Sermons on Holiday Stress:

Is His Name On Your List

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 16, 2003

A simple sermon that can be used anytime before Christmas with the question of what are you giving God this Christmas.

Is His Name on Your List 12/15/03 Psalm 116:12 The time is almost upon us. We’ve made our list and have checked it twice; and the truth be known, we give whether they are naughty or nice. If you have kids like mine, you’ve had the countdown for many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: *other

Compulsive Preaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 22, 2004

The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

No Ordinary Child

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2005

Jesus was no ordinary child and so He deserves our worship!

INTRODUCTION • What is today supposed to be about? Is it supposed to be about spending more money than we have and seeing weeks worth of shopping and wrapping get destroyed in 10 minutes of fast and furious gift opening? Is it about the trees and decorations we set up in our homes? Is it about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Christmas...what Now?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 3, 2009

My final sermon for 2008, a look at the flight of Christ’s family to Egypt and how we should approach life after Christmas.

After Christmas…Now What Matthew 2:13-15 Introduction Well, Christmas day has come and it has gone…and I do hope you guys had a wonderful day filled with awe of God’s grace and mercy and the love of family and friends. We had Brigitte’s parents down from Cincinnati, and they are here with us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate And Be Glad! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The second in a Christmas sermon series

Celebrate and be Glad! Text: Luke 2:8-20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and our text tells us that some of the first people to realize this and celebrate were a group of shepherds outside of the town of Bethlehem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoice, Hear And Follow

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Sermon

Sermon for 12/22/2002 Rejoice, Hear, Follow Introduction: A. Around Christmas time the post office has to hire temporary workers to deliver the Christmas cards. Business goes up for them around this time of the year. B. Also business goes up for the Card Makers. Big cash cows for them. C. A love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Valentines Day -2007

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 28, 2008

Nobody is the same after they have been filled with God’s love

VALENTINES DAY-2007 by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 02/11/2007 I CORINTIANS 13: 1-3 TURN TO I CORINTHIANS 13 Wednesday is Valentines Day. It is a day that symbolizes LOVE. Love is the foundation of the Christian. Love is the KEY to our Christianity. A good friend of mine I worked with years ago ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 20, 2018

At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls

Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Showing Kindness Toward Others

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2021

Kindness is defined as: "The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate."

Abraham Lincoln, an American lawyer and statesman, who served as the 16th President of the United States once remarked: “Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Micah 6:8, Proverbs 21:21

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023

Christmas Shepherds

GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAINS (LUKE 2:8-20) Every year consumers make December the busiest month of the year for all the wrong reasons. December is the biggest festival in the western world, the biggest card giving holiday, and the biggest selling season. Jesus’ birth was no different. The shepherds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Worry

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003

What does the bible say about worry?

Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Adventist

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 8, 2006

The most famous psalm and how it describes a realtionship with God

Introduction What does this describe? "The anatomical juxtaposition of two orbicularis oris muscles in a state of contraction." Definition of a kiss by Dr. Henry Gibbons (1808 - 1884). – Language is inadequate to describe relationships - If I asked you to describe your experience of God how would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect A Miracle" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011

A sermon for Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect a Miracle” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday) What do you suppose God looks like? Artists have given a shot at attempting to give us a physical picture of God in countless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Gearing Up Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 22, 2022

As we await the weeks highlighting hope, peace, love and joy - why is it instead we feel the burden of regrets, disappointment, and sadness as we enter this season?

Slide 1 Introduction For weeks already, some radio stations made the switch to 24-7 Christmas music. Slow but sure, we see the first signs of Christmas decorations going up along Pontaluna Road. Add to that the first lake effect snowstorm of the season just wrapped up. And with Thanksgiving just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31