Sermons on Festival Of Ingathering:

Hope When You Don't Think You Have Enough Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023

Christmas is often a time when people struggle feeling that they don't have enough, or can't provide enough. It often steals away the joy of Christmas. Mary could have felt that she did not have enough; yet her song proves-- Jesus was enough.

One of the top 10 Christmas songs of all time- it actually is ranked #7- is the song: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. The song goes like this: “Don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need, I don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree, I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

An Everlasting New Covenant.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024

Israel is in captivity because of their habitual disobedience. -70 years in Babylon should be a sure cure for their disobedience. What does God do? He sends a prophet named, Jeremiah.

An Everlasting New Covenant. Jeremiah 31. Israel is in captivity because of their habitual disobedience. -70 years in Babylon should be a sure cure for their disobedience. What does God do? He sends a prophet named, Jeremiah. Jeremiah states after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

46th message from Ephesians exploring the meaning of filled with the Spirit.

“Under the Influence” Ephesians 5:18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Paul urged all followers of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Know The Shepherd

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 21, 2025

Distinguishing between false shepherds and the true shepherd.

How to Know the Shepherd John 10:1-6 From discussing “light” Jesus suddenly moves to the subject of shepherds. Once again, the timing is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon calls every believer to examine the true object of their deepest thirst and turn from the world’s broken wells to the only Source who can satisfy—the living God, who invites us to come, drink, and truly live.

Thirsting for God “If you don’t find life before death, you can’t find life after death” Every human being lives with a thirst. Some thirst for family approval… others for health, success, money, sports, exercise, music, or a thousand other pursuits. We chase what promises satisfaction, and we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christmas? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2004

This sermon explores what Christmas is not, and also what Christmas is.

Scripture In Matthew’s description of Jesus’ birth, we read that before Mary and Joseph came together to consummate their marriage, Mary was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Entrance

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 23, 2000

The Entrance of Jesus Christ into human form teaches us some things about God.

Morning Message December 24, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE ENTRANCE Luke 1 – 2 Introduction: 1. What we have read today is the account of THE ENTRANCE of deity in human form. Jesus Christ left behind the riches and royalty of heaven to be born in a most common fashion. In the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001

A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good People In Bad Marriages

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good people in bad marriages try to make the marriage better.

Thesis: Good people in bad marriages try to make the marriage better. Intro.: 1. < Begin > a. Illust. A few years ago the following item appeared in a Florida newspaper: "A young British couple decided to get a divorce while their wedding reception was still in progress. Daniel and Susan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1

A Mother's Oracle

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Moms can make lasting impressions not only upon their daughters, but also upon their sons! They can help their children avoid the detours that could ruin their lives.

1. "The ideal woman was described 2,500 years ago in Proverbs 31--and she is still intimidating her sisters ever since." Liz Higgs 2. Many inaccuracies re: motherhood, role of women in OT... 3. E.G., weddings arranged, girls forced to marry....not true; daughters could accept/reject; parents ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing True Thankfulness

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002

What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Spelunking

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

How Spiritual low points in our lives grow our faith.

When I went off to college in eastern Kentucky, I soon learned what the term “spelunking” meant. I discovered that a spelunker was a person who explored caves and under ground caverns. A popular past time was to go to Carter Caves State Park and to explore the caves there. Many students at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of A Memory

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

Lets make history together.

THE MAKING OF A MEMORY JOSHUA 4:4-7 Ill: Bob, good man with a bad memory. He meets up with a friend he hasn’t seen in years. He greets his friend Bill saying, “Remember what a bad memory I had? Well I and my wife went to this seminar and now I have a great memory.” Bill says to him “Really ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

E.t. And The Resurrection?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

Using E.T as an illustration to link children with the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ

Gunthorpe 05-05-02 Acts 17: 22-34 Paul the Apostle in Athens Story: I wonder how many of you have seen the film ET - that was first released 20 years ago (on 11th June 1982) and which has now just been re-released. For those who haven’t seen it – like me – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Anglican