Sermons on Jesus Was Born In Bethlehem:

Preventing The Spread Of Infection

Contributed by Eric Smith on Nov 5, 2005

The world has been infected with a sickness that is constantly trying to creep into the church. Why are we so careful about the physical side of our life and its infections, but many Christians have no concern about the spiritual side?

Preventing The Spread Of Infection 2 Cor 6:16-18 This time of year, you hear a lot about the flu. What is the flu? (Medically known as Influenza)? According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

People Of Vision Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 6, 2005

Understanding that God uses people of vison. They are found in a lot of places but most of all we can look to the Bible and see. Abraham - PIONEER of vison. David PLATEAU PUSHER of vision. Paul had PEOPLE as the FOCUS of vision. Part 2 In the Back to the

People of Vision Prov 29:18 This is part two of a series called BACK TO THE FUTURE but it is fine as a stand alone sermon also. I want to speak to you this morning about people of vision. We find them in many places. We find them in community organizations. We find them in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

the point of life and living is to be a blessing to someone else. As Christians, we are called to imitate Christ, and the way we do that is by acting for the betterment of humankind, one person at a time, one instant at a time, one opportunity at a time.

Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-8 2319 words 02/27/05 6 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Become A Great Driver

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 18, 2005

Leadership sometimes feels more like herding cats than driving a car. Here’s some driving fundamentals to help you lead.

Joshua Joshua 1:1-9 Every leader must first be a follower. Joshua learned to follow by assisting Moses. In his apprenticeship under Moses, the Bible records that Joshua was given three tasks which he performed with great insight and ability: • The first time is enters the Biblical stage, he is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Signs For Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 25, 2005

Throwing a fleece...is it right for christians today. Perhaps by looking at whatGideon did copaired to what he should do gives us direction.

Signs for Life Judges 6:33-39 Well we are in week 3 with the story of Gideon. We started out with a view of a coward, that an angel called a mighty warrior. It seems like positive reinforcement, tell someone they are good long enough that they believe it. The angel informs that it is He, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-39

Denomination: Congregational

The God Outside Your Box

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 16, 2007

This sermon challenges us to stop worshipping the god in our box, and instead worship the one the who cannot be contained by the entire universe.

The God Outside Your Box Rom. 11:33-36 PSCOC 2/18/07 Intro: God in a box. We like boxes. When we move, we put everything neatly in box, and neatly label it. We use file boxes. We eat boxed lunches. We receive and ship packages in boxes. We wrap presents in boxes. We organize our shelves by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007

Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of The Future Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 25, 2007

This sermon deals with the urgency of living life today by taking advantage of our window of opportunity.

What does the future hold for us? One day many years ago, when I was in one of my philosophical modes, I pondered the thought of time. I realized that the past was gone and the future was waiting and that I was trapped in this moment of time! I can’t speed it up and I can’t slow it down. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You First Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Points Of View

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007

Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Methodist

Get A Grip By Letting Go

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2007

Money makes a good servant but a lousy master... God’s will is that we master our money.

Title: Get a Grip by Letting Go Text: I Chronicles 29:10-17 Thesis: Money makes a good servant, but a lousy master… so if you want a life that counts, master your money. (I used a sermon written by Bryan Wilkerson titled Finding Financial Freedom as a springboard in developing this message. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Gracefully: Letting Go Series

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 18, 2007

This message addressed a question asked by my Sermon Planning Group about how to understand and respond to memories of past sin once we come to live in the grip of grace

"BIG IDEA":Paul’s heartfelt words in 2 Corinthians 7 help us avoid the destruction of haunting regret (in ourselves and others) by suggesting three differences between worldly sorrow and Godly Sorrow. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bloom Where You're Planted

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007

The third sermon of the ‘People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

Last week I shared with you the challenge that I sometimes face in sermon preparation when there is an abundance of material and you begin by asking the Lord to help you focus in the direction He would have you go so as to speak what He would have you speak. But there are also times of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Realities That Give Life Definition And Meaning

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007

take a look of the realties that give life definition and meaning.

REALITIES THAT GIVE LIFE DEFINITION AND MEANING ECCLESIASTES 9:1- 10 GOODNEWS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BUCAS, Daraga Albay January 7, 2007 Introduction A. About the Disaster that hits Albay B. About the predictions in year 2007 by some Psychics Philosophies of life that wont’ work 1. Materialism ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational