Sermons on Manger:

Readjust Your Focus

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 29, 2003

Fulfilling the Great Commission

Readjust Your Focus Matthew 28:18-20 Just about any one who’s been in church for any length of time can tell you that this passage of Scripture is called the Great Commission. Mark 16:15 simplifies it by Jesus saying, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” And even though we call this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-30, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank-You Mom!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 9, 2003

Motherhood is full of laughter and tears. A look at one of the favorite mothers in the Bible makes this very clear.

Thank-you Mom! 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Reading Have you seen the play, Fiddler on the Roof? At one point Tevea’s oldest daughter is getting married and Tevea and Golden sing a song in the background. The last chorus refrain says, “Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years. One season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reunion In Goshen

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 24, 2003

A Reunion In Goshen

A Reunion in Goshen Preached - Sunday, July 20,2003 - Thompson Family Reunion Worship Service Rosemary Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend Clarence Sanders Camden Alabama Scripture: "And he sent Judah before him unto Joseph, to direct his face unto Goshen; and they came into the land of Goshen. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Time At Last To Open The Mystery Package Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003

Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.

With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt That You And I Owe.

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

A dissertation dealing with the awareness of the tremendous debt of grattitude that we all should feel towards Christ.

Understand that, in this message, it will be very difficult to separate the Church from the individual Christian. A. If I should use one, know that it could also apply to the other, as well. What I hope to make clear, at this point, is the fact that Christ went through everything that He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surely You're Not Talking To Me!!

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Dealing with the inability of some to connect the message to themselves.....personally!

Understand that, in this message, it will be very difficult to separate the Church from the individual Christian. A. If I should use one, know that it could also apply to the other, as well. What I hope to make clear, at this point, is the fact that Christ went through everything that He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Heaven Touches Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 13, 2002

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. Slightly evangelistic

When Heaven touches earth. WBC 15.12.02pm Carols by Candlelight I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Unique Sign

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

Why did the shepherds get excited when told that a baby had been born? Why did Simeon and Anna get excited when they saw the baby Jesus? A baby!! So what? So everything - this was the hopes and fears of all the years meeting in Bethlehem that night.

Introduction When a baby is born the new parents get all sorts of different reactions from family and friends: • “Oh, how lovely!” • “Look, he’s got his dad’s eyes!” • “Doesn’t she look just like her mum?” • or, simply, “oh!” But when Mary gave birth to her first son in a stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All I Want/Need For Christmas Is? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

the greatest gift you can receive.

All I Want/Need For Christmas Is…? In our final week of Advent we have finally come to the first coming of JESUS in the birth of JESUS. Today, we are not going to look at the traditional story of JESUS coming as a babe in a manger because there was no room at the inn for HIM. I believe Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002

What is the "real" reason for the Christmas season. Presents, family, Jesus or sin?

INTRODUCTION  Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how much have you taken out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, Luke 12:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beatitudes (Part I) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002

Being a Christian is more than just holding the title, but also walking the walk and talking the talk. And the Beatitudes are key is helping us understand what is expected. (First four)

Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Remembrance

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 29, 2002

Remembering Jesus Christ in the Lord’s Supper.

INTRODUCTION The Israelites were instructed to celebrate Passover in remembrance of the night the angel of death passed by the homes that were smeared with the blood of the lamb. Through the shed blood the chosen people were spared certain death and freedom from the bondage of Egypt soon followed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Help Has Arrived!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 5, 2001

The Messiah’s rule is one of perfect righteousness,in which God’s people find perfect deliverance.

Most people feel a bit uneasy when they see an ambulance racing down the road. First, it catches us off guard, and, then, all other vehicles try to get to the side of the road so that the speeding ambulance has a clear path through the traffic. Those flashing lights and blaring siren send ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Room

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 8, 2001

This is the second in an Advent Series. This message deals with those who neglected to notice Mary & Joseph in the inn. Thoughts for the direction of this sermon were greatly influenced by a John MacArthur message "The People Who Missed Christmas".

Making Room…Luke 2:1-7 Intro: (Read Text) He gets a pretty bum rap for someone we actually don’t even know exists. The Bible doesn’t mention him (or if he existed). Tradition talks a great deal about the fellow – but it’s still all tradition and folk-lore to be historically honest: that “poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we get to know Joseph and Mary more personally we will see Christmas from their point of view.

December 13, 1998 INTRODUCTION (Use an object lesson of our Nativity Scene from home – pull figures out of a box one at a time while talking) One of my favorite parts of Christmas preparation is putting up the Nativity set. Each year, like many people, you may pull yours out of storage, dust it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:2-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ