Sermons on Greater Star:

Epiphany O Godhead Hid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

The Wise Men seek the child Jesus and travel a long way from the East following a star, they even have to seek advice from King Herod to find Him. Its a little like a children's game of Hide and Seek.

O GODHEAD HID. MATT. 2:1-12. One of the most popular games among children has to be hide-and-seek - the rules are very simple. One child closes their eyes and counts to a hundred, while all the others hide - "Are you ready? Here I come." And one by one they are sought out from their hiding places ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

The Finished Work Of Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

The completed work of Christ is work for the unworthy. We’re worse than we think we are, but God’s grace is far greater than we think it is.

“The Finished Work of Christ” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

#1&2fight The Darkness?we Need The Light! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 27, 2009

The darker the night, the greater the light! Have we seemingly lost out, we need a paradigm shift --- come to the light and expose the dirt. The light will push the darkness away...

1 & 2 ARE WE FIGHTING THE DARKNESS? WE NEED A LAMP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one and two of a four part series on darkness and light. ARE WE FIGHTING THE DARKNESS? WE NEED A LAMP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We know that laughter does good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Boldly Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2023

Our God doesn't believe in "No-Win Scenarios"... and neither should we. How do we avoid getting caught in the trap of believing God can't win the day?

Back in the 1960s, there was a ground-breaking show that premiered on NBC, and the opening monologue was spoken by Captain James T. Kirk every week: “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Verse In The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2022

Genesis has a big beginning because God is a big God.

On Christmas Eve in 1968, in what was the most watched television broadcast at the time, the crew of Apollo 8 circled the dark side of the moon and headed toward home. As their tiny capsule raced through space, they saw the glistening blue and white hues of earth fill their window. In that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love Letters From God

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2024

God has gone to a great deal of trouble to give us "love letters" that express how much He cares for us. But what happens when we don't accept that He loves us?

(I began the sermon by showing the following video featuring Jeff Foxworthy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxFqVQFvhvw - starting at timestamp1:40). The following is a transcript of the portion of his talk: Jeff Foxworthy agreed to do a small group study with the homeless at an Atlanta Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Half Has Not Been Told Of The Cradle (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

The Queen Of Sheba said of Solomon that the half had not been told her of him. Our Lord said, "A Greater Than Solomon is here." In this first of three sermons we look at the cradle of Jesus.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA December 2008 THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD “The Cradle” I Kings 10:1-10 Intro: This queen of Sheba, or as our Lord called her in Matthew the Queen of the South, who we see called Balkis by the Arabians, heard of the fame of Solomon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Grow At Gbc Through Fellowship (2019 V.) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2019

We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This sermon encourages God's people to be committed to greater relational and service involvement in their "community of faith."

Grow at GBC Through Fellowship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 27, 2019 Blurb: We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This Sunday, worship with us and hear Pastor Sligh explain what results when we are committed to fellowship with a local community of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25, Ecclesiastes 4:9, Psalm 61:2-5, Ephesians 4:12-13, Ephesians 3:10, Hebrews 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Give Up Praying Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

God is very much like a runner at a track and field event, waiting for the starting pistol to fire. God is eager to hear your prayer and to answer your prayer. So dive in! Ask God for the moon. Ask Him for the stars.

Two teams are away from this morning: middle school students are in St. Louis area doing door to door canvassing and block parties. Second team is in Vancouver at the Point Church – our church’s flagship church plant. Let’s celebrate the people there and pray for them together. Series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Daydreams Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001

People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Make You A "Could-Be" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2018

A poem once declared "I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are, because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star." The story of Joseph tells of God's desire to make "could-be" of all His followers.

OPEN: Milton Berle was a comedian a few decades back and he wrote a poem that went like this: “I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might-have-been has never been, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Genesis 41:39-44, Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure Of Wisdom, The Freedom Of Confession, And The Overflow Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

We live in a culture obsessed with wealth, success, and achievement. Yet, God’s Word calls us to something far greater—something eternal.

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure of Wisdom, the Freedom of Confession, and the Overflow of Grace Introduction: What Do You Value Most? Imagine for a moment someone offers you a choice: a million pounds in cash, or a heart full of wisdom, a soul freed from guilt, and a life overflowing with grace. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16, Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:19, John 6:1-14, John 1:14, John 1:16, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Of This House Of This House. Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 6, 2025

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts. My brothers and sisters, we are living in a time when it’s easy to feel like the best moments of our lives have already passed us by. We look ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

There Remains Yet Much Land To Be Possessed Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 8, 2025

No matter how much progress you have made, there is still more ground to cover and greater territories to possess in God’s divine agenda.

THERE REMAINS YET MUCH LAND TO BE POSSESSED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 13:1 Key Verse: “Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.” — Joshua 13:1 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God