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Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we are going to talk about questioning God. If you were to take a tour of the Bible you would find it is filled with people questioning God, some do it the right way and some do it the wrong way.

Doing the right thing the wrong way Questioning God: When Zachariah and Mary questioned God Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series about doing the right thing the wrong way. It is so easy to excuse bad behavior by saying, “Well I did the right thing.” It is good to do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-35

Denomination: Vineyard

New Covenant Of Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2014

The final homily in the series: how God solves the REAL problem of society.

Thursday of the 18th Week in Course Lumen Fidei A few years ago, the bishops of the U.S. issued a statement on relations with Jews that, without much thought, referred to the Mosaic covenant with the Jews as enduring forever, or some such language. My friend, E. Michael Jones, responded by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

This Trustworthy Truth Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2013

Mary's total dedication to God is paralleled in our lives because of the faithful presence of God in both.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 Lumen Fidei The feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Memorial today, is not attested in the Scriptures, where Mary is first acknowledged at the Annunciation by Gabriel. Nor is it in any of the authentic Church Fathers. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:35

Denomination: Catholic

The Sign

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 15, 2013

A sermon on the signs of Jesus’ birth from Isaiah 7.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The sign Some say the first flight by the Wright brothers was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clarity On Purity And Morality Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jun 11, 2013

This message is from a series idea that came from Life Church called Forgotten Virtures. I added this message on the virtues of Morality and Sexual Purity. This message also helped set up a three week midweek series we were doing with our youth

Clarity on Purity and Morality This morning I want to talk to you about what could have been another of the Forgotten Virtues series. There is no question about it, Purity and Morality are two more virtues that seem to be disappearing in American culture. WARNING: This message will be a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning.

A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Gal. 4:4). 2. The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning. “He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:20, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

An Angel Visits Mary Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:26-38 This sermon fell on the Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “An Angel Visits Mary” Luke 1:26-38 A sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 4:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 6, 2021

What's in a name? Everything when it's the Name of Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor. As a part of the introduction, we played from You Tube the following video: Dr. S.M. Lockridge: That’s my King (3:18)

2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Mark 10:14-15, Mark 6:3, Matthew 1:21, Revelation 3:18, Philippians 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 9:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Choice, To Get Married Or Stay Single (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 1, 2022

Here, Paul addresses their slogan ("good to not touch a woman") from the perspective of singleness, and marriage

Let's start today by reading 1 Corinthians 7:1: "Now concerning the things about which you wrote: "It is good for a man, a woman/wife not to touch." Paul here is quoting a Corinthian slogan. And what he's been doing, throughout chapter 7, is interacting with this slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

The Jewish Wedding Explained - Matthew 25.1-13_the 10 Virgins (Background) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 28, 2025

A Jewish wedding is a beautiful, symbolic ceremony filled with tradition. It reflects God’s covenant with His people and points prophetically to Christ and His bride, the Church.

2025.09.28.sermon notes.THE JEWISH WEDDING EXPLAINED - MATTHEW 25.1-13 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 22:20, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 19:7-9 BIG IDEA: A Jewish wedding is a beautiful, symbolic ceremony filled with tradition. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 22:20, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 19:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

Prophecy is God’s birth announcement

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest guarantee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Lord’s Servant Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

People give a lot of importance to job titles. One frequent question asked by the HR or the hiring manager is, “What was your last position?.”

INTRODUCTION I Am The Lord’s Servant People give a lot of importance to job titles. One frequent question asked by the HR or the hiring manager is, “What was your last position?.” We love titles. Do you know what title Mary used when the angel Gabriel spoke to her? Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, 1 Timothy 3:16, Luke 1:28, Luke 1:27, Ephesians 1:6, Luke 1:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Big News (Advent 2, December 4, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 30, 2022

An angel of the Lord appeared to Joachim and told him that he and his barren wife Anna would soon have a child and that they were to name her Mary (Mary 2:9 ...). Today we will explore God’s plan for Mary, God’s plan for us and God’s plan for the lost.

MARY’S BIG NEWS Text: Luke 1:26 – 38 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, (27) to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. (28) The angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist