Sermons on Government Shutdown:

The Christmas Star

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Sep 17, 2024

The Star of Christmas is not the star that led the Maji from Mesopotamia to Jerusalem and ultimately to Bethlehem. It's not the star on the top of our Christmas tree, not Santa Claus, not our good feelings, good will, gifts, hopes for peace, celebrations or any of the rest.

SLIDE – Introduction I want to talk a little while this morning about the Star of Christmas. Now, I’m NOT talking about the Star that appeared to the Maji. That Star they led from Mesopotamia over to Jerusalem. That Star that King Herod couldn’t see and didn’t know about. So, Herod called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Inaugural Address

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2025

A sermon for the third Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 26, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21 Inaugural Address Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every four years, our country goes through a ritual on January 20. Our old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Emeralds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 16, 2025

Emeralds are defined as a brittle gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl.

Leatrice Eiseman, a female American color specialist, author and educator once remarked: “The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum, as it has throughout history, multifaceted emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, emerald ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13, John 1:3, Lamentations 4:7, Song of Songs 5:14

The Ripple Effect

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

In this sermon we learn that God's blessing is not meant to be a private pool for our enjoyment, but a mighty river designed to flow through us to the nations.

Introduction: The Purpose of the Blessing I want to start with a question for each of us to consider personally: Why do you ask God to bless you? It’s a natural prayer, isn't it? "Lord, bless my family." "Bless my health." "Bless my finances." "Bless my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002

How do you describe that which is indescribable? Any attempt will fall far short of comprehensiveness. Yet we will be blessed by merely "touching the hem of this garment".

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." II Corinthians 9:15. How do you describe that which is indescribable? Admittedly, any attempt will fall far short of a comprehensive portrayal. Yet we will be blessed by merely “touching the hem of this garment”! I. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Playing With Fire Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

When confronted with sexual temptation, Joseph dropped his garment and ran. This is a good example for us to follow as we are confronted with sexual temptation daily.

Genesis 39 March 21, 2004 (At the startr of this sermon I lit a candle at the front of the church and allowed it to burn throughout the message) Many boys in the process of growing up go through a stage where they are fascinated with fire. Good for light and heat. But if the fascination runs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Promises For Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

Third sermon in a series that looks at dealing with life’s storms from a biblical perspective.

Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 I. We are Governed By His Providence “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before Him…” – Matt. 14:22 A. Our storms are never incidental B. Our storms never surprise our Lord II. We Have the Potential to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of The Cross

Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 14, 2001

Sermon for Resurrection Sunday 2001.

Consequences of the Cross Luke 23:44-49; 24:1-7 I. Introduction Luke tells us "And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour." Much of the specter of the cross is hidden by that darkness. But the consequences of the cross can be clearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Baptist

Living As An Alien Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ was faithful to His Father while living in a pagan culture, you must be faithful to Christ while living in a pagan culture.

Living as an Alien Daniel 1 PROPOSITION: Since Christ was faithful to His Father while living in a pagan culture, you must be faithful to Christ while living in a pagan culture. I. Recognize the seductive pressures of society which entice you to conform. v. 1-7 A. A change of location ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 16, 2012

He never stops

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Col 1:20 And, having made peace through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 25, 2012

TRIUMPHANT LIVING PRODUCES THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST.

TRIUMPHANT LIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-14 TROAS WAS A COASTAL CITY IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PROVINCE OF ASIA. PAUL WENT THERE AFTER A RIOT IN EPHESUS (ACTS CHAPTER 19) ON HIS WAY TO MACEDONIA (ACTS CHAPTER 20). HE DID NOT FIND HIS FELLOW BROTHER, TITUS, AND CONTINUED HIS MACEDONIAN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption Is Precious

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009

How sweet it is to know the Lord

REDEMPTION IS PRECIOUS Psalm 49: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) Isaiah 59:20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. Precious what a word; costly, valuable, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Unwanted Saviour

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 7, 2009

JESUS IS STILL THE UNWANTED CHRIST IN 2009

TITLE THE UNWANTED SAVIOUR TEXT. MATT.8:34 AND,BEHOLD THE WHOLE CITY CAME OUT TO MEET JESUS:AND WHEN THEY SAW HIM ,THEY BESOUGHT HIM THAT HE WOULD DEPART OUT OF THEIR COST"S INTRODUCTION, HOW SAD THE PEOPLE OF GADARA THEY DID NOT WANT JESUS AROUND, THEY RAN HIM OUT OF TOWN,THEY RAN HIM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:34

You Are Accountable

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

TO EVERY ASSIGNMENT AND GIFTS THAT GOD GIVES US, WE ARE RESPONSIBLE OVER THEM AND WILL ACCOUNT FOR THEM

YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE MAIN TEXT: ROMANS 14:12 “So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God”. Accountability means ethnics and governance; accountability is answerability, blame-worthiness, liability and the expectation of what is required. We need to always keep in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Way of Blessing

Psalm 67 The Way of Blessing I. The Source of Blessing - 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. The Gift of Blessing - 1 God The Grounds of Blessing - be merciful unto us, The Grace of Blessing - and bless us; The Glory of Blessing ...read more

Denomination: Holiness