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Obedience Fulfills God's Will Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 5, 2015

How did Joseph and Mary to results of Christmas?

Jesus taught the first Disciples how to pray and that prayer included our Scripture of the Week from Matthew 6:10 “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” How can God’s will be done on earth?? God’s will will be done on earth as Believers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back Pains - Dealing With Stress Series

Contributed by Phillip Weaver on Jan 2, 2008

The holiday seacon can become very hectic and stressful, and you need to know where you can turn to for relief from the back pains of stress!

The Christmas season is upon us. For there to be so much to celebrate, December often becomes the most stressful time of the year. People run here and there trying to beat the clock to get the sales, complete their shopping lists, and get their decorations up. You have to wonder just how far we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Care About People More Than God?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was a tough text to preach on. When I went to read what early church fathers had written or preached about this text, I found that it was skipped by almost everyone from Chrysostom to Augustine. So, where angels fear to tread....here goes a fool for

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who cares more than we could ever imagine. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 30 to 150 baby boys in the vicinity of Jerusalem died. 30 to 150 little boys were taken away from their mothers in this text. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016

When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It cost Him the cross to be born at Christmas. He was born to die, and die He did that we might be saved. We are saved freely, for it is a gift that Jesus bought for us, but the fact is it cost Jesus everything. Grace is free to receive, but it was costly to give.

December in Peru is just as hot as July. The jungle is steaming and the insects are ferocious. Yet in that jungle setting more than 300 people from the Wycliff Bible Translators celebrate Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree lights are not on a pine or fur tree, but on a banana or palm tree. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 29, 2011

Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice, and kindness.

Title: Like a Good Neighbor Text: Proverbs 3:27-35; 4:21 Truth: Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice and kindness. Aim: To encourage improvement of relationships with others by the practice of Christian virtues. Life ?: What godly virtues are we to model as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Delivers His Church

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 28, 2021

In his church, the Lord Jesus is still doing the good work that He has begun, and He is doing it unstoppably.

Beloved in Christ, I’d be worried if the church was a human effort. If it was up to us alone to defend the church, maintain her unity, or increase her numbers, we’d have reason to be concerned. For the church would certainly follow the path of so many man-made clubs and societies—for a while strong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42, Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Reactions To Christmas

Contributed by Philip Reed on Dec 15, 2004

Here is an expository outline of the very familiar Christmas reading

We are all a product of our experiences and seldom have I ever heard or read a sermon that part of it did not effect me in some way. So, credit goes to all I have encountered, especially the Lord. Three Reactions to Christ and Christmas Matt. 2:1-12 Every person will have one of these three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Going By A Different Route"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2013

A sermon for Epiphany.

“Going By a Different Route” Matthew 2:1-12 We aren’t told how long of a time had passed between when the Magi first saw the star and when they arrived in Jerusalem, but Herod’s order—in verse 16—to kill all male children two years and younger gives us a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Visit Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

The coming of the shepherds who had nothing to give the new born king and the coming of magi bearing expensive gifts for the Christ child, demonstrate that Jesus Christ receives people from all walks of life.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE VISIT OF THE MAGI A. WISE MEN ILLUSTRATION: A church put on its annual CHRISTMAS PROGRAM where the children ACT out the Christmas Story. The scene opened with MARY and JOSEPH in a stable admiring the baby JESUS lying in a manger. Then comes the SHEPHERDS walking in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon National Day Of Prayer, When The Church Prays

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2024

No amount of preaching, teaching, singing, music, or activity will bring forth the genuine power and presence of the Holy Spirit like the fervent prayers of the righteous. Prayer changes things! When we work, we work; when we pray, God works!

Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17, Psalm 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of A Deliverer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 25, 2025

This sermon follows the background and birth of Moses

The Story of Moses Exodus 1, 2:10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-23-2025 This morning, we begin the study of one of the most epic stories in the Bible - the story of Moses. On the lists of the greatest people to ever live, Moses is always near the top. Who do you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Spiritual Contrasts

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2017

A look at the spiritual reactions to the birth of the Christ.

Luke 2:1-20 Christmas contrasts It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best way to announce to the wonderful news. They have suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Remarkable Child - Remarkable Contrasts

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary.

Remarkable Child – Remarkable Contrasts Matthew 2:1-12 As the kingdom of Christ began to dawn, in telling of the account of the Magi, Matthew portrays several remarkable contrasting responses to the Christ. Over 2000 years later these contrasting responses remain contemporary. 1. Caustic search – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ