Sermons on Initial Excitement:

Brown Paper Bags For Christmas

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 20, 2007

No Christmas stocking was large enough to hold all that he wanted to give us. No Christmas stocking could display the Christmas message he wanted us to see. Only his hand drawn paper bags could properly express his love for us.

Plain Brown Paper Bags for Christmas 2007 Luke 2:1-20 Today we celebrate a birthday that is 2007 years old. How is it that people are still excited and motivated to celebrate a 2007 year old birthday? It seems every year people grow more excited about that first birthday 2007 years ago. Well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oh So Shallow

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011

Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2012

Exposition of Hope

Text: Luke 1:67-75, Title: Hope Has Come, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/12, AM A Opening illustration: Read Ex 1:8-14 & 2:23-25 & 3:7-9, play the Deliver Us clip from Prince of Egypt (YouTube) 0:40-2:01, Anticipation on Christmas Eve for children; B Background to passage: one of Luke’s threads that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Baptist

A Look Back And A Look Forward

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 20, 2008

As we look to a new year, we must reflect and learn from the past.

A Look Back and a Look Forward Michael Wiley November 23, 2008 Mark 12:28b-33 Introduction: When I was a young child, maybe seven or eight, my family and I went to Beach Bend Amusement park in Bowling Green KY, not too far from our home. I love amusement parks. Especially then when mom and dad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Blessed And Highly Favored"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Mary magnified the Lord and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior.

14 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Mary, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Magnified the Lord, and her spirit rejoiced in God her Savior. REFERENCES: Third Sunday of Advent; (JAG) Joy, Admiration, and Gratitude; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:42-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 21, 2007

A series of messages on the ten commandments

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #5 “THE SABBATH” Exodus 20:8-11 * In preparing for this message, I was ready to begin with this statement- “this is the most maligned & violated of all commands.” Candidly- God arrested my heart & said, “Ok, hot shot--which is the least maligned command?” * So I reviewed all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Champions For Christ

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

Through the power of God we can become Champions: Champions for Christ

CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST 1 Cor 9:24- 27 I must admit that when I was a child and a younger man the desire to be an Olympic champion burned within me. Every four years I would watch with vigor the Olympic games and would think to myself nothing could be more thrilling than to stand on that center ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Z Is For Zeal Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007

A sermon on Zeal from Romans 12:11-12.

Introduction 1. Well, we have finally come to the end of our Alphabet!! Tonight, we will study the word “Zeal”.. Zeal in the dictionary... great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause... eagerness... excitement... passion... In the Bible... Zeal is found in the Bible almost 40 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rejection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010

Think about what Jesus gave up when He came to earth. What are you willing to give up for God and others?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE IDENTITY OF THE SERVANT This week I caught a few minutes of Oprah’s Favorite Things episode. You have probably seen one of these episodes. Oprah reveals all of her favorite things and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

It’s good to get a time of refreshing…What does God want for our church in 2009? You know, we’ve been going through the book of John for the last year and a half having just finished it before the holidays. And the book of John ends with Jesus preparing His disciples for His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Gift

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

In this story, the Magi come with gifts. I wonder why they came giving gifts? Have you thought about why we give gifts to each other? Receiving the Gift, Opening the Gift, Sharing the Gift

The Ultimate Gift You know I have often wondered what a visitor, say from outer space, would say about Christmas. Perhaps if they saw all of our decorations; like Christmas trees decorated with lights and ornaments, and Christmas cards, and Christmas dinner with family and gifts under the tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Laser? Consider Stupidityas A Lack Of Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2016

I use a candle, a flashlight, and a laser. We studer George A. Custer's mistakes that lead to 275 needless deaths. The lesson is priorities and focus.

LASER? CONSIDER STUPIDITY AS A LACK OF FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use 3 items at the close of this lesson... 1. A CANDLE 2. A FLASHLIGHT 3. A LASER HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED WHAT WE ARE BUILDING? AND HOW WE ARE BUILDING? Use to lady's would sew dresses and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Star Of Wonder

Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 19, 2014

A message about the reaction of the wise men to the star of Bethlehem. The joy they experienced must be ours when we worship Jesus.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 21, 2014 David Simpson Star of Wonder Matthew 2:1-11 There are a lot of symbols at the Christmas season. All represent something. Santa Claus, mistletoe, wreaths, candles, etc. I've always admired the beauty of poinsettias, and decided to do a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Birth Announcements

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2019

A Christmas Eve devotion on the birth announcement to the shepherds

Birth Announcements December 24, 2019 Luke 2:8-20 I remember when Joshua and Zachary were born. We sent out birth announcements. We wanted everyone possible to know they were born. We were so happy and excited. Isn’t that kind of what you do as parents? You want to tell the world about your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels' Celebration

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

When we think of the wonder of what God did at Christmas, we just have to celebrate.

We love the quietness and intimacy of many parts of the Christmas story. The arrangements are made by angel messengers, who appear very privately, to Mary, face to face, and to Joseph in a dream. Mary ponders the wonder of it all, deep in her heart. A peasant couple quietly slips into Bethlehem, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15