Sermons on Knowing:

Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 19, 2011

Jesus wants to build His church, and add to the church daily those who are being saved. One of the keys to seeing the church grow is preaching the Word.

PREACHING THE WORD INTRO TO SPEAKER: Fourteen years as youth pastor in BC, teaching @ PLBC and chaplain at Regent, started RMC, then call to pastor the church in Beausejour. BACKGROUND TO ACTS: • Acts is a HISTORY but it is also a BLUEPRINT (for the church today). THE GROWTH OF THE EARLY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Missing Link

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 28, 2011

Exposition of Ephesians 5 and John 15 regarding living the Spirit-filled Christian life out of the two most important texts that deal with the matter.

Text: Eph 5:18, John 15:5-8, Title: The Missing Link, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/27/11, AM A. Opening illustration: read the story at the opening of The Spirit Filled Life, “I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Living Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#11 in series. Thanksgiving message. How being thankful and drawing strength from Jesus go hand in hand.

Colossians 3:15-17 – Thankful Living Today we are continuing our journey through Colossians: Putting Christ First. We have been talking about living Christocentric lives, that is, putting Jesus at the centre of all we do, living for Him, working for Him, enjoying our family for Him, going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Dec 6, 2011

God give us gifts to use in His work. How we use and build those gifts is up to us. We grow as we mature in Christ and become more aware of things outside ourselves.

Exodus 31:1-3 INTRO: The idea of Christmas means different things to different people. Some hold the idea in wonderment of the thrill of presents while others cringe at the idea of expense and yet others dive into the depths of meaning of types and symbols. From the very young to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gift Of Faith” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 6, 2011

Through the Advent of Christ, we have been given the gift of faith.

Something that consumes us at Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. The tradition of giving gifts is tied to the wise men who came bearing gifts for the Christ child. So we exchange gifts at Christmas. But often, the gifts we exchange do not meet our expectations. A woman was asked by her ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 7, 2011

Encouragment for those nearing the end of the Christian journey.

A View from the Finish Line 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Paul does us a wonderful service when he gives to believers a view from the finish line. He’s just about ready to finish his life’s race, when he decided to write to young Timothy, his protégé, and said, “Timothy, let me tell you how I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Collision Of Life And Truth

Contributed by Monty Mora on Dec 7, 2011

The Parable of the Prodigal Son brings people to place where, “Their life and His truth collide”.

Title: The Collision of Life and Truth Text: Luke 15:1-31 Theme: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Introduction A Parable is a short story that conveys a moral truth in a person’s life. Every parable (1) sketches a setting, (2) describes an action & (3) shows a result. Most parables contain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Savior Work Introduced. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

In Soteriology we must look at the Savior and His Salvation.

I. The Savior - Of course there are two basic element of Soteriology - the Savior and the Salvation. A. The Savior's seven Positions. 1. The eternal Position. Were talking about the pre-incarnation of Jesus Christ. As to His eternal Person He is equal to the Father and the Spirit. Under this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, Human And God In Action

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 17, 2011

“Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly” Matt. 1:19 .

Theme: Joseph, human and God in action Text: Isaiah 7:10-16; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25 Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent and next Sunday is Christmas. Although we are all looking forward to the celebrations we need to spend time meditating on the birth of Christ. Before His birth God chose and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Writing On The Ground! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2011

What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar question for long!

Writing on the ground! John 8:6”This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear.” What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar ...read more

Scripture: John 8:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To The Manger, Part 1

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 18, 2011

The birth of the Savior, the Messiah, the redeemer of the world, took the kind of supernatural preparation that only God could have accomplished!

The Journey to the “Manger” part 1 I was thinking about the Christmas story this week and how everything took place, in the town of Bethlehem. Along with the miracle of the story, I couldn’t stop thinking about the miracles of the journey, That had to come about and to take place, all to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story About Light

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2011

Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.

[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Room In Your Hearrt?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2011

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“Room In Your Heart?” Luke 2:1-20 Author Phillip Yancey once wrote: “How did Christmas day feel to God? Imagine for a moment becoming a baby again: giving up language and muscle coordination, and the ability to eat solid food and control your bladder. Or imagine yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Post-Christmas Battle For Your Heart

Contributed by David Tack on Dec 23, 2011

Let us look beyond the pleasantry of Christmas day this morning. Christmas will soon be over; and, for many they will go back to hearts filled with bitterness, hatred and burden. You see the hearts of humanity may appear to be EMPTY from post-Christmas

Post-Christmas Battle for Your Heart David Tack – December 22, 2011 INTRO: Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It promotes joy and goodwill to humanity and most people purposely spread the spirit of peace, love and toleration! Christmas day arrives and it is a time of great communion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Baptist

My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 3 - Bearded Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2011

Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because we don’t like Him?

Favorite Jesus Pt. 3 - The Bearded Jesus I. Introduction During Christmas our attention is turned towards the sweet, 8 lb. 6 oz, golden diaper, little bundle of baby God. There are lessons to learn from Infant Baby Jesus . . . Salvation is often hard to discern and at times even harder to accept. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal