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Advent Iii "Surprises From God, Remove The Impossible”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2024

Mary and Elizabeth had a surprise from God. Both became expectant mothers. It was part of God's ultimate plan to reclaim His creation from the grasp of Satan, after the failure in Eden. At Bethlehem God launched a mighty counteroffensive that started with a tiny baby boy named Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name December 22, 2024 Text: Luke 1:35-37 Redeemer “Surprises From God, Remove the Impossible” Luke chapter 1 tells us the story of two expectant mothers, Elizabeth and Mary. Both of their pregnancies were a surprise. Both are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45, John 1:14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forerunner

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 2, 2024

Who was John the Baptist? He was the forerunner of Jesus. This sermon related that to our lives.

The Forerunner Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What's That Smell? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To explore the imagery in Revelation 5:8, emphasizing the righteousness of Christ, the power of prayer, and the concept of our prayers as a pleasing aroma to God.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today to delve into the profound mysteries of Revelation 5:8, as we meditate on the righteousness of Christ, the power of prayer, and the aroma of Christ. In the words of A. W. Tozer, "The key to prayer is simply praying." Simple, yet so powerfully true! ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8

Topics: Aroma, Christ

Spiritual Revival Is A Dangerous Pursuit Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MUST ALSO PRAY FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MUST ALSO PRAY FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION INTRODUCTION: David certainly qualifies as an Advocate for Spiritual Revival I. (:1-2) ADVOCATES FOR SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MUST SEEK GOD’S EAR IN PRAYER AS PART OF THEIR DAILY SACRIFICE OF WORSHIP A. Listen to My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Wrong Approach To Worship Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001

Even King David, the greatest worshipper in the Bible, made mistakes in his worship.

DAVID’S WRONG APPROACH TO WORSHIP BY NG WAH LOK Text : 1 Chron 13:1-14 Introduction: David is regarded as the greatest worshipper in the Bible. The blue prints for worship in the Temple was given to him. However, we find that even the greatest worshipper in the Bible made mistakes in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

An Ephiphany Ephiphany

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001

A look at the cost of our worship.

An Epiphany epiphany Start with reading the passage – adding interpretation/teaching Debunk myths: Referring to the magi as “kings” – again not mentioned. Probably a poor translation at some time, or simply tradition that sounded nice – kings paying homage to the King of kings. Where did they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Live In Careful Obedience

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: If you want people to describe you in 1 word, what will it be? Have you lived in careful obedience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize careful obedient life IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 27:6 (NLT

I. EXORDIUM: If you want people to describe you in 1 word, what will it be? Have you lived in careful obedience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize careful obedient life IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 27:6 (NLT) 6 King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Birth Of The Sovereign

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matt 2:1-12 The Birth Of The Sovereign I. The REVELATION OF THE KING. 2 Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Barrenness Of Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Mar 2, 2016

This sermon examines Numbers 5 and the application that can be gleaned from the test of an unfaithful spouse.

Numbers 5:11-31 The Jealousy of a Lover vs. 11-15 The situation here involves how does a husband deal with the issue when he thinks his wife has cheated on him? Now this passage only gives instructions for the man, not the woman. If you will notice it also grants the man the ability to have the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 5:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Hear That?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 13: 1 – 34

1 Kings 13: 1 – 34 Did you hear that? 13 And behold, a man of God went from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD, and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 2 Then he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, and said, “O altar, altar! Thus says the LORD: ‘Behold, a child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do Not Be Children In Your Thinking Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 16, 2011

If you really love God and others it’s time to give up on Childish thoughts and move to Spiritual Maturity.

1 Corinthians 14:20 “Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.” Those who are saved are children “of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26) because God has “predestined us to be adopted as his sons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

Luke’s Introduction To The Gospels Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2017

We must be confident that all those things that are spoken of in the Bible are true. That is the starting point for any study of scripture. If any part of it can be shown to be false, then all of the Word of God is suspect. The truth is very import....

Scriptures (Acts 1:1) Luke 1:1-4 Luke wrote both Acts, and of course, the [1]Gospel that bears his name. Here is what he had to say by way of introduction. Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

A message about the gifts of the Magi to Jesus, and also about the gifts of Jesus to us when we are saved.

The Wonderful Gifts of Christmas It had been a hard winter in the Appalachian area. The snow had piled up deeper and deeper, the mercury dropped, rivers froze, people suffered. The Red Cross used helicopters to fly in supplies. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Trumpet Judgments, Part I The First Four Judgments Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Revelation 8 sermon on the first four trumpet judgments

The Trumpet Judgments, Part I The Seventh Seal When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Rev 8:1, NKJV J. Vernon McGee in his "Thru the Bible" commentary related this story: "Many years ago I was speaking at a conference to about three or four hundred ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

The Sneakiness Of Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 8, 2020

Pride can be sneaky. It can affect you in a very subtle way without you noticing it. We are going to learn from the Life of King Uzziah about the issue of pride.

THE SNEAKINESS OF PRIDE INTRODUCTION: • Welcome back to the House of God and welcome to those of who you are tuning in online. • Today we’re in the third part of the series I called it SOP. • I talked about the Source of Perseverance three weeks ago. • And last week, I talked about the Sacrifice ...read more