Sermons on Hot Pursuit For God:

"what Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?”

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2022

What do the Magi's gifts mean to us today. What can we offer yo Jesus to show him our love?

Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, 1magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

A Voice From The Wilderness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Convince Your Wife That You Love Her

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 15, 2023

Why love? I believe “to love and to be loved” is mankind’s most basic need.

Why love? I believe “to love and to be loved” is mankind’s most basic need. 1. Regardless of what you have or have. a. What is your most treasured possession? b. To be loved is greater. 2. Regardless of the age factor in life, young or old, your greatest need is to be loved. a. From child to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 9:53, Matthew 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

¿con Qué Autoridad? Series

Contributed by Joel Mascobetto on Mar 23, 2012

La autoridad de Jesus - Jesus Authority

¿Con qué autoridad? Introducción: Siguiendo con el estudio del libro de Marcos, en la ultima clase vimos a Jesús “purificando el templo” Jesús comenzó a echar de allí a los que estaban vendiendo y comprando, los que habían convertido la case de Dios en un “pulguero – un ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejected On Earth. Accepted In Heaven

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2014

Jesus rejected in Nazareth - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). They Are Offended By Jesus (vs 57a). (2). They Dishonoured Jesus (vs 57b). (3). They Refuse To Believe In Jesus (vs 58). SERMON BODY: Ill: • George Campbell Morgan (9 December 1863 – 16 May 1945); • Was a British evangelist, preacher and a leading Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Brethren

Have You Touched Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Apr 28, 2005

It is ironic that many people in the crowd touched Jesus, but only this one lady receved healing.

HAVE YOU TOUCHED JESUS MARK 5:24-34 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. 25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Lost Sheep Need A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 5, 2007

A look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep...from the view of the sheep.

Ok, good morning! We have two items of business to take care of before we get started this morning. First, we have to wish Laurie and her husband Jim a Happy Anniversary for this coming Thursday. Last week it was her birthday and this week it is her anniversary.... so she pretty much gets all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph's Story

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001

Dramatic monologue on Joseph

“Joseph’s Story” Dr. Bill Groover Tallahassee, Florida © 1998, 2002, William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. Preachers may use this sermon or any part in worship if no publication is involved. No credit to the author is required, but an e-mail to DrBillGroover@aol.com will be appreciated. I’d also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Live For Today

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Leaving the past behind and getting on with our spiritual walk

It had been an interesting spring. I suppose interesting would be a good word to use here. They had seen their best friend tried in a Roman Court and sentenced to death. They had seen him nailed to a cross and die, they had seen him taken down and buried. Three days later they saw him alive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marriage

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at Christian responsiblities in marriage

THE VASE SHATTERED AGAINST THE WALL AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND WITH IT FELL THE HOPES AND DREAMS THAT THEY HAD BROUGHT INTO THEIR MARRIAGE. EVERYONE HAD SAID THAT THEY WERE A PERFECT COUPLE AND THAT THEIRS WOULD BE A PERFECT MARRIAGE, AND EVERYONE WAS WRONG. SCENES LIKE THAT HAPPEN EVERYDAY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gamblers For Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Curiosity Isn't Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2009

It is not enough to be curious about Christ, keeping your distance or living in the world unequipped. If you are merely curious, come closer and you will grow and mature.

We have a new puppy at our house. She’s about 11 weeks old. And is she ever curious! She is curious about everything. There is nothing that escapes her attention, and nothing that does not interest her. She has to sniff at the house plants; she pulls at the towels; she tugs at the bedspread ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Baptist

Innocous Intruder Inspires Instruction Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 10, 2008

Siomon the Pharisee wanted to prove Jesus a charlatan and a fake. He invited Him for a meal at his house to prove his point, only to find that Jesus was real and he, simon, was the fake.

LUKE 7:36-50 INNOCUOUS INTRUDER INSPIRES INSTRUCTIONS I: THE INTELLECTUAL: LUKE 7:36 A. Interest. B. Intimidate. C. Indulgence. II. THE INTRUDER: LUKE 7:37-38 A, Irony. B. Invisibility. C. Indelible. III. THE INCARNATE: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist