Sermons on Giving Out Of Need:

Search Diligently For The Child

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2008

This sermon contrasts the response of the Magi and the people of Jerusalem to the birth of Christ.

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Searching Diligently For The Child Intro: 2 kids decided to “play” Christmas. They wrapped the cat in “swaddling clothes” and put it in a doll cradle. The cat wasn’t into being the baby Jesus and split. The children searched the house saying, “Jesus, get back in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Can I Hide?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 1, 2011

I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as some mystical force.

Where Can I Hide? Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Parade Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cherubim Around The Ark Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2011

Depictions of events from the Bible in image are in no way a violation of the first commandment, but help the events transcend the passing of time and become present in our midst.

Monday of 8th Week in Course Feb 28 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The young man arrived full of enthusiasm, and he went away sorrowful. The English can’t do proper justice to the original meaning of the Greek. The same word is used of the disciples when Jesus told them he would ultimately be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

One Whom You Do Not Know

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2011

Third Sunday in Advent, year B.

John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / One Whom You Do Not Know Intro: I once conducted a training session in Indiana where I told the audience that I was from Fayette City, a town of less than a thousand people in PA that no one knew. A lady raised her hand and said, “I know that place. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wise Men Sought Jesus And They Still Do

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 18, 2011

A short talk for our all-age Nativity service, a week before Christmas. This year I focused on the phrase WISE MEN SOUGHT JESUS - THEY STILL DO. I remember seeing that on a car sticker 30 years ago.

Wise men sought Jesus and they still do. Although the Bible never calls them Wise men, the Magi (2:1) were non-Jewish, religious men from the east who studied the stars. The Bible doesn’t tell us how many Magi came to worship Jesus, but they were Magi plural, not single; and they were indeed wise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Snobbery

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must live under grace, not legalism.

Spiritual Snobbery January 6, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live under grace, not legalism. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 23:2-3 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run But You Just Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 24, 2008

A series of message of from the book of Jonah

YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU JUST CAN’T HIDE Jonah 1:4-5 1. The book of Jonah begins with Jonah’s receiving God’s call to “go and serve.” This is a common call from God. 2. God takes His call to His children very seriously and expects His children to respond affirmatively to His call. 3. To recognize ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Angels

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 16, 2008

Songs fill the air at Christmas time. Christmas carols are heard everywhere. Perhaps the pattern for this was set for us by the angelic hosts who announced the birth of Christ.

The Song of the Angels Luke 2:14 Intro Songs fill the air at Christmas time. Christmas carols are heard everywhere. Perhaps the pattern for this was set for us by the angelic hosts who announced the birth of Christ. I. An angel announced to Joseph the forthcoming birth of the Savior (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings Where Does God Dwell Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

I do not believe that we can understand the New Testament; And I do not believe that we can understand Jesus, apart from this question; Where does God dwell?

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Where is God?” We are coming to the end of our sermon series: The Game of Thrones – Israel’s Experience with Human Kings.” Only two sermons left. I do not believe that we can understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cave

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE CAVE

1 Samuel 21:10 - 22:1-4 THE CAVE I. THE REFUGE OF THE CAVE - 1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam(a) David's Fear - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Recognizes The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 10, 2014

In this disfunctional family with all the scheming and deception Isaac bomes to a place where he recognizes the sovereignty of God.

A Faith That Recognizes The Sovereignty of God Hebrews 11:20 This is one of the interesting stories of faith in this chapter. Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. He prayed unto the Lord we are told and she conceived 19 years later and the children Esau and Jacob (twins) were born unto ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Stands And Suffers Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 15, 2014

The faith of Moses and his parents displays the willingness to stand and suffer for their faith.

A Faith That Chooses To Stand and Suffer Hebrews 11:23-27 Here is an amazing story of parents and a child that has a great influence on the history of a nation. By their faith we see some practical truths in what happens when someone chooses to stand and suffer for the cause of our Lord. See: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Participating In The Triune God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2014

Through the grace of Christ we encounter the love of God, and participate in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

PARTICIPATING IN THE TRI-UNE GOD. 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. The final imperatives of this letter seem quite abrupt, almost staccato, but they sum up the situation which gave rise to the challenges of the previous four chapters. The closing benediction comes as a pleasant surprise, and something of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational