Sermons on Joseph Cook:

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2005

Some reflections on the Journey to Bethlehem

NR 25-12-05 The Journey to Bethlehem I would like to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or put another way - to view it from the balcony. What do I mean by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Nurtured In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009

Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Garment Of Favour Series

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jan 7, 2022

Love is a great thing ,a great feeling between two people or more but we are taking it to the marriage level

Destiny helpers are assigned for each person, you don’t have to cajole, coax, manipulate or try to capture the attention of anybody, God has already prepared the heart of someone who has been assigned as your ‘Destiny Helper!’ Destiny helpers 2 Samuel 9:2 Now there was a servant of the house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:2

Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007

The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Return To Nazareth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the full humanity of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke has described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trials Turned To Gold

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 22, 2016

staying faithful through trials. Rejoice because they are doing you good.

This morning, I want us to look at the biblical viewpoint of the trials that occur in our lives. And the first thing that I want to do is to differentiate between consequences and trials. The reason that I feel that this is necessary is that most of us want to think of them as the same, but they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Once Upon A Time... Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2011

This sermon is an introduction to a study of the life of Moses. It is based on Charles Swindoll's book on Moses from his character series.

Introduction: A. A young girl asked her father, “Do all fairy tales begin with “Once Upon A Time?” 1. “No,” he replied, “A whole lot of them begin with ‘If elected I promise…’ ” B. “Once upon a time” is a wonderful, classic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Virgin Birth Conceived Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

The virgin birth of Jesus Christ means that a virgin lady called Mary gave birth to him without a human father. Holy Spirit helped it to happen, the virgin birth.

INTRODUCTION The virgin birth of Jesus Christ means that a virgin lady called Mary gave birth to him without a human father. Holy Spirit helped it to happen, the virgin birth. Whose son is Jesus? Mary, Joseph, or God. What is your thought about the virgin birth of Jesus? Do you believe without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:45, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 1:25, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: *other

Integrating God In All Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

I want to help us confront a division that is so natural it can influence our lives more than we know… the division between what we perceive as spiritual and secular… between what we deem spiritually relevant and spiritually irrelevant… between what

Integrating God in All of Life (Intro: A division (dichotomy) that needs to die) Let me begin this morning by presenting a few questions… just to stir our thinking: • Where are you most likely to be honoring God… here on Sundays… or Monday at work? • Do you sense any real spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Touch My Food

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 7: 1 – 38

Leviticus 7: 1 – 38 Don’t touch my food 7 ‘Likewise this is the law of the trespass offering (it is most holy): 2 in the place where they kill the burnt offering they shall kill the trespass offering. And its blood he shall sprinkle all around on the altar. 3 And he shall offer from it all its ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Some People Attend Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 9, 2025

Today I will be preaching on HOW SOME PEOPLE ATTEND CHURCH.

• • Some Christian’s church attendance is very important to them. • To others there are other things in their life that is more important than church attendance. Let me read you a letter how important church attendance is to some people. The letter goes like this… "Dear Pastor, You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

More? I Know There Is More?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

We must never settle for less than we are capable of accomplishing. There is more than this. Thank God for this, but help me find more...

MORE: I KNOW THERE IS MORE... GIVE ME MORE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson... Many focus on YESTERDAY'S REGRETS... Too bad! Others are focusing on TOMORROW'S DREAMS... Too bad! Beyond the regrets of yesterday and the dreams of tomorrow are: OPPORTUNITIES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessing: What God Desperately Wants You To Give Your Children And Grandchildren Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 16, 2023

What do you do with your hands. At the end of Jacob's life he placed his hands on his grandsons to bless them. Can you bless your kids? Grandkids? How does God want you to bless them?

Ashely Covington is a model. Yet, while you’ve seen her many times, you’ve probably never seen her face. Ashely was a child actor and later was trying to make it in theatre while in college getting head shots when suddenly an acting agent looked at her and went crazy over her hands and said: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023

We learn about the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2:1-7 so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time” (Tom Wright, Luke for Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed