Sermons on Foolish Virgins:

"What Manner?"

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 18, 2003

"What Manner?" goes beyond the question that arose in Mary’s mind on hearing the angel’s salutation. This question can well be posed in other important areas as well.

WHAT MANNER? “And the angel came unto her, and said: Hail, thou who are highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered in her mind what manner of salutation this was.” Luke 1:28-29 "What Manner?" goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The ministry of John the Baptist.

THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS Text: Matthew 3:1 – 12 Introduction: · All the preparations for a new baby · Preparations by God the Father · Angels, stars, census, details according to prophecy (virgin, Bethlehem) · Cap it all off with a special messenger – John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, Do What You're Told

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007

Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Long Walk Part Of The Gift

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 8, 2007

Christ’s long walk to redeem people

An African boy listened carefully as his teacher explained why Christians were such giving people. The teacher said, “Jesus taught us that giving gifts is an expression of our love and friendship for Him and each other.” Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive’" (Acts 20:35). A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

I believe that God works in mysterious ways, Do you Believe?

DO YOU BELIEVE (John 11:25-26) Illus: I believe that God works in mysterious ways, Do you Believe? Text: 25 Jesus then said, “I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die. 26 And everyone who lives because of faith in me will never really die. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Messiah

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 29, 2019

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Genesis 49:10

When the Patriarch Jacob was nearing the end of his life, he gathered all his sons together and prophesied unto them about the future which would affect them as individuals, and the generations after them. This was to be the future that shaped their lives and the nation Israel as we know it, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:10, Genesis 49:1, Luke 1:31-33, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Resolutions In Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 8, 2019

In what way the 31st December and the Jan 1 have difference in your life? How do you differentiate in your life? Unless you decide something nothing is so special. Everything is routine. But you can make a difference in a minute.

Resolution in New Year Psalm 90:12 In what way the 31st December and the Jan 1 have difference in your life? How do you differentiate in your life? Unless you decide something, nothing is so special. Everything is routine. But you can make a difference in a minute. What decisions you have taken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas In Code Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Dec 25, 2016

Christmas didn't begin in Bethlehem.

Text: Luke 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. Christmas Is the Season of Wonders. (1) It holds the wonder of the Virgin Birth (Isa. 7:14). (2) It holds the wonder of the angels (to Mary, Joseph, and he shepherds). (3) It holds the wonder of the Incarnation (Phil. 2:5-7). B. Christmas Was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philip En Route To Caesarea

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2017

“Philip was found” is an expression confirming the miraculous manner of his conveyance away from Gaza to his current location “at Azotus”—“the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip.”

February 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Philip En Route to Caesarea (8:40) Series: The Early Church Commentary 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. “Philip was found” is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:40

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B., 32nd Sunday--Widow Stewardship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2021

Like the widow in our Gospel today, she is our spiritual mentor standing there on the margins. Not afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.

On the first day of a Bible study at a suburban parish, the participants introduced themselves and described what ministries they participated in at the church. The group was filled with active, engaged parishioners. There were lectors, singers, pro-life volunteers, and many more. But one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 29, 2017

Faith in Jesus Will Answer Your Questions.

Text: Acts 9:5 NKJV “And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”” A. Saul's Searching Question (1) Saul was passionate in persecuting the church. (2) Jesus confronted Saul on the road to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Astonished At The Majesty And Power Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2023

Astonishment to the nth power. Predicted by the prophets and fulfilled in Jesus.

Saturday of the 25th week in course 2023 “All were astonished at the majesty of God.” Of course, anyone who has gone a hundred miles from bright city lights into a cloudless countryside and has looked up knows this to be true. God’s creation, sustained in existence by His mighty hand, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-45, Jeremiah 31:10-13, Zechariah 2:5-12

Denomination: Catholic

Preparation Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jun 11, 2023

Getting ready to meet the king

After everything settled from the chaos, King Xerxes thought about the decree he'd made and Vashti. His attendants suggested that they search the empire to find beautiful virgins for the king. Agents were to be appointed in every province to bring the women into the royal harem at the fortress ...read more

His Royal Majesty Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

His Royal Majesty

Psalm 45 His Royal Majesty... Her Royal Majesty HIS ROYAL MAJESTY (45:1-8) 1. His Grace In - i. His Bounty - 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

He Entered Triumphantly Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the prophecies of Isaiah and Zechariah about Jesus' life, birth, and death, focusing on the fulfillment of Zechariah's prediction about Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

For the past 4 weeks we’ve been walking through the story of the hours leading up to Jesus’ resurrection – incidents that were predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before they happened. Isaiah wasn’t the only one to predict Jesus’ life, birth, or death. One of the most famous predictions of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:1-11, John 12:1-18

Topics: Messiah Prophecies, Palm Sunday, Triumphant Entry

Sermon Series: Against All Odds