend. All those who attended, were treated to fabulous hor’derves, several ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreamy-Eyed Mary, Busily Working Martha

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Why does Jesus praises the contemplative, dreamy-eyed Mary, sitting at His feet, but scold the busily working Martha?

Intro The puzzling response of Jesus to Mary and Martha leave us scratching our heads. Our Lord Jesus praises the contemplative, dreamy-eyed Mary, sitting at His feet. He scolds the busily working Martha. What gives? Martha was the one who was busily looking after Jesus’ needs and His ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Eye Witness News 4 - Bethlehem (Advent 4, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week four focusing on the little town of Bethlehem.

Luke 2:1-7 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship And A Wedding

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2009

A wedding homily.

Wedding Homily I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Dwells In Zion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 6, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt7 The Lord Dwells in Zion Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v3.1-21. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response End- chap 2- a picture of God’s restoration v2.18-32- we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

A Fathers Day

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016

We honor fathers today and by faith trust that we will be all that we can be with the strength of Christ. We not only look at the Prodigal sons return but also the faith of the waiting father.

A Father’s Day Luke 15:11-15:31 Introduction- Have you ever had broken or shattered dreams? Have you ever wanted the best for someone and they seem to be on a destructive path and not even desire your help? Have you ever been so entangled in a situation that you see no way out of that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Nazarene