Sermons on Hanukkah Celebration:

The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025

On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

The Plain Truth About Christmas – Symbols And Images Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas

THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT CHRISTMAS – SYMBOLS AND IMAGES Consider the various symbols used in Christmas celebrations. They all have their roots in paganism. First, let us look at the ‘dear Santa Claus’. What Does Santa Claus Have to Do With Jesus and His Birth? In many lands, Santa Claus is viewed as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:3-6

A Prodigal Examination PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

Explores the lessons of love, forgiveness, and grace in the parable of the prodigal son from different perspectives and their application in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to stand before you today, to share in the word of God, to delve into the richness of His teachings, and to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the sacred text we hold so dear. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Inward Examination, Easter, New Church

He's Still My Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, as demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing our value derived from His love. Key

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with eagerness to share with you the profound truths hidden within the pages of the Holy Scripture. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Father's Love

Christingle 2002

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 28, 2002

Christingle and Jesus the Light of the World

Hunworth 21-12-02 Stiffkey 22-12- 2002 Christingle Introduction I wonder why you came to church today. Perhaps your parents told you to – or Perhaps your children told you to come Question: Who came last year? Question: Did you like it? Question: Why did you come to church today? Like ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Anglican

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 6, 2005

Sermon I preached before issueing the Lord’s Supper

Introduction To properly observe the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper, we need a spirit of seriousness and at the same time an attitude of joyful celebration. Memorializing an event as significant as the death of Jesus Christ should fill us with a spirit of awe and deepest reverence. Responding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon is during Advent as we focus on Jesus’ first coming, but remembering His promise to come again. What does it mean to be ready and prepared as we await Jesus’ coming again?

Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:36-51 (1st Advent Sunday) Intro.: A. How many of you remember a game you played as a child - Hide n Seek? It is one of those universal games that children in all time - even today - enjoy playing. You remember: one person is chosen to find everyone as they hide. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Adventist

Characteristics Of Real Fishers Of Men - Luke 5:1-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12 Illustration:The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miles From Home

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Signs Along The Way: A Christmas Tree" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007

People are preparing for Christmas. It may be a secular holiday, rather than a holi day... but God can use the signs of the season to help us initiate conversations. The Holy Spirit can use the sign of the Christmas tree to create an interest and bring

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2007 Mid Week Advent II Redeemer “Signs along the Way” The signs of Christmas are all around. The shopping malls are full. Your neighborhood has homes decorated with Santa’s and Reindeer, and snow men and maybe a manger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:57-63

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Dec 21, 2007

A reflection and response to the age old question of, Are you ready for Christmas?

Over the past few days as I encounter people I am often asked a question that is commonly asked this time of the year which is, “Are you ready for Christmas?” Every Christmas getting ready seems to be everyone’s main focus. And the definition of our getting ready encompasses a broad spectrum of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Chrstmas - Disappointment & Joy

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 29, 2007

So often Christmas is a let down instead of full of joy - could it be because our focus is on us not Him?

There is a story told of a young lad who wrote a more unusual letter to Santa, not asking for this toy or that one but saying: ‘you didn’t bring me anything good last year or the year before. This is your last chance’! You know a bit like that boy we all know that often Christmas often can be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Among Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The God of all creation pours his grace into our lives through the birth of Jesus, the gift of faith, and inclusion into his family

John 1:10-18 “God Among Us” INTRODUCTION As many know, Faye and I will become grandparents in May. In preparation for this exciting event, Faye decided to send a baby quilt to our son, Ryan. This, however, was no ordinary baby quilt. It was the quilt that Faye’s mother had made for Ryan when ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Intentionally Seeking The Lost. Rejoicing When They Are Found!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 15, 2007

We are called to join in with God by deliberately, intentionally seeking out the lost. When the lost are found we are called to join with God in rejoicing!

A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back into the fold. He put an advert in the local paper: “Lost, stolen or strayed; a large flock of Methodist sheep. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009

Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20

Denomination: Catholic