Sermons on God Is With Us:

What Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

The gifts that the magi presented to the baby Jesus have metaphorical meaning. What do they mean today?

The story about the three magi visiting the baby Yeshua is a problematic story. If such an event took place, why is it only found in Matthew's Gospel? The idea of three magi traveling from Persia to Judea is fascinating. The narrative says that they followed the Bethlehem star. Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Last Passover

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 9, 2020

A planned betrayal. Institution of Communion. Singing Praise. On to Gethsemane.

THE LAST PASSOVER. Matthew 26:14-30. Even before the chief priests and the scribes had wrongly determined that the death of Jesus should not take place ‘during the feast’ (Matthew 26:5), Jesus had already predicted exactly when His death would take place (Matthew 26:2). They were wrong, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 19:1-7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 16, 2023

Paul came to Ephesus and found some disciples. He also found something was wrong. Paul was able to dialogue with these disciples and lead them into new truth,

Introduction: Paul arrived in Ephesus and trouble soon followed him. He discovered a group of twelve disciples of John the Baptist, first, and re-baptized them. Then Paul was able to explain additional truth to these disciples. Some good things followed after that! Text: Acts 19:1-7, KJV: 1 And it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words And Understanding Self-Imposed Curses Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 6, 2025

In the realm of spiritual warfare, one of the most potent and often overlooked areas is the concept of self-imposed curses.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, one of the most potent and often overlooked areas is the concept of self-imposed curses. These are negative pronouncements or declarations that individuals make over their own lives, often without realizing the long-term consequences. Self-cursing can manifest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Genesis Chapter Forty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 3, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the brothers of Joseph, after using up the grain which they had purchased, returned to Egypt again. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 43 Jacob, overcome by the entreaty of his sons, delivers Benjamin to them, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tomb And The Table

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

A Communion Message Outline

"THE TOMB AND THE TABLE" 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-4, 14-20 I. THE FOUNDATIONAL IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION (1 COR 15:1-4, 14, 17, 19) A. The Resurrection Is the Basis of Our Fellowship (15:1-4, 17) 1. We are sustained by the Gospel (v. 1) 2. We are saved by the Gospel (v. 2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Take The Lord's Supper Seriously

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 24, 2001

We must know the meaning of the Lord’s supper for it to be meaningful.

LET’S TAKE THE SUPPER SERIOUSLY I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Holding The Banner Of Truth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Holding the Banner of Truth Text: John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. I. Holding fast to the word of life ( Phil. 2:16 ) Life means - The period between the birth and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ranting Of The Rebellious One

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Ranting of The Rebellious One

Psalm 2 The Ranting of The Rebellious One - 2:1-3 The Risk - 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The Reason - 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, The Rebellion v 3 Let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Kamikaze Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Aug 17, 2010

Jesus was a man on a suicide mission like no other. This sermon studies how it was (and still is) the last who understand it first.

Kamikaze Luke 18:31-19:10 Romans 5:7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. • Who would you die for? Would you die for your family? When Charlene Sanders drove home from a routine day of work April 28, the last thing she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 9

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the State Fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Judas

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 5, 2005

A sermon on Judas, and his road to betrayal

Don’t Be A Judas John 13:1-30 Leonardo Da Vinci, the noted Italian artist, painted the Last Supper. It took seven years for him to complete it. The figures representing the twelve Apostles and Christ himself were painted from living persons. The life-model for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctor Is In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark verses 29 through 31

Mark 1: 29 – 31 The Doctor Is In 29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Walking Jesus

Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Aug 16, 2008

Jesus is a Walker. He walked on water to meet his disciples. He walked under the cross for you and me.

1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 10:5-15, Mathew 14:22-33 JESUS THE WALKER Miracle,” and the experience of the miraculous is not confined to Biblical times and the first century; but it is present throughout our modern lives. We use the word, “miracle,” all the time. You open the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran