Sermons on Marys:

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' First Miracle Is A Success!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 21, 2009

Epiphany 2(C) - Jesus’ first miracle is a success when water changes into wine and this miracle strengthens faith.

JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE IS A SUCCESS! (Outline) January 18, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 2 -- John 2:1-11 INTRO: Miracles – some believe in them and others do not. Mankind likes to have a logical and reasonable explanation for everything. But there is not always a logical or reasonable explanation ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Filled To Be Witnesses

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

God sends the Holy Spirit to fill us--gives us intimate knowledge of Him--in order that we may be His witnesses to the world.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. And, to follow contemporary American traditions, I am about 7 hours from being filled with burgers and hotdogs and chips and pickles and macaroni salad; and I’ll do the same thing tomorrow. Do you have any idea what I mean by filled? Yes? We all know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

I Wonder As I Wander Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the final message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

This is a Christmas carol written by folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles. The carol has its origins in a song fragment collected by Niles on July 16, 1933. This is the story behind the song. In the middle of the summer in 1933, the Morgans, a poor homeless family in Murphy, North Carolina, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here He Comes Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 27, 2012

Today I want to share the Christmas story with you from both the Old and New Testaments to show how this birth of Jesus was written into the history of the world before it was even created. We will see how prophecy was so perfectly fulfilled and why we

The Bible is such an amazing collection of inspired writings. How the whole collection can so perfectly from start to finish come together to give us the entire story of Jesus with so many authors over so many hundreds of years. I’m going to focus on maybe the most neglected characters in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013

Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Notables Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008

he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Life Of The Party Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 1, 2009

This message looks at Jesus’ life and how ministered through social engagements.

Our text opens with Jesus and His disciples receiving an invitation to attend a wedding celebration in Cana of Galilee. This event often leaves us scratching our heads. We picture Jesus as being a man on a mission, focused and always serious. We have a very difficult time picturing Him having fun ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Table And Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011

Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Got Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2016

A sermon about the peace only Jesus can give.

"Got Peace?" John 20:19-31 On the very first Easter morning only Mary Magdalene had seen the Risen Christ. When she had gotten to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away, she went and told Peter and John about it. Peter and John came running and believed that "someone" had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

What Child Is This? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 22, 2022

The humble humanity of Jesus Christ who is born this first Christmas morning. The humble humanity of Jesus is all the more impressive when you see his Majestic Deity.

Imagine you were one of the shepherds in the field keeping watch over the flocks by night. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appears and the glory of the Lord shines everywhere. You are terrified by this sight. The angel of the Lord tells you not to be afraid. Then comes an announcement of good news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Jesus is not just one of many great men in history. His coming is unique, wonderful.

On Wednesday I went down to join the Mother’s Day Out kids for a few minutes and tell them a Bible story. When I was done, Julie Dion wanted to take my picture with the kids, so they crowded around. I told them that my kids were mostly grown up now so I don’t get to have little kids on my lap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6-7

It's Impossible For God To Lie

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Feb 21, 2021

The word of God is forever settled in heaven.

I saw a scripture recently and on meditating on this powerful verse in the word of God it amazes me that we do have an amazing God. Who truly cares for us all and loves us with an everlasting love. This scripture will help us to trust in the promises of God in our lives and to know that indeed what ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, John 8:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because Of An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2021

Sadness, depression, hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are destroyed - Because of an empty tomb.

Because of an Empty Tomb By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:11-18 “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:11-18, Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Funeral For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Chapel service for an elderly woman with dementia and based upon the song "In the Garden".

I have preached many times on the subject of heaven. I thought it might be good for us to be reminded how beautiful heaven must be. I thought that maybe we can get just a glimpse of what _______ is experiencing right now. We just heard one of _____’s favorite old hymns, In the Garden. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist