Sermons on Human High Priest:

"The Unity That Produces Joy.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Mesage four in series on "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message on unity we examine its motivation, the means of attaining it and the model of Christ.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 4 “The Unity that Produces Joy.” Philippians 2:1-11 Over the last few weeks in our series “Restoring the Joy” we have seen how circumstances may cause us to lose our joy but and that in reality it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Of Beginning

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

Beginnings are very important. However, they usually start very, very small.

A Place of Beginning Micah 5:2 -- “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Matthew 2:1 -- “Now when Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006

Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Leap Of Joy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 19, 2000

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

Our gospel lesson this morning, is the story of two pregnant women, Mary and Elizabeth, Mary who was pregnant with baby Jesus and Elizabeth who was pregnant with John who later was called, John the Baptist. Mary went to see Elizabeth after she found out from the angel concerning the child who was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Fixing Our Focus

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Celebrate The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2006

Three assertions about the incarnation

Matthew 1:17-25 Celebrating the Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church December 10, 2006 Introduction Show the video, “Mary Did You Know?” by Mark Lowry. What a moving song about the great child born in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary! Did she know? We know that she didn’t know. She knew He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Up With The Will Of God?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2001

Why God’s will seems to be absolute and yet not absolute.

March 11, 2001 Luke 13:31-35 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know Him Series

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 28, 2001

TO PRESS TOWARDS THE FULNESS OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE REALIZATION THAT WE HAVE NOT YET APPREHENDED IT.

“ THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” Text : Phillipians 3: 7- 14 Main focus of our sermon tonight will be in verse 10 “That I may know him”. Paul knew and valued the knowledge of The Lord Jesus Christ. But through this knowledge of him brought a greater desire to increase, in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

The Eternal Word

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

The Eternal Word, Jesus Christ, who was there at the beginning of things; who was God; and who was with God became flesh and dwelt with man

Sunday Morning, November 28th, 2004 Let us Pray Welcome........ I want to thank everyone who came out to our Thanks-giving Service last Thursday, and we did have a wonderful time giving thanks to God............. Thanks to Sister Barbara Johnson for standing in the gap, for our speakers who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008

Christmas Day Sermon that focuses on the deity of Jesus Christ, with the words of "What Child Is This" for accappella singing.

John 1:1-14 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004

This sermon looks at the Virgin Birth of Jesus by examining the biblical statements, our Confessional Statement, the attacks, and the importance of the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This is the third in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” My sermon is titled “Born of the Virgin Mary.” Let us read Matthew 1:18-25: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anchors During Adversity

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 6, 2005

What are you anchored to when your world turns upside down in the storms of life?

“Anchors During Adversity” (Romans 5:1-11) Weds. Night I’m glad you’re here tonight. You know, one of the things that has always been kind of a mystery to me is why more people don’t come to church on Wednesday night. I know that some people get home late and can’t come and I know that some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist