Sermons on Going Back To Church:

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024

Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 6:4, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Other

Christmas Eve - What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2024

Using the popular song by Mariah Carey "All I Want For Christmas Is You" this Christmas Eve devotion focuses the fact that all God wanted for Christmas... is you.

OPEN: There was a preacher who said that (when he was young) he was an only child - for the first few Christmases. As a result, he got the impression that Christmas was all about HIM, and he said “That was the essence of real joy. I thought Christmas was all about me, and all I wanted for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Promise Ever Given Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 25, 2024

The greatest gift was given to us by a God who has never given up ON us! In this, we must see, know, and remember who He is every day of our lives.

2024 Christmas Series – Part 5 Sermon 5 – The Greatest Promise Ever Given Luke 2:16-21 Introduction - James 1:17-18 says, “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, John 3:16, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Mary Know? Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025

Mary was great because of her character.

A. WHAT DID MARY KNOW? LUKE 1:26-30 “Six months after Elizabeth got pregnant; the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary who was living in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David. The angels said to her, ‘You are given grace, the Lord is with you; you are favored over all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Down The Walls Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Victory takes continual obedience, even when nothing seems to happen.

A. APPROACHING THE BATTLE 1. Our battle plan comes from God. “I have given you Jericho, its kings, and all its mighty warriors” (6:2). “Joshua told the priests to carry the Ark of the Covenant around the city. Have seven priests walk in front carrying a ram’s horn. Have armed men lead the way ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

Your spiritual growth determines the effectiveness of your ministry.

“As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him” (Col. 2:6). 1. The power of decisions a. Yesterday: past decisions make me what I am. b. Tomorrow: future dreams give me energy. c. Today counts: the most important day of your life. 2. Spiritual growth is a choice that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Is A Choice Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

If you never made a choice to have a positive attitude, you cannot manage what you don’t have.

1. A positive healthy attitude is not natural, it is a choice. Your attitude grows out of: a. The attitudes of your parents. b. The attitudes of your teenage close friends. c. Your heroes or role models. d. Your adjustment to your immaterial and physical appetite. WRONG CHOICES ABOUT YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Gifts Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

What can we learn from the Christmas gifts to Jesus?

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter 3:15-25 Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

How to work out your Christianity.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Be ruled by your new experience. “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (3:15). a. Peace with God (Rom. 5:1), salvation. b. Peace of God (Phil. 4:7), victorious living. 2. Be grounded by scripture. “Let the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Nobleman's Son Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

First miracle in Cana.

A. BACKGROUND: JOHN 4:46-54 1. Spring time. Jesus is returning from Jerusalem and the Passover (2:13). 2. Did miracles in Jerusalem. “When He (Jesus) was in Jerusalem at the Passover . . . they saw the miracles which He did” (2:23). 3. Ministry to the woman at the well. “The woman then left ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On When It Doesn’t Make Sense

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

Holding on when it doesn’t make sense is one of the greatest demonstrations of faith. It is a declaration to heaven and earth that your trust is not in what you see, but in the God who holds your future.

HOLDING ON WHEN IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 13:15 Key Verse: “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” (Job 13:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God When You Can’t See The Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

Trusting God when you can’t see the way is not blind faith—it is confident faith in a God who sees the end from the beginning. He knows the path, even when we do not.

TRUSTING GOD WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE THE WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Key Verse: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 42:16, Hebrews 11:8, Psalm 32:8, Exodus 14:13-16, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Trusting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Obscurity To Prominence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

This message will show you how to embrace your season of obscurity, prepare for prominence, and walk in the fullness of your calling when the spotlight finally comes.

FROM OBSCURITY TO PROMINENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:37-44 Key Verse: “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory After This

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 24, 2025

No matter the pain, delay, or affliction, God has reserved a greater glory that will follow and overshadow your present situation.

GLORY AFTER THIS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:18 - “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” ( KJV) Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:17; John 11:4; 1 Peter 5:10; Job 42:10; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Addressing A Crowd (Acts 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2025

How did Paul address a crowd of fellow Jews?

Would Paul’s willingness to walk into danger allow him to address many Jews and the supreme council, the Sanhedrin? Does preaching the Gospel sometimes involve great personal sacrifice? Let’s look at Acts 22. Why would Paul address the crowd in their sacred language? “Brethren and fathers, hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist