Sermons on First Century Jews:

The State Of Our Hearts On The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 24, 2023

This message asks the question: what was the state of the world on that first Christmas Eve, and what was the state of our souls before we first believed?

Advent 4 - Love - The State of our Hearts on The Night Before Christmas What is Christmas really about, anyway? Why, a few days after the winter solstice, is there this day that every year is celebrated with Santa and reindeer and Christmas trees and Ivy and presents galore. Our culture would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Concluding Affirmations In John’s First Letter For All Christians – 1john 5:15-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 8, 2022

Unanswered prayer in your will, is answered prayer in God’s will for you. Assurance of salvation is one of the greatest themes we find in the scriptures for a person’s relationship with God. 5 great Affirmations close Chapter 5 of First John.

THE CONCLUDING AFFIRMATIONS IN JOHN’S FIRST LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS – 1John 5:15-20 There are 5 of these affirmations at the end of this letter, and 4 statements marked by the words “we know” and we will consider them this morning one by one. It is very clear that John is strong on knowing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:15-20, John 20:28-29, 1 Peter 1:8, Romans 8:28, Luke 17:12-15, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 3:20, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Left Overs

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 22, 2008

A sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas

First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "Left - Overs" 22* And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation Chapter 6

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Oct 31, 2008

The opening of the first 6 seals.

Chapter 6 In Chapter Six, we begin to see the opening of the seven seals of the book. Once again, this book could only be unsealed by one person. The Lamb. Salvation could only be given to us by one person. THE LAMB. This book is Salvations plan. Knowing that, every seal of the book had to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

First in Series in a detailed study of the Gospel of John. An Introduction to the Gospel of John, The Prologue is a part of the first "P" in the Gospel of John. The Three P’s found in the Gospel of John.

Note to reader: This is the first lesson in a series of Bible study on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John Introduction to the Bible study on the Gospel of John: The Gospel of John is a document written for a first century audience. The stories that Jesus told in His ministry were not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2001

Why do we pray?

28-10-01 Langham/Stiffkey Luke 18:1-8 – Our Attitude in Prayer Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Slaves And Masters In 2010 Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 5, 2010

This sermon addresses slaves and their masters - something we don’t have in 21st century western society. How do we apply this sermon to today’s situation?

Ephesians 6:5-9 Slaves and masters in 2010 Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at a number of relationships. We looked at the husband and wife relationship. We looked at the parent child relationship. These relationships are interesting and are marked by two features. Firstly – they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Started Again Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2012

Things work when God is first.

Getting Started Again Haggai 1:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 1/8/12 I came across some funny school excuses that parents have sent in. • Please excuse John from being absent on January 28, 29, 30, and 33. • Marge could not come to school because she was bothered with very close ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

What Every Wife Owes Her Husband

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2013

First in family series Walking in Harmony

What Every Wife Owes Her Husband Walking in Harmony, pt. 1 Ephesians 5:22-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130828.mp3 So far we have seen how to walk in unity, in purity, and now in harmony, followed by in victory. What is a feminist? What makes one radical/militant? Are you pro-woman? What ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Exorcist Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

In this closing message of the 3-part Episodes series, Dave looks at Jesus' healing of a demon-possessed man and explains the deep relevance of this passage to our lives in the 21st century

The Exorcist Episodes, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church October 3, 2010 Mark 5:1-15 (NIV) 1 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Torah-Torah-Torah

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009

Israel’s "Shema" is not only an exhortation for Jews to make God’s teaching an integral part of their lives, but it serves as a good reminder for Christians to internalize the Word as opposed to merely using it for "adornment."

I think I lasted three practices with the freshman high school basketball team. What good is a 4’ 10” guard with limited vertical leap, so-so jump shot skills, and only a slightly above-average ability to steal the ball? But I well remember those three practices. We would change into gym clothes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: *other

Technicolor Joy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 23, 2023

The first sermon in a series focusing on the greeting.

Technicolor JOY A Study in Philippians 1:1-2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church April 23, 2023 The Yellow Brick Road ? On Friday night, we had another trivia night at OBs. It was a great time. So I have a trivia question for you this morning. What’s the first major motion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist