Sermons on Familiar:

Auméntanos La Fe

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Pedimos a Dios que nos aumente la fe para que no dependamos de nosotros mismos sino completamente de él.

Me acuerdo de en una novela que mis hermanas siempre veían. En esta novela salío una muchacha la cual se llamaba Esperanza. Y bueno, un día mientras que Esperanza estaba esquiando, de repente había una avalancha violente. Desapareció Esperanza. Y por días todos la buscaron, pero no podían ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Christmas

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Christmas Contrasts

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Every year at Christmas time this great line is drawn. Here are people who are like shepherds & wise men coming to Jesus to worship Him. And there are others like Herod who stand hard & cold, resisting all that God is trying to do in their lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daring Devotion

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 3, 2007

A message to challenge the church family to a renewed to devotion to Christ and the Church

Daring Devotion 2 Samuel 23:13-17 A)Let’s begin our study time with a little Bible trivia. 1)Their names were Shammula – Shaphat – Igal – Palti – Gaddi and Ammiel. These 6, along with 6 others, were involved in one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By The Promises Of God

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

God will keep His promises to you.

Living by the Promises of God Joshua 1:1-9 Let me ask you a question. What keeps you going? What is your motivation to keep doing what you are doing? For Joshua, his motivation was to know that God was going to keep His promises. You see, Joshua followed in Moses’ footsteps. He followed Moses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophesied Kingdom 2 - Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God promises to bring new hope to his people by breathing his Spirit into them. This is our hope as well.

By Roy Hamer Have you ever watched a Horror movie? You know, I’m not big on horror movies, in fact most movies I get a little bored. It’s easy for me to go to bed midway through a movie if I don’t like it. If it’s a Horror movie if I don’t go to bed I’m sure to leave the room once or twice during ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Adam, Adam, Where Forth Art Thou, Adam

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007

The spiritual condition and spiritual location of the children of God in the world.

Began, birth, commence, start; these are all words that are refreshing and optimistic. Whether, they are used to refer to the beginning of a new day, the birth of a child, the commencement of a long awaited vacation, or the start of a symphony, these words are full of promise and free of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006

This is about the disciples locking the doors because of fear; Jesus showed up, and they were afraid anyway. This deals with fear in our lives and overcoming it.

John 20:19-20 – Behind Closed Doors Today we are continuing in our series on Jesus’ resurrection called He is Risen indeed. What did the resurrection mean to the original band of followers, and what does the resurrection mean for us nearly 2000 years later? The truth is, the resurrection has ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Elijah

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006

If God could use such a man then He should be able to use men the same way today.

What a great man of God Elijah was. Here is a man that God used mightily. Here is a man of the OT who had great miracles manifested through him. Listen to the great miracles that happened in this mans life: *Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath: 1 Kings 17:17-24. *Raises the son of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know The Divine Way

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 8, 2006

What is the way that we need to follow? Is there a way that leads to health, happiness and prosperity!

"’Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Limit God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2005

Don’t limit God by unbelief, which can be caused by limited viewpoint and a doubting heart, and thus hindering the flow of God’s power and blessings. Have faith in Him.

How can I be sure not to miss out on God’s best for my life? • How •can I avoid missing that door of opportunity which has been placed before me for me to walk through? • How can I avoid limiting what God can do in my life, and thereby limiting what I can do through Christ? None of us want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Three (Billion?) Kings

Contributed by Robert Walter on Dec 24, 2004

There are many things we don’t know about the Magi but we do know that they were Gentiles, they came to worship the Christ, and they brought expensive gifts. Where would they look if they came today?

We Three (Billion?) Kings Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2004 Someone speculated what the first Christmas might have been like if Wise Women had come from the east instead of Wise Men. First of all, they would have asked for directions and made it to Bethlehem on time. Second, they would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All In The Mix Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

What's Wrong With Crossing Over

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

The Crossing Over Craze examined in light of the Word of God.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH "CROSSING OVER" ISAIAH 8:19 "And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?" I. INTRODUCTION A. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19

Denomination: Baptist