Sermons on Joseph Ondu:

Simeon: Waiting For A King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 3, 2020

Simeon is an amazing Jew who comes in and out of the scene of the Christmas narrative, but with power and significance to attest of the birth of Christ. What can we learn from him as we await the return of Christ

Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this Message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction This coming Friday, most of us will be waking up to another Christmas morning. Certainly, as with everything else this year, it will be much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Brethren

Destination Bethlehem: A Stable Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 27, 2015

God chose the most humble circumstances possible for the entrance of His Son into the world. He did this that we might know His love and receive Him as one of us.

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Heritage Of The Lord

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

During the time of marriage we have heard the Pastor of cay. Marriage is an institution and it is instituted by God alone. Birth of a child is to be celebrated, because it a gift of God alone.

Psalm : 127 Vs: 3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. During the time of marriage we have heard the Pastor of cay. Marriage is an institution and it is instituted by God alone. Birth of a child is to be celebrated, because it a gift of God alone. 1. When God ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turning Pain Into Purpose And Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 18, 2025

Trust God in suffering, find strength in weakness. Use experiences to help others by Seeking God's guidance.

Discover how biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, David, Paul, and Job turned their struggles into triumphs. Have you ever felt like your pain is overwhelming, and you don't know how to move forward? You're not alone. Many people in the Bible faced incredible challenges, yet they found a ...read more

Touch Your Neighbors Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Christmas is a time to make room.

TOUCH YOUR NEIGHBORS Luke 2:1-7 S: Evangelism Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: CHRISTMAS IS A TIME TO MAKE ROOM. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story found in Luke 2:1-7 three stages that encourage us to share Jesus by making room for others in our lives. The ____ stage is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Dreams Over You

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 30, 2004

To give an understanding of God’s dream over lives.

God Dreams Over You Thankfulness to those who gave to send a student to YC -Exciting time in the lives of many of our students -Exciting time for me (3 years I’ve seen teens saved, filled) -I was able to witness the moment that 4 of our young people went forward and with tears in their eyes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Was Not A Silent Night

Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004

The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case For The Resurrection

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

The evidence for the resurrection is overwhelming. And it’s so important to our faith. If God the Father can’t raise his own sinless Son then he can’t raise us either. But the resurrection is true. And we can prove it beyond any doubt.

SERMON: The Case for Resurrection (Psalm 19:14) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Two school children were walking together, and one said to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All I Want For Christmas Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 16, 2007

The Savior offers to save sinners from their sins. Jesus is the Jubilee.

All I Want for Christmas is Forgiveness Matthew 1:21 Rev. Brian Bill 12/16/07 Two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Foreman not only sells grills; he has five girls and five boys. All of his sons bear his name: George Junior, George III, George IV, George V, and George VI. He likes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004

This sermon looks at the Virgin Birth of Jesus by examining the biblical statements, our Confessional Statement, the attacks, and the importance of the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This is the third in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” My sermon is titled “Born of the Virgin Mary.” Let us read Matthew 1:18-25: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prisoner Of The Lord

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

In lockup we may become useless to society, ineffective and unable to make a contribution but God is remolding and refashioning us into something different.

Have you ever prayed "Lord make me more like Jesus?" Have you ever thought of the significance and ramification of such a prayer? Are you ready to take the journey that the answer to such a prayer will take you on? THE PRISONER OF THE LORD: PAUL Paul wrote the letters to the Colossians, Philemon, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Miracle Is On Your Way

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jun 12, 2017

If you are looking for some breakthrough or some kind of a miracle in your life, for a long time, this sermon is for you. It is human to expect miracle to happen in the usual way. But remember miracles are miracles because they happen the God's way.

If you are looking for some breakthrough or some kind of a miracle in your life, for a long time, this sermon is for you. It is very human to expect miracle to happen in the usual way. You think of something exciting and hope things would happen the way you planned. But remember miracles are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:23

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Messes Up Our Plans

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2021

When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. Our plans don’t always go the way we want. So, when God messes up our plans, what can we do not to allow these plans changes to wreak havoc in our lives?

When God Messes Up Our Plans Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42NAzO5fKLI When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. • It messed up King Herod’s plan of being king because here was a new King. The Wise Men announced, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Ordinary Events That Changed The World Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 2, 2024

A Christmas message focused on the Innkeeper. When we examine the Christmas story and its many events, we see that they generally begin with insignificant, ordinary activities. Yet God does extraordinary things through these events.

OUTLINE From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Part 1 Ordinary events that changed the world Dr. Tom Bartlett December 1, 2024 Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Other

Old Testament Dates

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 12, 2001

Here is a list of the dates covered by the books of the Old Testament, as well as a chronology of OT events.

Old Testament Dates [HTML formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/otdates.html] BOOKS OF THE BIBLE - the periods they span: Genesis - Eternity to 1805 B.C. (death of Joseph) Exodus - 1876 B.C. to 1445 B.C. Leviticus - No chronology. Numbers - 1445 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible