Sermons on Mary:

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33, Luke 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

For Granted Or Gratitude?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Do we take our blessings for granted or with gratitude?

FOR GRANTED OR GRATITUDE? I Thess. 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Of Course He's Not Safe..but He Is Good! Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 20, 2005

Sermon Three in the series - Christmas was not "safe," and neither is the life of a God-follower. But it is ultimate good!

Christmas in Narnia “Of Course He’s Not Safe…But He Is Good!” Luke 1&2, Matthew 1&2 Romans 8:28 At this time of year, I love going into offices, stores, even schools and hearing music celebrating the birth of Jesus – places you would never expect to hear a gospel message play music that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Statement 3 Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

Study of our general statement of faith

Sermon Series: “The Tenets of the Faith” Sermon #2: “Statement 3” Sermon Text: Isaiah 7:14 INTRODUCTION: Last week I asked if you had ever heard the phrase: “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything?” This sermon series is based on the “statement of faith” in our new ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 20, 2007

Christmas Sermon. Along with Jesus come the gifts of Love, Joy, and Peace.

GOD’S GREATEST GIFT A. Christmas can be a STRESSFUL time of year, especially if you, like many of us, wait until the last minute to BUY your GIFTS. 1. The song says, "Tis the season to be jolly," but have you been to WALL MART? ILLUSTRATION: My family and I have gone Christmas SHOPPING at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All I (Really) Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 23, 2007

Like Joseph, we think we want freedom from embarassment, but we really want love. We think we want an ordinary life, but we really want to be special. We think we want a little support, but we get the presence of the Living God

What do you want for Christmas? I hope there’s somebody in your life who is asking that question. I am not one of those who thinks we should do away with gift-giving at Christmas. Yes, it gets out of hand. And yes, it’s very commercial. But still, gift-giving is a part of the joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Un:familiar Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2008

Part 3 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" Even in the midst of unfamiliar and confusing circumstances, God is at work

THE POINT: Even in the most confusing and unfamiliar ways…GOD is at work! ME Part of what makes the Christmas season so meaningful for many of us is the familiarity. We like things to be the same way every year… We are FAMILIAR with the story. We are FAMILIAR with the decorations. We are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus - God Became One Of Us!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Evangelistic sermon preached at a Carol Service - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (1). An Assumption: “For you know”: • Now in contrast to Paul: • I want to start my talk by telling you some things that you don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Brethren

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Have Time! Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon #1 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #1: “I DON’T HAVE TIME” LUKE 2:1-7 It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families lived next door opted to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. An unexpected storm surprised the weekend sailors. Before long, the sea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW?

Have you ever been asked to do something and asked HOW? Has the Lord ever asked you to do something and you asked HOW? Pay particular attention to verses 34 and 35: 34 Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I do not know a man?" 35 And the angel answered and said to her, "The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon, Rome's Response To The Mass Exit Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 16, 2015

The counter-reformation, the Renaissance, John Calvin, and more...

THIRTY-EIGHT: TRENT AND BEYOND In the midst of all this reforming, the Roman church decides on a counter-attack. It will bring all its people together in Trent, Italy, and discuss the reforms, perhaps suggest a few of its own, but at any event, make a very specific statement to all present and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Have You Taken Jesus?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2016

We have the ability to take Jesus places. He is dependent on us to get around. He lives inside of us. Are we taking him sinful places? Are we hiding Him? Or are we going where He would naturally go?

WHERE HAVE YOU TAKEN JESUS? John 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three Native American tribes -- a Navajo, a Hopi, and an Apache -- who were speaking about how powerful their prayers were. 2. The Navajo said, "You know, we Navajos pray for healing, and the patients get well about ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Beginnings

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Jan 31, 2018

BETTER BEGINNINGS for New Year help build our lives on better foundations, resulting in better endings. 1:RECOGNIZE GOD AS CREATOR (In beginning God..); 2: RESPECT GOD W. REVERENCE (Fear of God=beginning of wisdom) ; 3: RECEIVE CHRIST FOR NEW BEGINNINGS.

“BETTER BEGINNINGS” by REV. BILL BOWDLE ====================================== Retired United Methodist Pastor - Liberty Township, Ohio, Delivered this message at a nearby UMC during it's pastor's vacation on 01/07/2018 Genesis 1:1, Proverbs 9:10; John 1:1-4,12 ============= INTRODUCTION ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist