Sermons on Intercession Needed:

Treasuring Christ Above All Things

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 8, 2015

This expository sermon explores Peter's "great confession" and Jesus' transfiguration to place Christian spirituality into biblical perspective.

The Foundation of Christian Spirituality: Treasuring Christ Above All Things Mark 8:27-9:9 S. H. Mathews Background of the Text: Mark 8:27-30 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Candle Of Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 11, 2015

The Candle of Joy is lit when we encounter Jesus and that encounter should change us!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • There are many reasons for one to be joyful during the Christmas holiday. I know it can be a buy time, but where one stays centered on the reason for the season, how can one help but be filled with joy. • If your Christmas season is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 12, 2015

A sermon examining our relationship with God.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 1) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 31st, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Joy

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2015

Because God took on our salvation we have every reason to wait for Jesus' second coming with joy. (Sermon adapted from Advent series by Timothy Quill.)

Did you hear about the Christmas tree that was worth over 11 million dollars? Five years ago the luxury Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi was trying to make the Guinness Book of World Records with the most expensive Christmas tree. So they decorated a 43-foot tree with 131 different pieces of gold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping A Christ Like Attitude Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 13, 2015

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Philippians 2:5

What It Really Means to Have the Christ like Attitude? There is nothing as powerful as attitude and it dictates our response to the present and determines the quality of our future. Stephen Covey, Tony Robbins and many other motivational speakers attest to the fact that attitude plays a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Changed December 25th

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2015

A brief devotional sharing how Jesus has changed December 25th.

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Christmas Eve/Day Devotion Proposition: Jesus Christ has transformed the 25th Day of December. INTRO: Grace and peace from our Heaven Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world. What a wonderful time of the year! This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Love That Will Never Stop Shining / Christmas Eve

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 18, 2015

Christmas is the living promise that we are never alone. No matter where we are in life, No matter how far we might stray, or how unfaithful we are, God in all his love, will continue to pursue, a love that will never stop shining.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings proceeding the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. A little boy wanted a watch so very badly ....for Christmas. Each day,...... he would ask about his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Longing For Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 21, 2015

Simeon and Anna did not give up hope in God. They have faith in His Word.

What are you longing for? What are you looking for in this life that you’ve yet to find? Are you experiencing an emptiness that you are trying to fill? • There is nothing wrong with that. All of us has longings. • Longings for love, for acceptance, for friendship, someone to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Big Enough To Remove My Doubts! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2015

Doubt can become a stumbling block to the point that it becomes our God. God is bigger than my doubts and can remove them if I will allow Him to be my God.

INTRODUCTION • I hope that you have recovered from Christmas, and I know the Christmas weight is going to state falling off! • Christmas is the time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. History shows us that indeed, there was a person of history named Jesus who lived when the the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Christ Come Again? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 29, 2015

There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. Christ’s return is also mentioned once in every five verses in the New Testament.

Will Christ come again? Much of the Bible is dedicated to the theme of the Second Coming. There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Prophet And His Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD will remove all false prophets and false words from people that he never sent to preach the gospel. It will happen in the last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD'S WORDS? Yes. Our faith in JESUS brought us salvation. Romans 10:9-10 (Amplified Bible) Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Christians And Muslims Worship The Same God?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 11, 2016

The incident at Wheaton College involving Christian professor Larycia Hawkins, points out the lack of understanding in Christian circles about the nature Jehovah versus the nature of Allah.

DO CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE SAME GOD? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Phone Call 1. Three men wanted to make a phone call from Hell to remind to their relatives about its harsh conditions. Their Nationalities were American, Italian and Polish. So they went to Devil who is the boss. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Received Pontius Pilate Washing Of Hands

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Heifer that is to be sacrificed and He took away the guilt of Pontius Pilate but was sent to hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we innocent of the blood of JESUS? No. The blood was shed for our own remission of sins Hebrews 9:22 (Amplified Bible) [In fact] under the Law almost everything is purified by means of blood, and without the shedding of blood there is neither release from sin and its guilt nor ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Excellent - 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2016

The church is called to strive for excellence in all we do.

Excellence Colossians 3:17-24 January 24, 2016 For the first 3 weeks of the year we’ve been looking at what it means to strive for excellence. What does it mean for us individually and as a church. I believe we can never be the church Christ calls us to be, if we don’t strive for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Towel That Unifies Us Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016

Loving People Like Jesus, Ministry, Awareness, Service

THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Unifies Us Matthew 25:31-46 November 20, 2022 Introduction: We live in a state where we wear a lot of blue and white or black and red. I spent almost 15 years in Louisville, Kentucky wearing a lot of blue and white amid a sea of black and red. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ