Sermons on Holidays Civic:

Look Into The Face Of Christ, And See The Heart Of God.

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 6, 2001

Because we cannot ascend to God (which is attempted during the Christmas season), God descends to us, and gives us meaning and joy.

Luke 2:1-20 Look Into The Face of Christ, and See the Heart of God. Of all the holidays during the calendar year, both secular and religious, I would describe Christmas as a high-effort holiday. We have lots of low-effort holidays, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. How much effort do those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Still With Us!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

God is still with us in spite of the secular world’s determination to eliminate Jesus from Christmas. So rejoice in the Lord with each other and remember “God is with us!”

God is still with us! On The Lighter Side of Life: Christmas Present It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, Pastor Mike turned towards the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Rest Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Let's Take Christ Out Of Xmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006

Instead of putting Christ into Christmas, maybe we should take him out of what Christmas has become in our culture.

Let’s Take Christ Out of Xmas” Luke 2:1-20 December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve I am going to go out of my way to be provocative tonight. You see, I believe that we should take Christ out of Christmas. I believe that there is no place for Christ in Christmas. We ought to put aside all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

What's In Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Our relationship with God is a matter of the heart, not a matter of externals.

On Halloween this year I was on Facebook when I ran across this post from Christian singer Natalie Grant: I've had many people over the years ask me if I "celebrate" Halloween. I don't celebrate evil. Or darkness. Or witches, ghosts and goblins. But I DO celebrate kids. And princesses. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2017

Take up the name of the Lord, and then bear that name proudly. Honor that name by what you SAY and DO.

Several years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been found in the excised tumors of terminal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 24:10-15, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Herod Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2015

We have also talked about the real historical King Herod who tried to kill the baby Jesus when He was born. Some people hate Jesus. Some people hate Christmas. Are there people today who hate Christmas? Are there people today who hate Jesus? As we mo

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: HEROD MATTHEW 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION… “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” [video clip] [2:03] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27I3AN0XwP8 I. THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS The song you just heard is based on Dr Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Exist To Fellowship And Care

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Soldier & The Leper

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This sermon begins a series of 5 sermons looking at people who encountered Christ personally and how their lives were changed. This sermon finds meaning in biblical healings for our modern life.

Bibliography: Wesley’s Covenant Prayer, David Hoke on authority This evening we begin a new sermon series about biblical people who encountered Christ and how their lives were affected by the encounter. Over the next five weeks we will be looking at people from all walks of life that met with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is Fellowship Essential Series

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 17, 2008

This sermon attempts to answer the question of why fellowship is essential for every Christian.

Title: “Why is Fellowship Essential for the Christian?” Scripture: Philemon vv.4-7 Type: Series Where: GNBC 7-14-02/revised 9/14/08 Intro: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Live Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012

How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About False Teachers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011

In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2019

3 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD/PARENTHOOD-III—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Morning March: A young man writes that he was a new recruit & in Army basic training. One requirement was a demanding 12-mile march. He said, ‘We got started at 5 a.m. & were pumped up for the trek.’ ‘An hour ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Credentials

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel