Sermons on King Ahab:

When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 13, 2011

Sometimes Christmas can lead to the blues. What do we do when Christmas does not feel like Christmas.

Title: When The Grinch Steals Christmas Series: When God Breaks the Silence Text: Luke 1:39-56 (NIV) Plot Summary: His plot was diabolical; his plan was simple. He would stop Christmas from coming. He no longer wanted to hear the whos in whoville celebrating. So the Grinch dresses up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Christian Church

Abraham Meets Our God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2011

Abraham’s story was unique in many ways, but as we look at his faith journey, we can see 5 parallels to our own faith journey.

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 4: Abraham Meets Our God Genesis 11:27-12:8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 14, 2011 *We have been talking about Christ in the Old Testament. There are hundreds of references to Jesus in the Old Testament, including prophecies, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels' Alleluia Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 25, 2011

God gets the glory when people are at peace.

The Angels’ Alleluia Luke 2:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/25/11 On Monday I listened to a sermon podcast while I was exercising at the Rec Center. I was actually multi-tasking on the elliptical so I quickly lost interest in the message. I was watching ESPN and reading something else as the sounds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Better Way: He Establishes A Better Family Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2013

We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ESTABLISHES A BETTER FAMILY HEBREWS 12:3-13 Big Idea: We are part of God’s family and the character of God is being fashioned within us; his intent is for us to bear the “family resemblance.” Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Job 5:17-26 • Reading ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Water

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 4, 2013

We see within Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well a lesson on how to present the gospel. Let’s look at how Jesus interacted with her and what we can learn from it.

LIVING WATER John 4:1-26 We see within Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well a lesson on how to present the gospel. Let’s look at how Jesus interacted with her and what we can learn from it. 1) Be willing (vs. 1-9). • Be willing to be inconvenienced (vs.6). “Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Binding And Loosening Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013

A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ The Healer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 19, 2013

Physical Healing is available to every child of God because 1. It's God's Nature to heal, 2. Jesus atoned for sickness and disease in His work of atonement, and 3. Jesus demonstrated the Father's will to heal by healing and commanding His followers to hea

CHRIST THE HEALER Mt. 10:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 The prison hospital a. Prisoner: “Look here, doctor! You've already removed my spleen, tonsils, adenoids, and one of my kidneys. I only came to see if you could get me out of this place!” b. Doctor: “I am, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Gave

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2015

Before you breathe your last, won’t you commit your spirit to Jesus? Won’t you trust that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God? Please understand that everyone has done wrong and is in need of saving. Jesus Christ is the only plan of salvation for our s

HE GAVE Luke 23:44-49 STORY (p) Once upon a time, there was a big fluffy rabbit with two big ears and a huge fluffy tale. A cute rabbit. An innocent rabbit. Normal in every respect except it was the hugest rabbit that anyone has ever seen. Biggest eyes anyone had ever seen. Biggest feet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Ex-Perience

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012

"Merry Xmas!" Whenever you try to take "Christ" out of "Christmas" -- all you have left are "Xs". Excesses, Exhaustion, and Exchanges. But we were made for Expectation, Exaltation, and Examination.

THE CHRISTMAS X-PERIENCE Text: John 1:1-14 (Suggested opening video: Christmas With A Capital C) There are many beautiful traditions and practices that have come to be associated with Christmas. And many of them aren’t what you would call “Christian traditions or practices” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Four “a’s” ---- Anger

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2012

Different types of anger and how to let the Lord deliver us from them

The Four “A’s” ----ANGER Proverbs 19:1111—All Scripture is NKJV ILL. Ever heard of air rage?... -As a passenger boarded the Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 10, 2012

Good sermon for first Sunday of Advent -- lighting of Prophet Candle. The theme of light vs. darkness is woven throughout the Bible. This is what the coming of the Light marked in our world.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS TEXT: Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 There’s a fascinating recurring theme woven throughout the Bible. It’s the theme of light and darkness. We begin with darkness in only the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 says, “And the earth was without form, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Was God? [sandy Hook School Shooting]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2012

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Where Was God? Psalm 46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/wherewasgod.html Psalm 46:1-11 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 15, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The fruit of the Spirit: a description The fruit of the Spirit: a strategy SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China; • Is the only man made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s just a myth, you cannot see from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Brethren

Testing Your Christmas With Christian Compliance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2012

1 of 2. John supplied his readers with a test for Christian compliance in Jesus’ sonship/humanity/birth. Jesus’ sonship/birth is a test for Christian confession/compliance...But in what way is it tested? Celebrating Jesus’ Birth Tests Our...

TESTING YOUR CHRISTMAS With CHRISTIAN COMPLIANCE-I — 2John :7-11; 1John 2:22-25; 4:14-16; 5:5-13— Attention: Recently I was invited to the WMU Christmas party. We had a great meal with great fellowship & later we opened some small gifts. The last thing we all participated in was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist