Sermons on Holidays:

That's Tempting

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 12, 2005

Temptation - Fasting - Lent - Temptation - Forgiveness

Our text today tells us that Jesus was fasting. It should be obvious that I am not an expert on fasting, but I can answer a couple common questions. Should we fast? Jesus never commands us to fast, but he assumes that we will. In Matthew 6:16 he says “When you fast” not “If you fast”. “When you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Big Breath

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 24, 2005

A sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas A sermon about Simeon and Anna

First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "A Big Breath"  22 And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord  23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"All I Want For Christmas Is…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2017

As kids all we wanted was our two front teeth! But as grown ups, we've reached a better understanding of the meaning of Christmas and of life. Now love, good health, happiness, forgiveness, and Jesus would be what we want.

“ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS…” Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot d. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Look In (Behold!)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2019

Mary has had a hectic couple of months. After Jesus is born, Mary takes a moment to reflect on what's happened. How do we use the breaks in our lives between the chaos and the crowds during the Christmas season?

Opening and Introduction Christmas is a pretty busy time of year isn’t it? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to get it all done? Ever feel like the season is so wonderful to experience, but there’s just is so much going on. In our text today, Mary is experiencing a season like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

The Miracle Of The Message Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2021

The Message from god was so important, that He came down, as Jesus, to deliver it Himself. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

The Miracle of the Message Hebrews 1:1-3 Sermon Series: The Miracles of Christmas Rosemont Baptist Church, December 5, 2021 SERMON SERIES [THE MIRACLES OF CHRISTMAS] If and when we think about all the miracles that Christmas truly is, Jesus, as the very person of God, coming into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022

If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:17-19, Matthew 7:23, Luke 10:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 26:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fate Of The Jews (Revelation 7)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 7

https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk (Chinese) THE FATE OF THE JEWS (REVELATION 7) After my clubhouse closed the indoor pool in September 2021, most ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Of Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2022

Would you baptize someone on Halloween? One preacher refused to do that because he saw Halloween as a focus on death... and he didn't want the young girl he was baptizing to become confused by the aura of death in the season, and having that connection ruin her walk with Christ.

Ordinarily I read a Scripture before each sermon because anything the Bible says is more important than what I have to say. But today I'm not going to do that. The text will still be there in the body of the sermon, but I'm not reading first because I don't want to spoil the surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Is It About Giving Thanks?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“What is it about Giving Thanks?” Luke 17:11-19 Every holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year and that’s awesome. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, someone with major depression or a severe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Agent Of Salvation

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 25, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston Texas. Families sometimes have differences of opinion on how or if to celebrate Christmas. Don't let differences separate you from your families. Be like Joseph. Be the agent of salvation for your family.

20221224 Parashat Miketz – Agent of Salvation Torah Portion                         Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:26-34

Denomination: *other

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Cedar

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

Conducting a Christian Passover meal. A means of combining he jewish festiva with our Christian faith.

Seder – An Order of Service and Explanation to the Passover Meal A. Welcome and Blessing Read EXODUS 12:12-20 and LUKE 22:14-16 B. Recline at the table C. The 15 Steps to the Sedar then begin: 1. Kadesh – Sanctify (Reading and Foot Washing) 2. Urchatz – Cleanse 3. Karpas – Appetizer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Greetings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today.

Christmas Greetings December 14, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The proclamation of the Good News is still a valid activity today. Focus Passage: Luke 2:8-20 Supplemental Passage: ‘Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist