Sermons on Judea:

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Perscution Of The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The world will always fail in its endeavours to destroy Christianity.

HEROD’S PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. Acts 12. Baruch the son of Neriah was given a prophecy by Jeremiah which contains a very personal message for ourselves: "Thus says the LORD: I am going to break down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted-- that is, the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messy Christmas

Contributed by N A on Dec 26, 2013

The Christmas story encourages us with the truth that even though our lives and homes may be ‘messy’, Jesus delights to visit us and bring us hope, joy and peace.

A MESSY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SONG: Amy singing “O Holy Night.” OPENING: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Christmas can be a stressful time for people. • Stress = a force or a pressure that strains or deforms. • One of the things is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Pps A Post Script For The Year. Zechariah's Song Luke 1:67-79 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 29, 2013

God calls us, as He called John the Baptist, to Prepare the Way of the Lord Proclaim His salvation and Shine with the love and grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ

This morning I’d like to give a post script to the year. When you write a letter and you have one more thing to say you write ps. That means post script, or after the letter. If you then think of just one more thing you want to say you’ll write pps. Or post-post script, after the post ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: *other

Preaching Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

This passage gives the first message ever preached to the Gentiles by one of the apostles. It’s the message that opened the door of salvation to all the people of the world.

Last week left us in the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who, while in prayer, received a message from God to send some men to bring back Simon Peter. Peter along this same time had also received a message from God while in prayer to go with these men. Cornelius tells Peter in verse 33 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Baptist

Power, Prestige, Or Prayer

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014

“If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players.

Power, Prestige or Prayer INTRO “If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players: First, there was the political king and ruler (Herod); the one who was perplexed that this new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

The transformation of Saul

The Journey of Faith Acts 9:1-22— What we see is that this is happening at the same time as the story of Philip and the eunuch that we were talking about last week Ya see The church had been growing in Jerusalem, • But at same time resistance against the church had been growing as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013

Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"You Were Made For A Mission" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 24, 2013

We can help fulfill the Great Commission as we commit to fufilling our custom mission.

In our consideration of God’s different purposes for your life, we have mentioned the fact that life is preparation for eternity. You’re going to do four things in heaven forever and ever and ever. And God wants you to practice those here on earth. The first is worship, knowing and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Una Persona Brillante Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 26, 2013

Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta.

Tal vez todos anhelamos llegar a ser o que nos reconozcan como personas brillantes, una persona brillante es mucho más que simplemente ser inteligente o ágil, una persona brillante es aquella que hace las cosas correctas y de la forma correcta. Para llegar a ser una persona brillante se requiere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

An introduction to Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Introduction) John 17:1-26 I usually try to refrain from using words such as best or greatest. The reason is because I realize that quite often “best” is in the eye of the beholder. What we speak of as being best would be better described as being our favorite. If ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Keep The Wise Men In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon for Advent.

Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" "Let's Keep the Wise Men in Christmas" Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these magi from the east? People have been asking this question for nearly 2,000 years. We know very little about them from the Scriptures. They weren't Jews; we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Entire Christmas Story In One Verse

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 25, 2014

The entire Christmas story in one verse. (Well, technically two verses covering one sentence.) Though it does not mention shepherds or wise-men or inns or stables, it is nonetheless profound and compelling.

The Entire Christmas Story in One Verse It was understandable, I guess, when the group seemed momentarily taken aback when I opened my Bible and suggested reading “the entire Christmas story.” You see, the night was already winding down at our church home-group meeting, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus' Father Is Our Father

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

Since Jesus' Father is our Father. This means God our Father always protects. God our Father always provides.

JESUS’ FATHER IS OUR FATHER (Outline) January 3, 2021 - Christmas 2 - MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRO.: Our text today reminds about the very special relationship God the Father has with his children. Earthly family relationships can be strained at times. Emotions interfere. Misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran