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Christmas Through Shepherds’ Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

As we peek at the shepherds out on the hills of Bethlehem that first Christmas night let’s see what we can learn from them.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through SHEPHERDS’ Eyes” Luke 2:8-9, 15-17, 20 Introduction: What time is it? It is Christmastime of course. But what is Christmas a time for? For many of us it is a time of decorating, baking, cooking, cleaning, singing, sending cards, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

“taking The Great Commandment Literally” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 21, 2015

A great start to obeying the Great Commandment is right where we live.

We have taken the past three Sundays to think together about how we need to obey the Great Commission. Now today, I want us to think together about how we need to also take the Great Commandment seriously by taking it literally. What is the Great Commandment? Basically, to sum up what Jesus says, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing For Greater Glory

Contributed by Lekan Adesanya on Oct 10, 2015

There is an anointing that God gave man but sin took it from him. The focus of the sermon is to receive a restoration of a Greater Glory through a renewal of anointing.

Acts 2 Verse 4: Ac:2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Introduction The anointing of God flows from the Holy Spirit and, from creation man was anointed by God when he breathed his spirit into man, Ge:2:7: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Joy

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 17, 2015

Choosing to rejoice in the Lord leads to a gentle spirit, and to four virtues of a spiritual life.

Dr. Steve Mathews United Baptist Church December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4-7 Choosing Joy I. Joy is a choice- vs. 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Exposition: • Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice. Paul expects that his audience can do this. He repeats his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The King’s Reception

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2011

As we look at the narratives concerning the birth of Jesus we will see some interesting reactions!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE#1 • When you talk to people about Jesus, what kind of reaction do you receive? What kind of reception do people today give to Jesus? • In the NFL right now, Tim Tebow seems to be a lightning rod because of his very public display of his faith in Jesus. Mr. Tebow seems to upset ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Room In Your Hearrt?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2011

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“Room In Your Heart?” Luke 2:1-20 Author Phillip Yancey once wrote: “How did Christmas day feel to God? Imagine for a moment becoming a baby again: giving up language and muscle coordination, and the ability to eat solid food and control your bladder. Or imagine yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Make The Best Use Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2012

Churches and preachers may have told you in the past that if you don’t put God first you might be in sin. I want to tell you that nowhere in the Bible it says that if you don’t put God first you are committing a sin…oh what a relief! The bad news is that

Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. How are your priorities organized? Are you seeking love first? Money first? Kids first? Hobbies first? Churches and preachers may have told you in the past that if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, And Do No Evil

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An exposition on the Book of James

James Chapter 1:19-27 See no evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, and Do no Evil There are within the church people who do not the set out to do wrong, but through a failure to carefully examine their own life, in the light of the Word of God, fail themselves, their family, their church, and their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2015

Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

Characteristics Luke 4:16-21NKJ Jessica Hagy speaking at Pop! Tech 2007, gives 10 Characteristics of very interesting people: Adventurous, Generous, Active, Strange, Caring, Humble, Daring, Original, Brave, Self-assured Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah - Don't Quit! Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Nov 5, 2014

God has already won, and will always keep His promises. All we need to do is have enough faith to believe it!

In October of 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space -- Sputnik. Russian scientists were thrilled at their achievement, even though they lost contact only 22 days later. In November of the same year, the Soviets launched another satellite -- this time, with the first living ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No More Appetizers, "Feast" On The Buffet!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 13, 2012

Every river started with a rain drop, it’s true, you won’t find a spicket  At the mouth of a river, Your faith multiplied by Gods ability can turn that raindrop into your river of blessing in your desert

No More Appetizers, "Feast" On The Buffet! As I set back and reflected on all the events of this past week, All the preparation that was done, leading up to the great 100th birthday party,  a lot of us had the honor to attend. All those who attended, were treated to fabulous hor’derves, several ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Presents Or Presence?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010

This Christmas do you want Presents or Presence? Learning to put our priorites right in a commercialized world.

The greatest gift-Presents or presence Matthew chapter 2:1-2:11 I want to challenge you a little this last Sunday before Christmas. I want to invite you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas - A Story Glazed Over

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011

Let's put aside our familiarity of the Christmas story, and dig in with an open heart and mind to the message at hand.

2010.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC Revisiting this old story, with an open mind and heart. Listen and don’t glaze over. There is more than meets the eye when we delve in. Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 I don’t know who to give credit to for this message. I had read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Others Might Hear

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2011

God tells Israel as He works within them He expects them to conduct themselves in such a way that others will hear that God is with them. I believe what God told Israel is wise advice to us. If we follow these words we'll be a source of blessing.

That Others Might Hear Zechariah 8:15-23 Introduction: Do we want to be blessed by God and to be used by God to be a blessing to others? I believe that God wants to do good to us, to use us and prosper this church. However, I believe that for us to receive the fullness of His blessings and to have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Wait

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 20, 2011

Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do

Opening illustration: A professor in a world-acclaimed medical school once posed this medical situation - and ethical problem - to his students: "Here’s the family history: The father has syphilis. The mother has TB. They already have had four children. The first is blind. The second had died. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational