Sermons on Make Believe:

All I Want For Christmas ...myrrh!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 16, 2008

Why would you bring myrrh as a baby present? Myrrh may actually be the perfect gift for Jesus!

All I Want for Christmas is Myrrh Matthew 2:1-11 Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Ministry Heart

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Joy in ministry is not only possible but guaranteed if we’re doing what He has called us to with the right motives and heart - this message to Christian workers will encourage you in the battle!

Eph.3:7-8 - “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Mt.3:11, Mk.1:7, Lk.3:16, Jn.1:27, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Things About Revival

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009

I HEAR OF REVIVALS IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, CANADA, MISSOURI AND I WONDER WHY NOT HERE AND WHY NOT NOW.

THREE THINGS ABOUT REVIVAL 2 CHR. 29: 1-7,15-19, 27-30 LET ME PREACH ABOUT REVIVAL AGAIN. I HEAR OF REVIVALS IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, CANADA, MISSOURI AND I WONDER WHY NOT HERE AND WHY NOT NOW. I WANT TO SHARE THREE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Harvest

Contributed by Wayne Searls on May 25, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to win the lost to Christ.

THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:20 TEXT: (NKJV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” INTRODUCTION: I. THIS SCRIPTURE SIGNIFIES THAT THE HARVEST IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GOD “The harvest …, John 4:35-36 (NKJV) Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Stormy Delays

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

You are a divine hub for delivering God's resources into people's lives. You can't just let that storm shut you down!

STORMY DELAYS Text: John 19:25-27 The snowstorm hit Chicago on a Saturday, and many of the people stranded at Chicago's O'Hara Airport didn't get out of there until Tuesday. That scene was not unique for O'Hara. I've sat in a plane on the runway for three hours just because brief thunderstorms ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Rights And Duties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2010

Rights presuppose duties, if they are not mere license; without this understanding, human development is over.

February 1, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The people of Gerasa had no desire for Jesus to hang in their territory one moment longer. He seriously disturbed the status quo ante by exorcising the evil spirits who had kept the emotionally disturbed man–Matthew says there were two of them–in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who’s Your Daddy?

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The word “Abba” is only used in this form three times in the entire Bible. Once in Mark 14:36 / Once Rom. 8:15 / and Once in Gal. 4:6.

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17 Title: “WHO’S YOUR DADDY?” Introduction: The word “Abba” is only used in this form three times in the entire Bible. Once in Mark 14:36 / Once Rom. 8:15 / and Once in Gal. 4:6. >> Among Traditional Jews it is stated that SALVES were forbidden to address the HEAD of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken Bruised But Repairable Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008

Our place on the wheel we must find

BROKEN BRUISED BUT REPAIRABLE JEREMIAH 18 1-13 KJV INTRODUCTION: God is revealed to us in the Bible in many different figures. * Supremely of course, God is the loving Heavenly Father. * He is also Creator of the worlds, * The Lord Of Hosts who leads the armies of Heaven, the King of Kings and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Nov 29, 2011

To much liberty and not enough jobs is a issue that's red at least this woman thought so.

Matthew 9: 20-22 I give honor to God who is the head of this life purchased by the blood of the Lamb of God. Today, what I want to talk to you about is “A women that was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years” America has been sick for twelve years. Taking heed to our ways is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah's Messiah - Longing For Advent (Is. 64:1-9)

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Dec 3, 2011

Here is the prayer which was answered with the birth of Jesus. Isaiah 64:1-9 shows the community, collect and confirmation of God's exiled people longing for deliverance.

Isaiah 64:1–9 Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence — 64:2 As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil — To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence! 64:3 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Photo’s From A Wedding Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. Marriage is for Companionship II. Marriage is for Enjoyment III. Marriage is for Growth

Jn 2:1-11 July 29, 1981 Called the "wedding of the century," the wedding of Lady Diana Frances Spencer to Charles, Prince of Wales - Marriage problems in 1990’s – Divorced Aug. 1996 - Died Aug. 1997 It was estimated 2 billion viewers -- about a third of the world's population -- ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Carson Turner

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2011

Carson Turner owned a business which he loved called Turners Nursery. Carson was a devoted Christian and so loved in his community. He left many examples of love, care, devotion, and faithfulness to all.

Funeral Carson Turner Carson Turner owned a business which he loved called Turners Nursery. Carson was a devoted Christian and so loved in his community. He left many examples of love, care, devotion, and faithfulness to all. John 15: 5-8 "I am the Vine Ye are the Branches" 1. Carson ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Genesis, Part 17 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2011

Abraham’s faith is tested by God by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to the Lord. This message examines the testing and how we can learn from it.

Discovering Genesis, Part 17 Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction - Go with me to Genesis, Chapter 22 - This evening we are going to look at the testing of Abraham - Abraham desired nothing more than to have a son; an heir to inherit everything - Genesis 15:2-3, “But Abram said, “Sovereign LORD, what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counselor. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 24, 2011

One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their new baby.

Isaiah 9:6-For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist