Sermons on Forerunner To Messiah:

What Made The Wise Men Wise ?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matthew 2:1-11 What Made The Wise men Wise ? Three Wise Women ? - They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts. 1. They Were Wise In Their Detection Their Mystery - The identity and place of origin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Epicurus And Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2017

Renaissance atheists ate, drank and were merry and ignored God’s teaching, because they thought of the Christian God as just another non-existent being who wanted to keep them from enjoying themselves.

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Reformation/Revolution The Pharisees were religious leaders in Israel at the time of Christ, and, like all pious Jews, they believed that God would send a Messiah to inaugurate the Kingdom of God. But most Jews thought that the kingdom would be brought by force, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Regain The Knowledge About The Trinity Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

After the fall, the understanding and communication with the Trinity were lost. Around 4000 years passed between Adam’s time and Jesus’ time in which the knowledge and relationship with the Triune God were lost.

After the fall, the understanding and communication with the Trinity were lost. Around 4000 years passed between Adam’s time and Jesus’ time in which the knowledge and relationship with the Triune God were lost. During this time, the communication link between humans and the Father God was broken. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10, Genesis 3:22

Homecoming To The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2025

Joseph and Mary brought their newborn Jesus into the Temple for a solemn ceremony.

Homecoming Today’s feast is a commemoration of the wonderful moment when Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God, comes home to the Temple at Jerusalem. Homecoming is a wonderful moment in life. I recall decades ago, flying into our South Texas airport after a one-week training session, and my whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Hebrews 2:14-18, Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Light Of Christmas: Accept, Share And Reflect Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2023

Let us explore the profound meaning behind the Light of Christmas, a gift that illuminates every heart with hope, joy, and salvation.

The Light of Christmas: Accept, Share and Reflect Introduction: On this Christmas Day, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the glow of festive lights, our hearts resonate with the ageless story—the story of a gift given to the world, a gift that transcends time and space. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anticipating Immanuel: A Journey Of Hope In Advent Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

Our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to the central theme of this season—the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Anticipating Immanuel: A Journey of Hope in Advent Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, grace and peace to you on this blessed Sunday of Advent. As we gather today, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 1:23, 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: Navigating The Path To The Radiant Dawn Of Christ's Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

Advent - our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to the central theme of this season — the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Advent: Navigating the Path to the Radiant Dawn of Christ's Birth Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, grace and peace to you on this blessed third Sunday of Advent. As we gather today, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 1:23, 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Means To Be A Christian

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 4, 2002

"The Disciples were called Christians First at Antiioch."

What It Means to Be a Christian Acts 11:19-26 Verse 26c “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” The US News reported on a poll taken in America. People across America were asked the question? “Are you a Christian?” 86% said, “Yes I am.” If you asked the same people what it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Luke 2:22, Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005

A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Where's Your Faith On Friday?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Isra-'el. Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005

Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the facts concerning Her and Jesus rejection.

Isra-’el. Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: The Original Lion-King Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Ebert on Dec 22, 2005

Jesus is the great Lion King who cannot be caged or ignored. He comes into your life with awesome power and majestic love.

THE ORIGINAL LION-KING Revelation 5:1-14 This Christmas season we have been using the children’s story of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe as a means of illuminating the life and mission of Jesus. The author of the book, C. S. Lewis, was a dynamic and prolific Christian writer. He created a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Knew Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 27, 2002

Psalm 22 is: 1. A word of prophecy. 2. An expression of human emotion. 3. A message of hope.

This morning I would like to read you some verses from a particular passage of Scripture and ask: To what event are these phrases referring, and from where do they come?: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” “All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: ‘He trusts in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

What's Your Motivation For Obedience? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

Why do you obey Christ? Jesus says if you love Him you will obey Him? Is yours a "loving obedinece? Don’t answer too quickly! A look at our motives for obedience and what loving obedience to Christ and His commands really looks like.

· One of my all time favorite cookies is an oreo. Eating an oreo cookie is an art to be perfected. Some folks give little thought to the art of eating an oreo cookie; they just eat them. Others, however, take the time to study the oreo by perfecting the art of twisting the two cookies apart to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:14, John 14:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God