Sermons on Hallmark Holiday:

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2004

Why did Jesus need to be baptised and what does it mean for us?

Sharrington 11-01-04 The Baptism of Jesus Lk 3: 15-17and 21 and 22 Story: Caspar ten Boon In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Bring

Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004

The Magi saw the star and by faith they came to worship the Christ. They brought their finest gifts- gold, frankensence, and myrrh. What will you bring? Jesus only wants you! Bring yourself.

What Will You Bring Matthew 2:9-12 The star they had seen in the east[e] went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Congregational

Did You Get What You Asked For This Christmas

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A look at what we asked for and what we got, compared to what Christ is asking of us and what we give him.

Did You Get What You Wanted? So did you get what you needed? Those gifts, were they practical, sentimental, nice to haves, or something you just wanted for quite some time? For the children, Christmas is something that is too long in the coming, and is over far too quickly. QUESTION AND ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Attitude Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 22, 2007

Churches and Christians need to have a servant’s heart.

The Attitude of Christ Phil. 2:5-9 INTRO.: Illus. Of a job interview. Contrast this young engineer’s attitude with the attitude of Jesus, Who spent His entire life in the service of others with no compensation, very little appreciation, and considerable opposition. In our world, and especially in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas And The Cross

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

What is the connection between the Creche and the Cross... between Christ’s birth and his death. Andy why do we have to talk about Christ’s death at the time of his birth? (This sermon was preached in parts with Jason Lundy doing Part II)

I. INTRODUCTION: The Crèche and the Cross (Colossians 2:9; Mark 10:45; Hebrews 9:28, 10:5-7, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:23) Our text today is Colossians 2:9, 13-15. Did you notice that Colossians 2:9 celebrates the wonderful reality of Christmas: in coming to earth Jesus was “the fullness of Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006

To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship? Living Our Whole Lives As Worship

Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006

What is worship? Who should we be worshipping? How can we live a life of worship?

Living our whole lives a worship to God Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your truth, we eagerly wait for you; for your name and your renown are the desire of our hearts’ Isaiah 26:28 I want start by asking you a question – What is the most important thing in your life? You might say well God of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad Where's The Ark

Contributed by William Ellis on Jun 15, 2006

We may be men...We may have children...but are we real Fathers?

DAD WHERE’S THE ARK? Intro: It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? • Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. • A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. • When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody crying. • The only guy attacking you with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Follow The Way

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

Evangelistic sermon on a Nativity Sunday

We have seen this morning that Jesus is the way, and that we should seek to follow the way. Whenever you go on a journey, the first thing to decide is where you are going! The disciples asked Jesus, “We do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus was talking about going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Congregational

Where Is Your "Saving Place?”

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

An unusual Christmas message.

WHERE IS YOUR “SAVING PLACE?” Luke 2:41-51 INTRO: One of the images that we can get from the Christmas season comes from the TV commercial played during the holiday season. A discount chain calls itself the “saving place” in its commercials. The announcer informs us that “Christmas is here at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

That It Might Be Fulfilled

Contributed by David Moore on Dec 18, 2007

A short Christmas sermon emphasizing how Christ’s coming fulfilled prophecy and how His coming may "fulfill" a man.

That It Might Be Fulfilled Text: Matt 1:22; 2:15, 7, 23. (Listen for the recurring phrase) Intro: Almost end of year. At end of every year psychics get busy predicting events in the New Year. So here is my prediction – I predict that major newspapers shall release a psychic or astrological ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A Gift!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 25, 2007

A Christmas Eve sermon reflecting on the greatest gift given to humanity.

A re-writing of I Corinthians 13 from a Christmas perspective (source: online) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strings of twinkling lights, and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I am just another decorator? If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life That Counts In God's Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 6, 2008

4 steps to being an effective worker in the communtiy of God

Intro: I received the news that a young man from our bowling league, William Harris died of a heart attack last Saturday morning. 53 years old, in seemingly perfect condition, gone. I heard someone say, when it’s your time to go, you go. But today, I am not going to preach on death, or eternity, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Portrait

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 14, 2009

He who receives the Song - gets it all

Carol Services - Somerby, Beeby 2009 John 1:1-14 Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All At the beginning of the last century a very wealthy man shared shared a passion for art collecting with his devoted young son. Together they travelled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican