Sermons on Home Town Tales:

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus is the reason for the season...and the reason He came was to give us eternal life.

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:7; 21:27 Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard tells the following story: Once there was a king who was very rich. His power was known throughout the world. But he was not happy because he wanted a wife. Without a queen, his vast palace was empty. One day, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 11, 2011

In the midst of gloom and doom in our lives we tend to focus so much on ourselves that we miss the fact that we are still walking with Jesus!

13That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16But their eyes were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Why Men Are Lost

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

This is an attempt to understand why some men are lost for eternity.

“WHY MEN ARE LOST” LUKE 15 Thesis: to come to a fuller understanding of what causes some to be lost. Introduction: 1. A great question that travels throughout the ages, never to rest is “Why are some men lost” 2. This question was just as prominent in the days the Lord walked the earth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:24-32, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are Some Men Lost?

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

A great question that travels throughout the ages, never to rest is “Why are some men lost?”

“WHY MEN ARE LOST” LUKE 15 Thesis: to come to a fuller understanding of what causes some to be lost. Introduction: 1. A great question that travels throughout the ages, never to rest is “Why are some men lost” 2. This question was just as prominent in the days the Lord walked the earth as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost And Consequences Of Secret Sin

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 19, 2003

IN THIS PASSAGE ABOUT ACHAN SECRET SIN, WE SEE A PAINFUL DEFEAT, A PAINFUL DISCOVERY, AND WE SEE A PAINFUL DEATH.

THE COST AND CONSEQUENCES OF SECRET SIN JOSHUA 7:1-26 Joshua had one of those days. During the conquest of Jericho the people had been told that all the valuables of that city were to be devoted to the Lord; nothing was to be touched Just when things were going well, one of the brethren got ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011

God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Josh And The Big Wall Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2021

Did the walls of Jericho actually fall? (hint: yes they did) And if they did, what can that tell us about God's power and of our faith in Him?

Children’s moment – a short clip from Veggie Tales “Josh And The Big Wall” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDpM_j1MZG8&t=11s PRAYER/SCRIPTURE OPEN: I love reading Bible Stories to my grandson. Well I don’t actually “read” them to him, I kind of make them up as I go along. And I find that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leftovers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 21, 2017

Leftovers can be great for meals, but there are times when they can be bad for a family. And we're not talking food here. What does God want us to be treat our family like and what difference does it make if we don't?

OPEN: How many of you have ever had Leftovers? One of my favorite meals is to go to a sit-down Chinese restaurant. They always give me more than I can eat and so I ask them to box the remainder up and so I can take it home. I enjoy that kind of leftovers. But leftovers can get… old. Especially if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Aslan Is On The Move Series

Contributed by Scott Lohse on Nov 27, 2005

I am preaching a series on Narnia during advent/ including Christmas eve to explore the Christian symbolism of this story.

11-27-05 “Aslan is on the Move” Rev. Scott Lohse Hello, My name is Lucy Pevensie and now I dwell in the land beyond the sea (which I have since come to know as heaven) but I was just a youngster living in Britain during the second World War when the story I want to share with you all began. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017

A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Anglican

Believing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2002

Abraham is such a great man of faith that at times its hard to relate to him. God knew that, so He told us few things about this super-hero of the faith that help us understand how powerful his faith really was.

OPEN: A man once told a story about his 84 year old grandmother. Apparently, she fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived in the same town, but she rarely called them except in emergencies. It was with some apprehension, therefore, that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Promise Of A Savior

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 7, 2023

This a message written for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service that looks back on Jesus' prophetic first coming and looking forward to Jesus' prophetic second coming.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I’ve written many Christmas sermons. Christmas is a remarkable time of year when many people focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Even amid gatherings, gifts, and the commercialized aspects of this time of year in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Brethren

Resisting Satan In Times Of Trial Series

Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004

This sermon shows how to resist the blinding, scheming, invisible presence of Satan.

February 22, 2004A "Satan: Resisting Satan in Times of Trial" SERIES: Meet the Cast Introduction: A. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" 1. The Shadow was a radio program that I listened to as a kid (we did not have TV at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ