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7 Things About The Christmas Story We May Have Missed

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011

A sermon on 7 Things About the Christmas Story We May Have Missed based on Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 (Outline and material adapted from Joe McKeever at: http://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/10-things-about-the-christmas-story-you-may-have

Introduction: There are things from the Christmas story that many get wrong, out of order or assume to be true when it might not be the case. “The cattle are lowing” in Away in a Manger, there is no indication there were cattle in the stable or anywhere nearby. “The First ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To God's Promise

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011

A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discernment Camp Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 27, 2012

Solomon is training us to develop discernment, the ability to distinguish between truth and lies, integrity and dishonesty, foolishness and wisdom. From his words, we can draw four important principles.

Discernment Camp (Proverbs 20:5-8) 1. Once when Red Skelton was being interviewed he was asked if he ever was at a loss for words. He hesitated a minute then said, "I dreamed I died and went to heaven. Just as I was taken before God, he sneezed...and I just didn’t know what to say to Him!" 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Veill

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

The veil over the entrance to the Holy of Holies is what kept God in & the priests out. The veil, we know represents Jesus’ flesh that was torn to remove the Jewish priesthood and allow us to enter God’s Presence.

The Veil 31 "You shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen; it shall be made with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman.32 "You shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, their hooks also being of gold, on four sockets of silver.33 "You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Temples Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Believers in Jesus are tied into the history and future of Israel. One way to survey God’s dealings with Israel past and future is to survey their central sanctuaries (temples)

The Temples (topical) 1. A tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out ...read more

Scripture: John 2:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas - But Who Is This Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 15, 2007

How come we celebrate the birth of a baby born 2000 years ago - who never even came to the UK?

Rotherby /Gaddesby 2007 CAROL SERVICE Doesn’t it strike you as strange? Today is the time in the Christian year when we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus two thousand years ago in a stable in an Inn in a small village called Bethlehem. But doesn’t it strike you as strange that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Man And His Message Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009

In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Satan's Defeat Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 23, 2011

Satan is a defeated foe.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE WOMAN, THE CHILD, AND THE DRAGON Who do the three characters of Revelation 12 represent? The woman represents the messianic community (first Israel and then the church). In the Old Testament, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2014

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ is Christmas" Luke 2:1-10 Jesus Christ was born into the real world--our world--a world where women and children are brutalized, where people are machine-gunned into mass graves, where crucifixion still takes place, where babies are murdered and abducted. Jesus Christ was born into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Weak Paradox

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus appeared weak but was strong.

A Weak Paradox 2 Corinthians 13:4 1. Definition of Paradox: a. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. b. “A paradox is the truth standing on her head to get attention.” 2. Jesus is all about Paradox because so much of what Jesus teaches is just foolish according ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary And The Passion Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Simeons prediction that, 'A sword will pierce your own soul too' to Mary was to come true time and time again and how it must of hurt. Mary was there and watch the happy, the terrible and horrific moments of her Son ministry but could do nothing.

Mary and the Passion of Jesus The words of Simeon spoken in the temple to Mary: "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel....and a sword will pierce your own soul too." I wonder what Mary made of this, did she expected it to lead to death on a cross? There she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-35

The Return Trip That Was Diverted

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016

Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Summary Report Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2017

The persecution ended when Saul, its most ardent advocate was converted and became a witness for Christ. The “church” was at peace.

March 19, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: A Summary Report of the Church (9:31) Scripture 31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sermon: Thanksgiving 2020 - I must say that I can think of some happier Thanksgivings that we’ve had. - On the other hand, I can also say that we have a lot to be thankful for. - Let me open with our scripture that screams Thanksgiving, & let’s look at a reason to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Declaration And A Rebuke Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2021

Jesus has been active for over two years, and His disciples have been there to witness His teaching and miracles. He asks them a question that we all need to answer: "Who do men say that I am?". Your answer determines your eternal destiny.

So far in reading about the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus, we see that He has been active for two years or more, preaching the Word, teaching the people, performing miracles of healing, deliverance from demons, feeding crowds, stilling storms, and showing His mastery over the elements by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-33, Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Baptist