Sermons on Magi Represent Us:

The Wonder Of Jesus Accepting Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2013

It’s become fashionable for churches to "target" a specific audience in their messages and ministry. But is that really such a good idea? Is it possible that in targeting specific groups we might be undermining our real ministry?

OPEN: In my files I ran across these nuggets of wisdom from little children: Patrick, age 10 - "Never trust a dog to watch your food." Hannah, age 9 - "When your dad is mad and asks you, ’Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer." Taylia, age 11 - "When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Favor Of God - Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Believers need to know what the favor of God really is and how to activate it in their own lives

The Favor of God Use it or Lose it! Part 1 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 1:4-8 KJV, “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Then ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22, Esther 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

God So Loved Us

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 25, 2020

Knowing the Love of God

The gospel gives us a biography of Jesus and it emphasizes a few different aspects of his person, his life and of his works. When you read the book of Matthew you will discover that Matthew directs his gospel primarily to the Jews. Also, Matthew presents Jesus as the king and the messiah. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Now & Later: What God Started He Will Finish! Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 15, 2014

God works in the believer now and later. Used the Now & Later candy as a treat for each person attending the special outside worship service called September Start Up. God is working in you NOW and God will finish His work in your LATER.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up - Outside Worship - September 14, 2014 David Simpson What God Started - He Will Finish! (Now & Later) Philippians 1:6 "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Knowing The God Who Knows You

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 25, 2016

If God knows me so well, how could he possibly love me? Yet, scripture says he loves us completely, even though he knows our every thought, motive, and word before we do. Not only does he know and love us, he protects and guides us. We have a great God!

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Knowing the God Who Knows You Sometimes we doubt God’s love for us. Sure he loves the whole world, but does he love me? If God is a perfect God (and he is), and if I’m not perfect (and I’m not), how is it that an all-perfect God would even want to know me? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

(The Lord Is Good)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 18, 2018

I SAID THE LORD IS GOOD IN SPITE OF CANCER THE LORD IS GOOD IN SPITE OF THE STORMS ALL AROUND US THE LORD IS GOOD EVEN IF I DON`T WAKE UP IN THE MORNING THE LORD IS STILL GOOD IF I LOSE EVERYTHING I HAVE THE LORD IS GOOD

Nahum 1:7 CLAUSE A The LORD is good THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN AND A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLEJUAH I WANT TO RESAON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (THE LORD IS GOOD) I SAID THE LORD IS GOOD IN SPITE OF CANCER THE LORD IS GOOD ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that loving GOD as living in Him, He continues to live in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that loving GOD as living in Him, He continues to live in us. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:16 (Amplified Bible) And we know (understand, recognize, are conscious of, by observation and by experience) and believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants To Hold Your Hand

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019

There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Tabernacle (The Golden Altar) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 28, 2023

The Altar of Incense represents prayer.

The True Tabernacle: (The Golden Altar) I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: I remember traveling to Hill Country Camp while on the youth committee and taking our children to Kid's Camp. There was a country store on the way that has a payphone outside. Our girls were young and had never seen a payphone. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 20, 2005

This sermon takes a word by word approach to Isaiah 9:6 and invites you to take comfort in the promise of the Christ Child to be born FOR you.

December 25, 2005 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Imagine if you heard your doorbell ring last night. You groggily woke up, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Absolutes Give Us Confidence Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus wanted His followers to have absolute confidence in the absolute truths He taught.

The absolutes of religion concerning the after-life are: Absolutely no after-life > You absolutely cannot know about the after-life because no one has ever reported back >There is absolutely an afterlife, but you cannot know absolutely which way you are going until you get there >There is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Will Keep Us Together

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2021

“Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of the words are Love, love will keep us together. Stop, I been thinkin' of you. Look in my heart and let love keep us together.

Prayer will keep us Together By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Protocol: - Prayer: - OPENING: - When I was asked to be a part of this revival and heard the theme Prayer will keep us together, I immediately went to the song by Captain & Tennille titled “Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, Matthew 7:7, Philippians 1:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church-Bethany Style

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001

Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Use An Understanding Of Culture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting and Growth

How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how a missionary can communicate the gospel cross-culturally effectively. 2. The students will explain how to use an understanding of a person’s world view to communicate the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational