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The Forgotten Father Of Christmas

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

When preachers talk about Christmas it’s usually about Jesus and Mary. But what about Joseph; the silent father? What do we learn from his life of devotion and faithfulness?

“The Forgotten Father of Christmas” Matthew 1-2 INTRODUCTION Usually at Christmas time, preachers spend a lot of time talking about Jesus’ miraculous conception, which I did last Wednesday. And the virgin birth leads you and I to think about the fact that Jesus was conceived apart from any human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Making A Big Deal Out Of A Widow Woman":

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 11, 2004

This preacher had but one church member in Chapter 17 who believed in him, but it was enough encouragement to give Elijah the boldness to call down fire from Heaven in Chapter 18!

“Making a Big Deal out of a Widow Woman” How God provided for Elijah... God could no longer bless the nation of Israel. Elijah was instructed by God to go to wicked King Ahab and his notorious wife, Jezebel, that a famine was coming. This famine would effect all of the people of Israel including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ways That The Holy Spirit Guides Leaders To Use Both Inductive And Deductive Approaches In Their Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach.

1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach. Inductive learners prefer to learn from examples, demonstrations and case studies rather than studying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amid The Flood

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if Martin Luther were the preacher, telling his own story. Time period is the Wartburg stay; focus is on hope and trust in a changing world, "amid the flood" of change.

[Backstage] Walled up here in this fortress, kept practically as a prisoner, prevented from teaching, prohibited from preaching, what good am I? What can I accomplish in such a place? I was not born for idleness, nor for solitude. I was born for action. I was destined by Him who holds in His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Jesus: When God Shows Thru Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2006

The beatitudes--The opening lines of ’the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher Who ever lived!’ Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

When God Shows Thru [The Beatitudes] The Gospel of Jesus Matthew 5:1-5 One Sunday as they drove home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, there’s something about the preacher’s message this morning that I don’t understand." The mother said, "Oh? What is it?" The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Inspectors (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014

By their fruit you will recognize them-It may take some time, but we will eventually see whether the preacher is trying to benefit himself, or whether he is truly serving others.

Matthew 7:15-20-“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Have Mercy On Us. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 16, 2015

Four types of Christians in a church 1-Everybody 2-Somebody 3-Anybody 4-Nobodyplease enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Matthew 9:27-31-When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, "Son of David, have mercy on us!" 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Credentials Of His Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2018

Traveling Christian evangelists in the first century, according to the custom of the day, carried letters of recommendation. With these a poor preacher would be given, at least, a place to stay, a meal, and an opportunity to speak to the congregation.

April 23, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.1.a: The Credentials of His Ministry. (3:1-5) 2nd Corinthians 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Approach To Suffering Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

In 1927 the wife of Scottish preacher Arthur Gossip died suddenly. When he returned to the pulpit he preached a sermon titled “When Life Tumbles In, What Then?”

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is the right approach to suffering? 1 Peter 3:13-17 Illustration on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speak, Lord, Because Your Servant Hears PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

The sermon encourages us to be like Samuel, ready and willing to listen, learn, and live out God's Word in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am thrilled to see each one of you here today, gathered in fellowship and unity, ready to open your hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Lord has something to say to us, something to teach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10-11

Topics: Hearing God's Voice

Dueling Spirits Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 2, 2003

BIG IDEA: How can we recognize false prophets? By what they say, and by who listens to them.

“Dueling Spirits” 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: How can you tell if someone is lying to you? [ASK] How do you spot a lie? Some people give it away in their body language--not making eye contact, for example. What about spiritual things? How can we recognize a “false prophet”? This is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Off The Fence #1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

This series deals with the complications of compromise, and challenges listeners to get off the fence of indecision and fully go with God!

Today, I want to introduce to you a powerful message from the Lord that gives us a PRIME DIRECTIVE! I am certain, due to the depth and due to the content of the upcoming messages I will be unable to complete this in one service time. · This message will challenge you. · This message will probably ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-25, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Off The Fence! #2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

This series deals with the complications of compromise, and challenges listeners to get off the fence of indecision and fully go with God!

Part two: GET OFF THE FENCE! Let me remind you of the challenges of this message. I believe that it is time for the children of God to arise, and get ourselves up from the place of complacency in our Spirit and in our flesh, and ’get off the fence!’ I believe that it is time for the Church of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal