Sermons on Hanukkah:

Fact Or Fiction Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2001

The significance of John’s call to repentance today

Swanton Novers 9-12-01 Fact or Fiction Mt. 3:1-12 On a cold Christmas Eve in 1818 Father Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) walked the three kilometres from his home -in the Austrian village of Oberndorf bei Salzburg - to visit his friend Franz Gruber (1787-1863) in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

John The Baptizer Points To The Light That Shines In Our Darkened World

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 8, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B

3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Shepherd's Claims Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

Jesus still is trying to solidify His claims of who He is.

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John we will pick up in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that is in His sacrificial death and resurrection. A shepherd’s greatest sacrifice was to give his life for his sheep. A shepherd who died for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Completed Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2022

For those of you who value preaching you will love these verses. It was the preaching of these, so called, “minor prophets” Haggai and Zechariah that the work flourished. The whole time, now under their preaching the people were working with diligence.

Solomon’s Temple was a major undertaking to complete. It was a multi-generational task. King David made so many preparations. His son Solomon worked to see the temple built and dedicated to the Lord. The temple, we call Solomon’s Temple, was destroyed and laid in ruin during the seventy-year ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Sharing A Christingle Light

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2026

Christingle services are typically regarded as sharing the light of love.

Ruth Carter Stapleton, the American-born sister of Jimmy Carter once remarked: "Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most." John 8:12 reminds us: Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5, Luke 2:32, Isaiah 9:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Update Of Some Current Affairs – And What Is Ahead! (December 2025) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 22, 2025

Australia has seen a terrorist attack but who is responsible? We look at developments in the Middle East and see their connection with prophecy. Then I list 12 matters I think are going to be driving the world in the next year. This message considers the latest in signs of the times.

UPDATE OF SOME CURRENT AFFAIRS – AND WHAT IS AHEAD! (December 2025) Some readers here have heard of the slaughter of 15 of God’s earthly people, the Jews, in Sydney a little while back. This happened on the cerebration of Hanukkah when two murderous Islamic radicals opened fire on the gathered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:2-6, Isaiah 19:18-22, Isaiah 19:23-25, Genesis 15:18, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:11, Ephesians 2:19-20, Revelation 6:3-4, Revelation 13:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Shepherd's Claims

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

Jesus made two revealing points. 1. His sacrificial death was the very reason God loves His Son so much. God loves His Son just like any man loves his child. But God loves Jesus even more, in a more special way, because Jesus was willing to pay such a

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John you might remember that last Sunday morning the message came from John 10: 1-16 when Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd. Tonight we will pick up there in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Ahead Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2015

Bethlehem was a key location in the Bible. It was the place of Jesus' birth. It was also key to the story of Rachel and her son, Benjamin.

1. Song: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" He was known as the most dynamic and inspirational preacher of his time, but he had lost his fervor and could not seem to recover. In his mid-twenties he had become pastor of the Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia. He recruited a super salesman named Lewis ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Difference Does Christmas Make?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

What is the significance of Christmas?

Good morning and Merry Christmas! Welcome to WestShore Community Church. Now, when you hear "happy holidays", what does that refer to? [Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Ramadan, Hindus - Pancha Ganapati, Buddhists - Bodhi Day (Dec. 8), Seinfeld - "Festivus", Christmas]. But this year, all of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

On A Donkey- You Must Be Kidding??

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2002

What can we learn from the "Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem" for today?

Blakeney/Stiffkey/Langham 24-03-02 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” Matthew 21:1-11 There was a curate who used to preach on his pet subject "Love" every Sunday, until one day the Churchwarden collared him. “ Curate” the churchwarden said “You preached a good sermon today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

And They Will Never Perish

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

If you have dedicated yourself the following Christ, to live as Jesus lived and do what Jesus did, he will never let you go. Remember, God is reaching down to us. When we reach back up and grasp his hand, he’s the one doing the holding.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Gospel reading today begins by mentioning the “Feast of the Dedication” which took place in Jerusalem. We don’t hear too much about the Feast of the Dedication. It’s also known as the Festival of Lights, or Hanukah. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 2, 2007

Experiencing and recognizing God

Over the past several Sundays, we have talked about experiencing God in our lives. In fact, before Easter I asked you to think of a time when you may have had a face-to-face experience with God. At the time, we may not have even considered it to be such, or maybe you refused to believe it to be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Fickleness Of Public Opinion Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 6, 2009

This message examines the implications of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

In the political arena, the public opinion polls seem to have the ability to shape policy. Politicians are constantly watching their job approval ratings to determine whether or not policy changes are in the best interest of their political future. As our text begins, Jesus’ popularity is at an all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not What We Expected Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus' first sermon, not what we expected

Not What We Expected Worship service in Jesus day Temple vs. Synagogue Temple about Sacrifice - Holy Days - Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, Atonement, Hanukkah Synagogue about Scripture - prayers - psalms - scripture reading - early sermons / commentary Nearly 500 synagogues in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational