Sermons on Magi From The East:

Lessons From Haggai

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 28, 2011

From the Prophet Haggai and the Nation of Judah we learn some solemn lessons for time and eternity.

TEXT: HAGGAI TITLE: LESSONS FROM HAGGAI #1. UNFAITHFULNESS TO THE LORD HAS SEVERE CONSEQUENCES: [1:2; 2:2] A. Rebuild [1:2] B. Residue [2:2] These two words show us the severe consequences Judah had suffered for their unfaithfulness to the Lord. The Babylonians had destroyed their Temple and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Cherith To Zarepath! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 3, 2011

In every situation even when it seems embarrassing obey God; even it seems all is lost believe His Word!

1Ki 17:2-11 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, (3) Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. (4) And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. (5) So he went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 6, 2011

Challenging the believer to walk outside their comfort zone

From the Inside Out Mark 7:1-30 We all like it when things are neat and tidy. We all want order in our lives. We like to come into church on Sunday morning and getting the bulletin and knowing what to expect when. We have announcements then we pray, then we sing, then we take up the offering and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

From The Cradle To The Throne

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 25, 2011

If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time.

FROM THE CRADLE TO THE THRONE* Matthew 1:18-23 Big Idea: If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time. Matthew 1:18-23 18 This is how the birth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

"From Information To Commitment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2012

A sermon about the scandal of following Christ.

Mark 8:27-38 “From Information to Commitment” This morning’s Scripture passage is scandalous!!! First there is Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ or the Messiah. Then there is the startling prediction of Jesus’ suffering and death. Finally, Jesus gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Deliverance From Fear

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

This passage is just a short episode of Jesus walking on the water. But in this episode Jesus shows us opening that He is Someone that we can count on when fear grips our lives.

If we know Jesus Christ in a personal way, we know that He will deliver us from many things. How many testimonies have we heard from people who have been delivered from something? Illness, death, financial situations, relationships, etc. Tonight we see Jesus’ deliverance from yet another ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Titanic

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Rj Davis on May 9, 2012

Habakkuk's faith in God is put to the test as he tries to uncover exactly what God is up to.

If you have ever been on a rollercoaster then you’ve experienced the excitement, the thrill, the exhilaration of the ride. Or maybe for some of you, you’ve had that nauseating, upsetting feeling. On a rollercoaster there are ups and downs, twist and turns, loops and fast speeds. But for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2012

As Jesus ministered to Nicodemus, He focused on moving him from relgion to a relationship.

This morning, as we continue to learn how to be more effective ministers for Jesus by studying how He ministered, we’ll come to what is undoubtedly the most well known verse of Scripture in the entire Bible. We see the reference to that verse on signs at sporting events, printed on the bottom ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Condemnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 24, 2012

WE can enjoy freedom from condemnation in Jesus. Let us see how.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we remember those who have died for our freedoms. We honor them and we thank them for paying the ultimate price for their country. • One of the great things about living in America is our ability to live free! I pray we NEVER let that slip away from us as we become ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 8:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From The Past Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2012

In Christ we can enjoy true freedom from the past!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been told by another that the past is the past? Is that a true statement? • What about you cannot change the past, let us focus on the present or the future. • How easy is that to do? • Today we will continue with our examination of the freedoms we enjoy in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From The Present Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 8, 2012

Present circumstances do not reflect the future glory we have in Christ!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever heard the statement, “You cannot see the forest for all the trees?” • It means we cannot see the big picture because we are focused on something too close to us. • Today we are going to delve into another one of the freedoms what we can enjoy in Christ. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Wrath To Righteousness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 2, 2011

Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven...but it's better than that in God's economy...it's as if those sins never happened...erased! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

From Wrath to Righteousness Romans 3:21-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wrath2Righteousness.html Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Wrath of God revealed. Romans 3:21 But now the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2011

The story of the raising of Lazarus and the hope that awaits us all.

The story of Lazarus is one of the most human in the New Testament. We are touched by several emotions. Here is a family that Jesus loves very deeply. Mary later shows her devotion by anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume and drying them with her hair. Their home was a respite from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist