Sermons on Marys Extravagance:

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Dec 18, 2008

Christmas Sermon

Title: The Christmas Story Text: Luke 2:1-20 Luke 2:1-20 Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his way to register for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Lazarus Awoke

Contributed by Robert Diffin on Oct 28, 2009

John 11, Explanation and verses

When Lazarus Awoke Robert Diffin Based on the Gospel of John and other scriptures concerning the events leading up to the crucifiction, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Now Jesus, upon returning to Bethany, was met by Martha who was mourning her brother, Lazarus, and was upset that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Church Of God

Steps To Strengthen Our Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 10, 2007

Lazarus has died. What can this story tell us that can help strengthen our faith.

Introduction I. One of the questions that I typically ask of scripture is “Why?” A. Why did God have this particular passage placed in His written word to us? B. Particularly in the case of the gospels, the easy answer is that it is the next act that a particular writer remembers or wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Quiet Years Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007

With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017

“He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1, John 20:1-2, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go - Distractions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2019

An advent journey looking at what we need to let go of in order to draw closer to God

Letting Go - Distractions December 8, 2019 Act like I am texting . . . OH . . . sorry about that. I got a text from a friend about the Bears game. Then we got caught up in other talking about baseball. That made me think about summer - and I need some new shorts, so I was checking for Black ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:28-30, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

4th Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 21st, 2025.

Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Forgive Them… (Palm Sunday)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Every four years our nation has to re-elect or elect a new president.

During the campaign season we watch the polls of these candidates go up and down from week to week like a yo-yo. The Presidents popularity can be 70 to 80% one day and a week later it might be below 50%. WHY DO THE POLLS GO UP AND DOWN? It has everything to do with the candidates doing something ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon about Jesus’ Death: (1)Pathway of Obedience (2)Providence of the Almighty (3)Provision for the Natural (4)Proclamation of the Victory! Video clip from "Ben Hur" used in this message.

Triumphant Death of Christ Fortifying the Foundations # 42 John 19:17-30[1] 8-1-04 The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus—that is the heart and soul of Christianity. One reason I have been preaching through the Gospel of John is to make sure we never lose sight of what is important to God. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Arrival Of The Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011

Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord? Christ the Lord is reve

ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-I—Luke 2:1-20 Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. The circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord are revelatory. What are the revelatory/telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1 through 52

Luke 2: 1 – 52 No Other Name 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beauty Of A Christian Home

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 6, 2009

5 CHARACTERIS OF A CHRISTIAN HOME A SHORT OUTLINE, ON THE HOME.

LUKE 10:38-42 TITLE 5 CHARACTERIS OF CHRISTIAN HOME. 1.A CHRISTIAN HOME IS A HOME WHICH THE LORD IS A WELCOME GUEST. LUKE 10:38, SAY"S THAT A CERTAIN WOMEN NAMES MARTHA RECEVED HIM INTO HER HOME. 2.A CHRISTIAN HOME IS A HOME IN WHICH THE LORD JESUS IS GIVEN THE CHIEF PLACE. MATT.6:33 BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

The Transformation Of Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011

The Holy Spirit transforms the disciples from men of fear to men of faith.

The gospels tell the story of fearful disciples who desert Jesus after his arrest. Peter denies him three times(John 18:25-27), and then joins the other disciples who hide from Roman soldiers. At Christ's crucifixion, only John stood by the cross of Jesus with the three women: Mary the mother of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

This World Is Not My Home

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

John 11

THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME (JOHN 11:1-7) Here's what researchers in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, in which more than 1,400 people from age 20 to 90 have been tracked since its inception in 1958, have observed: (1) Cardiovascular System: Heart muscle thickens and blood vessels ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strange Twists Of The Jesus Story By "Gabriel." Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 24, 2015

Muhammad started with the truth, so as to make it familiar to Christians of the day, then twisted it, added to it, subtracted from it.

Lesson 20, No Friendship with Infidels! The end of Sura 2, "the cow" , and the beginning of Sura 3, called "The family of Imran." We'll go through verse 31. You may recall that a story of Abraham and some animals and a dream is recorded in Genesis 15. The Koran has its own special version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God