Sermons on Manger:

Death

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

In the world today about 56,597,034 people die a year. Which works out to approximately 155,000 people a day, 6458 an hour, and 108 people a minute. Which means every second 2 people die. For every breath you take approximately seven people have died. Dea

In the world today about 56,597,034 people die a year. Which works out to approximately 155,000 people a day, 6458 an hour, and 108 people a minute. Which means every second 2 people die. For every breath you take approximately seven people have died. Death is everywhere, and it happens to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Peace?

Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007

Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Epiphany Of Our Lord

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

The Magi heard the Word of God from the mouth of the most wicked man in the kingdom, Herod; never the less, the Holy Spirit used that word to establish faith in them moving them to continue their journey to worship the one, true king.

The Epiphany of our Lord Matthew 2__1-12 Sun, Jan 6, 2008 First: Is. 60:1-6 Epistle: Eph. 3:1-12 Gospel: Matt. 2:1-12 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-11 (12-15) There is a story that I heard so long ago that I can’t remember who first told it. I strongly suspect that it is not a true story, but I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2007 [p.a.v.e. The Way] Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is the first of the Advent sermon series focusing on Paving the way for our coming Lord. It is for the first Sunday in Advent.

[This sermon also had bookmark handouts "P.A.V.E the Way" If you would like to have access to the bookmarks we created for this Advent season, please e-mail me at spencerhoman@msn.com] Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent 2 - (Love) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent. Love.

Luke 3:1-6 “Love” What would we have without Christmas??? (From sermoncentral.com) • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! • Eggnog would just be a slimy, high cholesterol beverage. • Santa would be a strange fat man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus Christ Your God?

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Jesus Christ, Man and God- is he your God?

Brunel CU talk Christmas Carol service, 16/12/02, 7.30pm Readings: John 1:1-5; 6-9; 14-18; 29-34 and 3:11-21 I wonder if any of you have seen The Simpsons episode when Bart asks Homer what his religious beliefs are, and Homer says, "You know, the one with all the well-meaning rules that don’t work ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Have They Put Him?

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 28, 2007

Where have we put Jesus?

John 20:1-2 Where have they put Him? ( NIRV) John 20 The Tomb Is Empty 1 Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb. It was still dark. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the entrance. 2 So she ran to Simon Peter and another disciple, the one Jesus loved. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Is For Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "innkeeper"

Introduction 1. Tonight we will continue our exploration of the ABCs of the Bible... Tonight we will look at the letter I... And in keeping with the spirit of the Christmas Season... I is for Inn or Innkeeper... 2. But, before we get to the famous (or infamous) innkeeper from the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Advent Candle Ceremony #3 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2010

This is a re-working of an Advent Candle Ceremony which I had used a few years ago.

Advent Candle Ceremony #3 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT Each year we prepare for the coming of Christmas. We spend time decorating our homes. We spend time putting lights on our houses. We spend time setting up our Christmas trees. We spend time searching for and buying presents for the ones we love. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Mercy

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 14, 2010

The nature of Lent - the call of journeying to the cross, and being healed by the One who makes the journey...

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday, February 14, 2010 A Journey of Mercy Luke 18:31-43 † IN JESUS NAME † May our eyes be open to the incredible blessings of the Father’s mercy, as they are poured out on us as we journey through life, in Christ. AMEN! Today, the church year changes. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Mark 1:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For God So Loved... Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 7, 2009

Jesus told Nicodemus how great the Father’s love for him truly was.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 5 of 5) For God So Loved... Key thoughts from C. H. Spurgeon’s sermon, “Immeasurable Love” John 3:14-17 Dec. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Opening Story B As Moses lifted up the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me A Reason To Shout

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Advent sermon on the joy of Christ’s birth.

GIVE ME A REASON TO SHOUT Luke 2:8-38 December 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A few weeks ago the Panthers played on Thursday night and Pastor Josh and I went along with Dave Lawlor and another friend. We had a great time and really appreciated the gift of the tickets. Pastor Josh and I were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

After Christmas ... What?

Contributed by Brad Easley on Dec 12, 2009

This message, for a Sunday following Christmas, looks at the boyhood of Jesus.

"AFTER CHRISTMAS ... WHAT?" OPENING: After Christmas…Now what? Easy….we get ready for the next holiday! Take down the tree, get out the East decorations. The choir meets and plans the Easter cantata. I retire to my study and begin on the Easter sermon series. But something is happening ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Christmas Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2009

Jesus isn’t the reason for the season - YOU are!

“Christmas 2009” December 20, 2009 Revelation 2:2-11 2At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. 4Surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-11

Denomination: Holiness