Sermons on Idop 2025:

Love Does Not Envy

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 18, 2025

So is envy a problem for people today? Most assuredly, envy is currently very evident in our culture.

Alba 11-16-2025 LOVE DOES NOT ENVY I Corinthians 13:4 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would bring down that eagle up there.” The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Boastful Or Proud

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2025

So instead of boasting, we can and should be thankful. Thankful that what God did at Calvary is enough for us. Thankful that the price Jesus paid for our sins was the right price. Thankful that when Jesus said it was finished, He meant it.

Alba 11-23-2025 LOVE IS NOT BOASTFUL OR PROUD I Corinthians 13:4 According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press sometime ago, when foreign cars were new to the U.S., the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly about his good gas mileage. So they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Rude

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 1, 2025

Opie was cleaning things out of the garage and told the other boy that by doing that he was earning a 25 cent allowance. The other boy made fun of Opie saying he should get an allowance without any work. And if he didn't get what he wanted to start crying or have a fit.

Alba 11-30-2025 LOVE IS NOT RUDE I Corinthians 13:5 After spending 3 ½ hours at the Department of Motor Vehicles enduring the long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. He brought his selection, a baseball bat, to the cash ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2025

6 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-VI— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-3--:71-74](:57-80) Attention: On any given morning, Hershey(our dog) usually follows me into the bedroom, curls up on the bed, & watches me get dressed & fill my pockets. If I put on my ‘suit’ or ‘preaching outfit’, he doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:71-74, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God In Wisdom And Strength Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2025

A Christmas Sunday Sermon

The Glory of God in Strength and Wisdom December 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:33-40 On Christmas Eve, 1968, the world gathered around their televisions at one of the most turbulent times in American history. The Vietnam War raged. Cities burned from riots. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-40

Denomination: Brethren

The Philistines Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 11, 2025

Israel could not understand why Yahweh had allowed such a defeat, so decided that the only way to guarantee victory would be to be in possession of the Ark of the Covenant, so men were sent to Shiloh…

December 13, 2025 We know that during the time of the Judges, the Ammonites from the east (18 years) and the Philistines from the west (40 years) came against Israel at the same time and were the last nations to harass and invade Israel. Jephthah took care of the Ammonites and lead Israel for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:53-61, Jeremiah 7:9-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 19, 2025

The good news is for all but Peace is for those who love the Lord. Those who glorify the Lord will inherit the presence of God.

AMC. 21.12.2025 Theme: Peace on Earth Text: Luke 2:8-14   Greetings: The Lord is good; His Love endures forever!   Illustration:  Christmas season is season of Gifts.  After the Christmas holidays,  A boy told his uncle, ‘Thanks uncle, for the electric guitar you gave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Plain Truth About Christmas – The Season And The Day Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas is coming! But where did Christmas originate? Was Jesus born on December 25th? If Christmas is the chief of the Christian holidays, WHY do so many non-Christians observe it? The word "Christmas" means "Mass of Christ. It came to the Protestants from the Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:29-31

He Is Not A Puppy Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 28, 2025

A sermon portraying the controversial Christmas Christ. The God who acts (do we want him to act?). The God who instructs (how uncomfortable are his instructions). The God who rescues (Because, yes, we need the weight of our messes to be lifted from us).

This sermon was first preached (with slightly less visuals in 2007 at Holy Trinity Barkingside, then again in 2025 at St Christopher's Hanwell. ................................................................ [holding a cardboard box] – So I’ve got here a controversial statement. Now what I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 1:1-14, Isaiah 9:2-7, Hebrews 1:1-12, Isaiah 52:7-10, Titus 3:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Entering 2026 With The Wonderful Shepherd

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 3, 2026

We don't know what will happen to us, our families, our work, our church, or our country in 2026. However, we should remember that we have a wonderful Shepherd who loves and cares for us.

Introduction: According to Gallup International, globally, 37% of respondents believe that 2026 will be a better year than 2025, while 25% expect it to be worse and 31% expect no major changes. Are you optimistic or pessimistic entering this year? We don't know if this year will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:35-36, Hebrews 13:6, John 10:14-15, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Meantime

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 6, 2026

What are we supposed to do while we wait?

In the Meantime… Revelation 15 Written: Friday, August 8, 2025 The following is a hypothetical story. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. A retired couple were walking together through the Mall. He thought they were out for a leisurely stroll. She stopped in front of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Haz Algo

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Jan 7, 2026

Dios promete que prosperara todo lo que el justo hace, pero si no hacemos nada, como podrá Dios prosperarnos?

Filipenses 3: 13-14 “Hermanos, yo mismo no pretendo haberlo ya alcanzado; pero una cosa hago: olvidando ciertamente lo que queda atrás, y extendiéndome a lo que está delante, 14 prosigo a la meta, al premio del supremo llamamiento de Dios en Cristo Jesús”. Introducción: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Little Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2026

There are many different levels of faith. Just because you don't have the 'Apostle Paul level' of faith doesn't mean you can't see miracles. God works miracles even when we have "little faith" or "mustard-seed faith." Don't underestimate what God can do!

THE POWER OF LITTLE FAITH Mark 9:17-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bad to Worse 1. Maria Smith & her husband were on their way home when he was pulled over for speeding. As the patrolman returned his driver's license, her husband, hoping for leniency, asked, "Officer, did you notice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sewing Up The Curtain

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 18, 2026

A sermon stressing intimacy with God and growth in our relationship with HIM.

Sewing Up the Curtain Annual Business Meeting Feb 15th, 2025 Scripture: Exodus 20:21 “The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.” ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: A FAMILIAR MOMENT WITH AN UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH Looking out at our church ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 18, 2026

Psalm 46

I SHALL NOT BE MOVED (PSALM 46) How were you affected by the November 26 (2025) Taipo fires? More than 160 people died as of Tuesday (December 9, 2026), of which more than 10% were foreign maids. I cried daily for a week. Then I was told one of the Indonesian maid, E, a Muslim, visited our church’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible